Being operational since 2020, Tone Dermatology opened its doors in a difficult time, during lockdown, at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. With true grit and determination, the phenomenal founder, Dr. Caroline Robinson, managed to establish a sustainable footprint on the diverse South Side of Chicago, which boasts a rich African-American history. It is the birthplace of writers, musicians and politicians, including former president Barak Obama.
Tone Dermatology, a proudly physician-owned independent medical practice, promises to deliver quality medical services to patients, with longer consultation sessions, showing real interest in the problems patients are faced with.
A highly curated portfolio of medically approved skin care products are available at Tone Dermatology in Chicago, as well as online. Skincare coaching by well-trained clinicians is also available. During these sessions, individual skincare programs are developed, suitable for individual needs.
The practice offers pro-bono services to needy members of the community, evaluated on the merits of each case. Charity drives that involves huge donations to those in need are also done in partnership with community organizations.
According to Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, the founder and owner of Tone Dermatology, “Empowering people to feel great about themselves, is the driving force behind Tone Dermatology. Offering accessible care, and making the experience empathetic and pleasing, is what exemplary medical care is about. I was fortunate to fulfill my childhood dream, not coming from a medical background. By taking the road less travelled, I became resilient and determined to give back to communities without opportunities, and will keep on fighting the ugly truth of discrimination and disparities in our communities. It is critical to address the gaps still prevalent in modern medicine.”
The direct-care model is applied at Tone Dermatology, placing the care back into healthcare. The doctor-patient relationship is of utmost importance, and the friendly accessible approach to medical care is showing positive results.
Spending enough quality time with each patient, to gain insight on the core of the problem, assists physicians in making informed medical decisions and offer assistance to regain and restore health in a responsible way. Innovative treatment plans and preventative medicine is beneficial to patients and the practice.
The practice accepts all major credit cards, as well as HSA and FSA. Patients in possession of a physical card can book online via the user-friendly website. Insurance should cover the prescribed medication or lab tests. Tone Dermatology strives to source the most affordable medication for patients, without compromising on quality.

About Us

Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist in Chicago, is the founder and owner of Tone Dermatology, a private practice established in March 2020. She is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist. This inclusive practice offers excellent procedures, focusing on ethnic skin dermatology, acne sequela in skin of color, cicatricial alopecias and culturally inclusive aesthetic medicine. Serving as an advocate for diversity in dermatology, Dr Robinson raises awareness to inequities in ethnic skin care, whilst being a clinical associate at the University of Chicago. As a Cornell graduate, she obtained her medical degree from the University of Louisville, with a distinction in research, and then completed her residency at Southern Illinois University. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Skin of Color Society, a committee member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. For more information, please contact http://tonedermatology.com.