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Neill T. Peters, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Peters completed both his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Michigan. He received the William B. Taylor Senior Medical Student Award for Excellence in Dermatology. After completing a preliminary year of training in Internal Medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, he returned to the University of Michigan for his Dermatology training. He was selected as the Chief Resident and served as the Melanoma Fellow in the Multidisciplinary Melanoma clinic in the final year of his residency. He received the Duncan O. Poth Award for Excellence in Dermatologic Research.

Originally from Michigan, Dr. Peters is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. He has received multiple teaching awards and received the Founders Award from the Chicago Dermatological Society recognizing Excellence in Clinical Dermatology and Teaching in 2009. He was ranked by US News and World Report as a Top Dermatologist in Chicago in 2012. He has been cited in Consumer Checkpoint magazine as one of Chicago’s Top Dermatologists. Top Tier MD has also recognized Dr. Peters as one of the highest rated Dermatologists in Chicago.

Dr. Peters’ clinical interests include non-invasive skin rejuvenation and the management of acne, eczema, psoriasis, pregnancy-related dermatoses, and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Peters has a special interest in skin cancer screening, prevention, and management.

Ross Lane Pearlman, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist with dual fellowship training in cosmetic dermatology and Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery. He provides dermatology services to residents throughout the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago.

Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Pearlman received his medical degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his medicine internship at the University of Colorado Anschutz in Denver, followed by a dermatology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson on their Rural Dermatology Track. 

While in residency, he spent three months of each year caring for patients in rural Mississippi with a focus on skin cancer. After residency, Dr. Pearlman completed a combined fellowship at Northwestern Feinberg Department of Dermatology in Chicago in cosmetic dermatology (ASDS-certified) and Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MDSO).  

Throughout his career, Dr. Pearlman has been dedicated to the scientific advancement of dermatology, quality improvement, and innovation in the field. He is the author of more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and five textbook chapters with a focus on photodermatology, skin cancer, and cosmetics.

Outside of the clinic, he is dedicated to innovation and problem-solving. In 2021, Dr. Pearlman was awarded the American Dermatological Association Resident Research Award, the highest honor bestowed on housestaff by the organization, for his work integrating dermatology's clinical data registry into Epic EHR. 

Dr. Pearlman was recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) with an Excellence in Patient Care Award for Quality Improvement in Spring 2022; he was named one of five national Residents of Distinction by  DermMentors. Outside of dermatology, Ross enjoys all outdoor activities, especially wilderness backpacking, flyfishing, and skiing.

Christina Steil, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who offers quality and personalized dermatologic care for both men and women. Dr. Steil is an integral member of the compassionate team at CSC Steil Dermatology, serving the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago with offices located in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois.

Dr. Steil received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1995, she earned her medical degree from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and then went on to complete her internship at Loyola University Medical Center in Hines, Illinois. Following her internship, Dr. Steil spent a year in research under the tutelage of Dr. Brian Nickoloff. In 2000, at the Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Steil completed a clinical and surgical dermatology residency program where she also served as chief resident.

As part of her on-going professional development, Dr. Steil is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Chicago Dermatology Society, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Rachel Bognet, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in performing Mohs surgery for skin cancer. Dr. Bognet is a kind and compassionate member of the team at CSC Steil Dermatology, serving the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago with offices conveniently located in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois.

Dr. Bognet obtained her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bognet went on to complete a rigorous residency program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Because she is passionate about individualized care for patients of all ages, Dr. Bognet offers convenient appointment days and times. She encourages an honest dialogue with patients so that they can have the information needed on the latest treatments, access to the most state-of-the-art technology, and an open dialogue to develop a personalized long-term skin care plan to restore glowing and natural health.

Dr. Patel is a board certified dermatologist by the American Board of Dermatology.  She earned her doctorate in medicine from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Following an internship at Resurrection Medical Center, she completed her dermatology residency training at the University of Illinois, where she served as chief resident of cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Patel provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Her clinical interests include acne, psoriasis, melasma, and skin cancer prevention. She is a member of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, American Society of Mohs Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Patel is dedicated to collaborating with patients to come up with treatment plans that help patients feel their best. 

In her spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.