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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.

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. Jeanne Hoag is well known in the Des Plaines area and has been practicing dermatology for over 25 years.  After completing her education at the University of Illinois Medical School, she continued her Dermatology training and residency at the University of Illinois.  Her practice encompasses general medical and surgical dermatology.  Dr. Hoag is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.  She is an active member of the Chicago Dermatological Society and the American Academy of Dermatology.  She brings experience and quality care to our patients.    

Rany Jazayerli, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons. He leads Clear Skin Dermatology with locations in St. Charles, Oak Park, and Sycamore, Illinois.

Dr. Jazayerli graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He then received his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Jazayerli went on to complete his internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, and his dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

At his practice, Dr. Jazayerli enjoys treating skin diseases of all types in patients of all ages. He has a particular interest in skin cancer treatment and wart removal. He also uses phototherapy and advanced biologic therapies to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, and other conditions. Dr. Jazayerli has an expanding interest in various cosmetic treatments, including Botox®, Xeomin®, Juvederm®, Radiesse®, and microneedling. Clear Skin Dermatology also offers the Varilite laser to treat unwanted blood vessels and the LightSheer Duet laser to treat unwanted hair.

Dr. Jazayerli is also a nationally-recognized sportswriter, who co-founded Baseball Prospectus as a first-year medical student in 1996, and has been a contributing author on 14 different books. He has published articles for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and ESPN.com, and he has been featured in publications including Sports Illustrated, The Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times, The Daily Herald, the Kansas City Star, the Baltimore Sun, the Orlando Sun-Sentinel, and other newspapers. He was a staff writer for Grantland, a subsidiary of ESPN, and has made several TV appearances on MLB Network. He is currently a contributor for The Ringer and The Athletic.

When Dr. Jazayerli is not busy treating patients at Clear Skin Dermatology or working as a sportswriter, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Belsam Kashlan, a dentist who has a private practice in Detroit, Michigan, and their four daughters.

Dr. Apichai is a board-certified dermatopathologist and anatomic pathologist. She joined Clear Skin Dermatology as their in-house dermatopathologist in 2016. Dr. Apichai draws on her extensive dermatopathology experience to provide accurate diagnoses, which helps the practice's clinicians identify the best course of treatment for our patients. In each case she utilizes the clinical history, description of the lesion, and clinical picture(s) along with the histology to develop clear cut and precise pathology reports. Dr. Apichai strongly believes in a collaborative team approach to patient care and works closely with the practice's clinicians to discuss complex cases to ensure a precise diagnosis. Dr. Apichai is also an expert in laboratory development and management and was instrumental in establishing the practice's in-house read only laboratory and serves as the laboratory’s director. Her expertise, direction, and attention to detail ensures our laboratory delivers the highest quality dermatopathology slides and patient care.

Dr. Apichai received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago with the highest distinction from the honors program and earned her medical degree through the University's College of Medicine's prestigious Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions in 2005. After fulfilling her residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Illinois Medical Center, Dr. Apichai traveled to Dallas, Texas, to complete her fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Her professional affiliations include the American College of Pathologists, American Academy of Dermatology, Chicago Dermatological Society, Chicago Medical Society, and American Society of Dermatopathology. Dr. Apichai has coauthored and collaborated in several publications and medical presentations. She is an avid reader and is up to date on the latest findings and advancements in dermatopathology.

Dr. Apichai and her husband are the proud parents to 4 children. During her free time, she enjoys traveling internationally, skiing, and hiking.

Whittington Dermatology in Munster and Hobart, Indiana, provides patient-focused, medically-based dermatology care. 

Under the medical direction of Adam Whittington, MD, and his highly skilled associate providers, patients don’t have to wait long to get the care they need. Most patients wait no more than 15 minutes before seeing their physician.

The dermatology practice specializes in diagnosing and treating many common skin concerns including acne, rashes, rosacea, psoriasis, and warts. Whittington Dermatology also provides comprehensive care for hair loss. 

Additionally, the practice performs cyst removals, skin tag removals, skin cancer screenings and skin cancer treatments to promote skin health and well-being, protecting and preventing related complications. The practice also evaluates and treats moles, whether noncancerous or cancerous. 

When it comes to skin care, health comes before appearance. Whittington Dermatology develops individualized plans that center around patients’ medical skin care needs, with a secondary focus on cosmetic concerns. 

For professional dermatology care, call Whittington Dermatology or schedule an appointment with the skilled dermatologists online today.