Robert E. Eilers Jr., MD

Robert E. Eilers Jr., MD

Board-Certified Dermatologist
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon

Specialties
  • Medical Dermatology
  • Surgical Dermatology
  • Skin Cancer
  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
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About Dr. Eilers

Robert E. Eilers Jr., MD, FAAD, FACMS, is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgeon.

Dr. Eilers graduated from Northwestern University cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in neurobiology and as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He attended the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Dr. Eilers went on to complete his internal medicine internship at Northwestern McGaw Hospital after which he pursued his dermatology residency at the University of Michigan. Additionally, he completed a one-year Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatology oncology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Heather Pontasch MD, who is also a dermatologist. In his free time, he also enjoys golfing, playing piano and running.

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Education & Training

  • Fellowship (Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology)University of California San Diego in La Jolla, Calif.
  • Residency (Dermatology)University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • Internship (Internal Medicine)Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Ill.
  • Doctor of MedicineFeinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University in Chicago, Ill.
  • Bachelor of Arts (Neurobiology) Cum laudeNorthwestern University in Evanston, Ill.

Memberships & Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology
  • Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
  • Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • Florida Medical Association
  • Collier County Medical Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at Northwestern University
  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society at Northwestern University

Insurance Accepted

Riverchase Dermatology participates in most major insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm coverage. 

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