Dr. Christine Egan, MD
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REVIEW USClinical Specialty
Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgery
Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology, 1996
Clinical Expertise
Malignant Melanoma
Skin Cancers (Basal Cell Carcinomas, Squamous Cell Carcinomas)
Education & Training
University of Scranton, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude 1988
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, M.D. 1992
Intern, Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 1992-1993
Dermatology Residency , Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , 1993-1996
Chief Resident, Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , 1996
Professional Membership
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Scholars Circle, Dermatology Foundation
Fellow, The Skin Cancer Foundation
Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, Executive Committee, 1996-2011
Philadelphia Dermatological Society
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Faculty Appointments
2012-Present | Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
1998- 2012 | Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Academic & Teaching Responsibilities
1996-Present | Volunteer Attending, Department of Dermatology Resident Clinic, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
1996-Present | Dermatology Instructor
Internal Medicine Residency Program, Crozer Chester Medical Center
Hobbies & interests
Running, hiking, outdoor activities with my kids
Riding and caring for my Clydesdale horse
Awards & Honors
2015 Humanitarian Service Award-Melanoma Research Foundation
2005 Durhing Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
1995-96 Chief Resident, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
1992 Adolph J. Creskoff Award for outstanding Research
1987 Alpha Epsilon Delta
“Top Doctor”, Mainline Times “Best of Best”
TOP DOC- Philadelphia Magazine, multiple awards
TOP DOC- Main Line Today, multiple awards including Best of Best
Research / Publications
- Hosoi, J., Murphy, G.F., Egan, C.L., Lerner, E.A., Grabbe, S., Asahina, A., Granstein, R.D.: Regulation of Langerhans Cell Function by Nerves Containing Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide. Nature 363: 159-163, 1993.
- Egan, C.L., Sterling, G.: Phytophotodermatitis: A Visit to Margaritaville. Cutis 51: 41-42, 1993.
- Weinberg, J., Baxt, R., Egan, C.L., Rook,A.H. M.D. Atillasay, E.S., M.D., Ragsdale, B.D., M.D.l.: Mucormycosis in a Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Arch Dermatol 133: 249-50, 1997.
- Egan, C.L., Oliveria, S., Elenitsas, R., Hanson, J., Halpern, A.C. M.D.: Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Risk and Phenotypic Changes in Large Congenital Nevi: A Follow-up Study of 46 Patients. J Am Acad Dermatol 39: 923-32, 1998.
- Egan, C.L., Viglione, M.J., Walsh, L.J., Green, B., Trojanowski, J.Q., Whitaker-Menezes, D., Murphy, G.F.: Characterization of Unmyelinated Axons Uniting Epidermal and Dermal Immune Cells in Primate and Marine Skin J Cutan Pathol 2520-29, 1998.
Research Publication, non-peer reviewed:
- Egan, C.L.: Severe Foot and Hand Pruritus in a 53-Year-Old Woman with Markedly Thickened Palms and Soles. Dermatology Times 4, 1994.