Aisha Sethi, MD

Dr. Aisha Sethi is a board-certified physician in dermatology, bringing extensive experience in general, medical, and surgical dermatology to the team at North Suburban Dermatology Associates. Dr. Sethi completed her post-doctoral fellowship, internship, and residency in dermatology at Yale University where she also served as chief resident. She remains connected to Yale University today, serving as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Yale Dermatology Global Health Program. 

Dr. Sethi enjoys helping patients with skin conditions and has a special interest in incorporating a more holistic approach to her practice when applicable. Dr. Sethi suffered from acne as a teenager herself and understands how skin conditions can affect a person’s life and wellbeing.  

Dr. Sethi spent over a decade of her career at the University of Chicago, where she was the  Director of Outreach for the Center for Global Health, and the Associate Dermatology Residency Director, and also directed the high-risk skin cancer clinic.

Dr. Sethi’s passion for volunteerism has led her to dermatologic related field work all over the world. She is passionate about addressing global access to medical care, medical diplomacy programs, and improving medical training and dermatologic therapies. In 2010, Dr. Sethi was awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from the White House Council on Service and Civic Participation for her volunteer efforts. Her work and expertise in dermatology has been featured in various media outlets. Dr. Sethi was chosen as an emerging leader by the Chicago Council for Global Affairs Emerging Leaders fellowship program. She served as a member of the Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee and Volunteerism Committee of the American Academy of Dermatology, Chair of the Community Dermatology Committee of the ISD, the International Affairs Committee of the Women’s Dermatological Society, and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Society of Dermatology’s newsletter.

After living on the East coast for many years, Dr. Sethi is happy to be back in the northern suburbs of Chicago enjoying the midwestern lifestyle with her husband, children, and their mini-bernadoodle—Bernie.