Joan Pohutsky DNP, CRNP

Joan Pohutsky is a board-certified nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Rush University in Chicago, IL, graduating with honors. She completed her residency in dermatology and primary care and her practicum in hematology/oncology. Joan earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Loyola University Chicago, graduating with honors. She completed her nursing residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, working in the surgical intensive care unit. She returned to Chicago to begin her graduate studies while simultaneously working in the surgical and cardiovascular thoracic intensive care unit at Rush University Medical Center, later transitioning to the dermatology clinic as lead Mohs/surgical nurse. Joan practiced as a dermatology nurse practitioner at Rush University Medical Center before returning back to practice in Maryland, treating hundreds of patients since then.

Joan currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Dermatology Nurses Association and is President of the Wisconsin/Illinois Chapter. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau and Order of Omega honor societies.

Joan is passionate about providing excellent medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care by emphasizing preventative skin health, and creating individualized plans to help patients feel and look their best. When not in clinic, she enjoys traveling, live music and spending time with family, friends, and her beloved dog.

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