Renata Jenkin MD, PhD , Locum Physician
We are pleased to welcome Renata Jenkin, MD, PhD, to Advanced Dermatology as a locum physician. Dr. Jenkin will be seeing medical dermatology patients from September 22, 2025, through December 12, 2025.
Dr. Renata Jenkin, MD, PhD is a board-certified dermatologist with a distinguished career in both academic and private practice settings. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Jenkin earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine training at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She went on to complete her dermatology residency at the University of Toronto, where she achieved board certification.
In 2000, Dr. Jenkin moved to the United States with her family and joined Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. There, she built a thriving practice in medical dermatology while also dedicating herself to resident education. In 2012, she was appointed Associate Professor at the University of Washington, where she continued to blend her clinical expertise with a strong commitment to teaching.
Dr. Jenkin’s clinical focus is high-risk medical dermatology, and she is experienced in treating patients of all ages—from pediatric to geriatric populations.
In 2019, she relocated to Chicago to be closer to family and joined a well-established private dermatology practice.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Jenkin enjoys traveling, cooking for family and friends, and reading.