Dr. Kappelman’s Education & Dermatology Experience
Dr. Jessica Kappelman is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Her specific interests include dermatoscopy and skin cancer detection.
She attended University of Illinois at Rockford, at which she obtained her Medical Doctorate, graduating at the top of her class, with the distinguished honor of Alpha Omega Alpha. While in medical school, Dr. Kappelman was also awarded the Codman Health Care Evaluation Award and James Scholar nomination.
Concurrent to medical school, she pursued and attained her Masters in Public Health degree (MPH), with an emphasis on health policy and administration through the University of Illinois at Chicago. As an undergraduate at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, she was a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Golden Key National Honor Societies, as well as Phi Beta Kappa, and served as philanthropy chair for her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta.
Dr. Kappelman completed her internal medicine internship at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. She subsequently trained in dermatology at Loyola University Chicago. In 2012, after working for a large dermatology group for over 2 years, she decided to open her own dermatology practice in Plainfield, Illinois. She has a special love for this area and community, as she was born and raised close by in rural Ottawa, Illinois.
As a practicing dermatologist, Jessica Kappelman has been serving Plainfield, Naperville and the surrounding Chicago area for her entire career. Whether treating acne, providing skin cancer screenings or cosmetic laser treatments, Dr. Kappelman offers the highest quality of care in a welcoming environment for geriatric, adult, teen and pediatric patients.
Dr. Kappelman is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Chicago Dermatological Society and Illinois Dermatological Society.
Dr. K’s most valued accomplishments are in her personal life. She is a proud mother to one daughter and three sons. She enjoys live music, travel (especially to her favorite place- Santa Barbara, California), wine and beating her husband at gin rummy.
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Education
University of Illinois at Rockford, M.D.
University of Illinois at Chicago, M.P.H.
University of Illinois, B.S.
Training
St. Francis Hospital
Internal Medicine, Internship
Loyola University
Dermatology, Residency
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology, 2009
American Board of Dermatology Recertification, 2019
Medical Staff
Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
Nurse Practitioner
Allison Simek, APN, FNP-C
Allison is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in dermatology. She completed her undergraduate studies at Northern Illinois University earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She then continued her education at Loyola University Chicago and obtained a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Allison has always had a special interest in dermatology and joined the Kappelman Dermatology team in 2021. Allison sees patients of all ages for general and aesthetic dermatological needs.
In Allison’s free time she enjoys date nights with her husband, reading books with her children, and taking her dogs on walks. She loves to golf, spend time on the boat (with sunscreen) and travel.
Memberships – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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