Expertise
Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin of Color, Surgical Dermatology, and Adult and Pediatric DermatologyEducation
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Cooper University Hospital of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineHighlights
Board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology
Academic Chair of Dermatology, Drexel University College of Medicine
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Drexel University College of Medicine
With so many novel therapeutics and options available to address dermatologic disease
along with a deeper understanding of these conditions, I view the use of online platforms as
an opportunity to scale my voice from the single patient interaction to a wider audience that
may not have access to this information or awareness of their options.
— Erum Ilyas, MD
Experience
Erum Ilyas, MD, is a Dermatologist and founded her private practice of 12 years, Montgomery Dermatology, which merged with Schweiger Dermatology at the end of 2020, in Pennsylvania. Dr. Ilyas has been practicing Dermatology for almost 20 years. She is the Academic Chair of Dermatology at Drexel University College of Medicine, Associate Professor of Dermatology, and the Dermatology Pathway Director. She has served as System Chief of Dermatology at Main Line Health System outside of Philadelphia and authored numerous peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ilyas has special expertise and research experience in textile interactions with skin. She has been consistently voted Top Doc in Philadelphia Magazine for years as well as the recipient of the Exceptional Women in Medicine honor for several years through Castle Connolly.
Education
Dr. Ilyas received her bachelor's degrees in philosophy and biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country, and her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine (formerly MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine), where she completed her internship in internal medicine. She completed her dermatology residency and was Chief Resident of Dermatology at Cooper University Hospital of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She also received a master's degree in Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
