Dr. Roger Kapoor, MD, MBA, FAAD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Roger Kapoor, who serves patients in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Dr. Kapoor is a highly skilled, board-certified dermatologist who uses the latest cosmetic enhancements and advanced laser treatments for removal of hair and treatment of facial veins, wrinkles, and acne scars. He holds the title of Senior Vice President of Beloit Health System in Beloit, Wisconsin. 

Beloit Health System provides care for the residents of southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Home to the Hendricks Family Heart Hospital, Beloit Health System provides the area’s most innovative heart and vascular program. In 2017, the System’s joint replacement program, The Advanced Joint Care Center, became the first in Wisconsin to earn advanced certification in total hip and total knee replacement from the Joint Commission. Beloit Health System facilities include: Beloit Memorial Hospital, Beloit/UW Cancer Center, Occupational Health, Sports and Family Medicine, NorthPointe Health and Wellness Campus, NorthPointe Surgery Center, the assisted living facilities located at NorthPointe Terrace and Riverside Terrace, and Beloit Regional Hospice. In addition, the system offers a network of doctors and advanced practice professionals providing care at the Beloit Clinic, Westside Clinic, Clinton Clinic, Darien Clinic, and Janesville Clinic.

While at Beloit Health System, Dr. Kapoor has built a successful dermatology practice and served as Medical Director of Clinics. In his administrative roles, he has helped to achieve strong results in clinic operations, physician/provider recruitment, and engagement. 

In regards to his educational background, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, where he was a member of a highly selective, combined undergraduate and medical program. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Oxford University. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Stanford University, followed by his residency in dermatology at Harvard University in 2011.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, which is one of the 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties. 

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases, and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

On a more personal note, Dr. Kapoor is married. His wife, Dr. Chitra Desai, is a practicing pediatrician for Beloit Health System.

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