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Bharati Chittineni, MD, known as "Dr. C", is a board-certified Dermatologist practicing in the Chicago Suburbs since 2002. Dr. C was born in California and raised in Oklahoma before coming to Illinois. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Structural Biology at the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana and received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Rockford. Dr. C completed an internship at Ravenswood Medical Center and then completed her residency in Dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2002 and joined Midwest Dermatology Center the same year 

Dr. C is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Chicago Dermatological Society, Illinois State Medical Society, Dermatology Foundation, and American Medical Association. She is also on staff at Good Samaritan Hospital and also at Central Du Page Hospital. Dr. C has been published in leading dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

In 2008, Dr. C was selected into the Who's Who Global Directory for her achievements in dermatology.

With a dedication toward providing comprehensive treatment customized to each individual - from infants to the elderly - Dr. C believes in establishing relationships with her patients that are based on listening, open communication, patient education and empowerment. She is attracted to all aspects of dermatology including general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with a special interest in skin cancer prevention and treatment. Dermatology has allowed her to fuse her passions of science, art, technology, and creativity with the human spirit.

Dr. C is married to a physician and has two sons. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, watching movies, and playing tennis.

Dr. Suleman Bangash is Board Certified in Dermatology and is a Fellowship trained Mohs Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgeon.  Dr. Bangash is originally from the Elgin area and is a graduate of Elgin Academy.  He attended Northwestern University for his undergraduate studies and attended medical school at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He did his internship training at Summa Health System, in Ohio, and then completed his Dermatology residency in New York City at the Lutheran General Hospital.

After completing his dermatology training, Dr. Bangash was one of only 40 physicians chosen nationwide to do an additional year of Mohs Surgery fellowship training.  He completed his Moh’s Surgery Fellowship in Tallahassee, Florida at a program accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery.   As a fellowship trained Mohs Surgeon, Dr. Bangash is trained in the surgical removal, pathologic interpretation, and reconstructive surgery of skin cancer.  As an expert in Cutaneous Oncology, he is involved in the treatment, management, and regular follow-up of high-risk skin cancer patients.Dr. Bangash continued his work for two years at Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee as an Attending Mohs Surgeon.  He then returned to his hometown in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, where he now practices at Mohs Surgery and Dermatology Center, with offices located in Elgin and Crystal Lake, IL.   Dr. Bangash is a staff physician affiliated with Sherman and Provena St. Joseph Hospitals in Elgin, Centegra Woodstock Memorial Hospital, and St. Alexius hospital in Hoffman Estates.

Dr. Bangash has lectured and presented at national meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery.  In addition, Dr. Bangash has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.  As an educator, Dr. Bangash has taught Mohs Micrographic Surgery to Dermatology residents in New York City.  Dr. Bangash has been featured in the local media and since 2004 has volunteered to conduct free skin cancer screenings for the American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Bangash is a member of the prestigious American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Medical Association. 

Dr. Bangash is an avid outdoorsman and sports fan.  He resides with his wife in the Chicago area.

We are so excited Dr. Lauren Cerullo will be a part of our Valparaiso office. Learn more about Dr. Lauren Cerullo in her bio below:

Dr. Lauren Cerullo graduated with honors from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, with a degree in art history and premedical studies. She went on to obtain her doctorate in medicine from Rush Medical College in Chicago, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society for academic achievement. During her medical school training she received numerous honors including the Janet M. Glasgow award for a female student graduating first in her class.

Dr.  Lauren Cerullo completed a medical internship at Rush University and then completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was chosen to serve as chief resident. Throughout her years of dermatology training, she had the opportunity to work with leaders in the field, including a mentorship award to study at the University of Bologna in Italy. She has presented at numerous dermatology meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. During residency, she was also active in teaching medical students and volunteering as medical staff at Camp Wonder, a summer camp for children with severe skin disease.

After graduating from residency, Dr. Lauren Cerullo moved to Indiana and worked for several years in private practice. She has taught medical students at the University of Notre Dame medical school and has mentored residents from local family practice residencies. Dr. Lauren Cerullo is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Indiana Academy of Dermatology and the Women's Dermatologic Society. Her clinical interests include a wide range of pediatric and adult conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer prevention and treatment.

Dr. A. David Soleymani was born in Cheverly, Maryland but grew up as a Hoosier in Valparaiso, Indiana. After graduating from Valparaiso High School, he received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. He then completed his medical education at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by residency training at The Ohio State University Medical Center. During his dermatology residency, he trained in medical, surgical, Mohs surgery, and dermatology.

After becoming board certified in Dermatology, Dr. Soleymani practiced and was Assistant Clinical Professor in Dermatology at Northwestern University in downtown Chicago for 10 years. As a fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, he has a strong passion for treating skin cancer. His interests include medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. In order to stay on the cutting edge of dermatology, Dr. Soleymani regularly attends advanced training sessions in new and emerging techniques in dermatology and communicates daily with dermatology colleagues around the world.

Dr. Soleymani is pleased to announce that he is officially back to his roots as a Hoosier, recently appointed as a Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Soleymani is a music and sport enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys playing tennis, watching basketball and hockey (particularly the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, and the Indiana Hoosiers!), and plays bass guitar.

In his spare time, Dr. Soleymani developed an app called dermio which seeks to provide dermatologic care to economically and geographically underserved patient populations.

Dr. Soleymani believes in helping patients improve their skin and helps them discern real treatments that work vs. unproven fads and hype.

Dr. Soleymani and his team welcome new and returning patients at his offices in Munster, Dyer, DeMotte, and Valparaiso, IN. 

Stephanie Kuschel, MD, FAAD is a native of Northwest Indiana and is thrilled to serve the community she knows and loves. Dr. Kuschel graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University with a degree in Journalism. She went on to obtain her doctorate in medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine and then completed her dermatology residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she served as academic chief resident. Throughout her years of medical training, she published in several peer-reviewed journals and was active in volunteering and teaching. Her professional affiliations include the American Academy of Dermatology, the Chicago Dermatological Society, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society.

Dr. Kuschel’s clinical interests include pediatric and adult conditions including acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, and skin cancer prevention.

Vivek Singam, M.D. is a dermatologist providing dermatology services at Dermio’s Munster location.

Dr. Singam is from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and attended a prestigious 6-year combined B.A./M.D. program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Between his fifth and sixth years, he then completed a dermatology research year exploring inflammatory skin disorders and skin cancer at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, achieving numerous publications. He completed his dermatology residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dr. Singam’s clinical interests include the broad spectrum of medical dermatology conditions, in addition to pediatric and surgical dermatology.