Karen Maloney, MD

Dr. Karen Maloney earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Illinois Benedictine College, followed by her medical degree from Loyola/Stritch School of Medicine in 1984. She completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency, later specializing in Dermatology at the University of Illinois Hospital.

With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Maloney has worked in various healthcare settings, including her private dermatology practice, Karen Lynn Maloney M.D., Ltd., since 1996. She has also served as a clinical professor of dermatology and engaged in locum tenens positions. She most recently joined Core Dermatology in 2023.

In her personal life, Dr. Maloney is the founder and director of Carin' Connections Unlimited (CCU), which is a 501C3 non-profit company. CCU provides dermatology care for the homeless, and runs Arena of Dreams – a center for healing. CCU also assists orphans and handicapped patients in Tanzania.