Dr. Joshua B. Kentosh

Joshua B. Kentosh, DO, FAAD

Board Certified Dermatologist & Micrographic Surgeon

Dr. Kentosh is board certified in both dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery by the American Board of Dermatology. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Indiana Wesleyan University, and received his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007 where he was a member of the honor’s society. Dr. Kentosh completed his dermatology residency program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and served for 14 years in the United States Navy as a diving medical officer, staff dermatologist at WRNMMC, and assistant professor of dermatology at the Uniformed Services University (USU).

As the principal investigator of several clinical trials during his time in the military, Dr. Kentosh maintained an interest in clinical research and was actively involved in the dermatology residency teaching program while at WRNMMC and USU. He has authored numerous publications in dermatology journals and has presented at several regional and national conferences. Dr. Kentosh is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and the American Medical Association. His research interests include amputation residual limb dermatoses, hyperhidrosis, and amputee wound care. Dr. Kentosh joined Core Dermatology in 2017 and provides medical, cosmetic, surgical, and Mohs dermatology services for patients in our Illinois offices.  He is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine where he serves as the chair of the dermatology department and is on staff at OSF St. Francis Medical Center where he functions as the chief of dermatology.