Dermio Dermatology Response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
We understand the growing concern surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the communities we serve. The health and safety of our patients, physicians, and staff is our top priority. Dermio Dermatology has been actively preparing its offices, physicians, and employees to identify possible patients with the COVID-19 virus and to prevent transmission to themselves, other patients, and visitors. Please read the measures we are taking:
1. Upon scheduling an appointment, we will be confirming no recent cough, cold, flu, or fever, and if the patient has any of these symptoms, we will not schedule but inform you that you are welcome to call back once they are symptom-free.
2. We will advise the patient if they develop these symptoms between the time of their scheduling and their appointment, they will need to call the office and reschedule for a later time when they are without symptoms.
3. If a patient arrives in the office with evidence of cold symptoms or has had direct contact with someone with these symptoms, we will ask them to leave and call us to reschedule.
4. If you have an immunodeficiency, we ask you to postpone until the threat of COVID-19 has passed.
5. Patients only will be permitted into the office area. Anyone traveling with the patient is advised to stay in their cars unless the patient is disabled or is a child. Additional family or friends are not permitted in the reception area.
6. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this evolving situation.
- The Dermio Dermatology Team
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. In 2020, Dr. Soleymani was elected to the Board of Directors for the prestigious American Society of Mohs Surgery (ASMS), which is a three-year term. 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. 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. In 2020, Dr. Soleymani was elected to the Board of Directors for the prestigious American Society of Mohs Surgery (ASMS), which is a three-year term. 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.
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.
Lena Scheck is a nationally certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology. She excitedly joined our practice in December 2017 and sees patients of all ages at our Munster location.
Lena grew up in Chicago, Illinois and Scottsdale, Arizona, receiving her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. While preparing for Physician Assistant studies, she gained clinical exposure medically
assisting many physicians in specialties such as emergency medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, and dermatology. This early exposure to dermatology ignited her desire to further pursue this field. She then went
on to obtain her Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University where she completed focused training in both plastic surgery and dermatology, in addition to her required general
medical training. Her most in-depth dermatological training to date has been fostered by Dr. Soleymani himself and she maintains her certifications by actively attending medical courses and conferences to stay abreast of
new advances in Dermatology. She is also in the process of completing a dermatology fellowship through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Lena is able to diagnose and treat a vast amount of dermatological conditions and performs cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, laser hair removal, and microneedling, under the supervision of Dr. Soleymani. We consider her to be an extension of his medical care and they have adopted a
team-based approach in providing unparalleled patient care. Lena provides each patient with a personalized approach to both their medical care and skincare routine and she looks forward to seeing you at our Munster
location!
Danielle Khalife is a nationally certified Physician Assistant practicing in all areas of dermatology. Danielle sees children, adults, and elderly patients at our Munster location.
Danielle attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and neuroscience. Prior to furthering her education, Danielle worked as a Dermatology Medical Assistant, which sparked her interest to pursue a
career in dermatology. Danielle went on to receive her Master of Medical
Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Dominican University in
Illinois, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA after receiving general
medical training, including dermatology. She wrote her master’s thesis on
the “Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in the Treatment of Adult Female Acne Vulgaris.” Danielle has also held rotating positions in dermatology and plastic surgery. Additionally, she is a member of the National Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the Illinois Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Her most in-depth dermatological training to date has been fostered by
Dr. Soleymani himself and she maintains her certifications by actively
attending medical courses and conferences to stay abreast of new advances
in Dermatology. She is also in the process of completing a dermatology
fellowship through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Danielle is highly equipped to diagnose and treat a vast amount of
dermatological conditions and performs cosmetic procedures such as Botox,
fillers, chemical peels, micro-needling and laser hair removal under the
supervision of Dr. Soleymani. We consider her to be an extension of his
medical care and they have adopted a team-based approach in providing
unparalleled patient care. Danielle provides each patient with a
personalized approach to both their medical care and skincare routine and
she looks forward to seeing you at our Munster location!
Jang Mi Johnson, PA-C, a graduate of the Cook County Hospital/ Malcolm X College PA Program, has been practicing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology as a PA for over 15 years! Her only goal is to help all of her patients feel comfortable in their own skin.
She takes a “whole person” approach when discussing therapies and treatments. She treats all ages. Her interests include cosmetic dermatology, ethnic skin and hair, skin surgery, acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Hannah Hazlewood is a nationally certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology. After struggling with acne growing up, she chose dermatology because she wanted to help others with skin conditions gain confidence and feel their best. Hannah grew up in Champaign, Illinois. She graduated with high honors from the University of Illinois where she studied Community Health with a focus on Health Education and Promotion. Prior to attending Physician Assistant school, she gained clinical experience working as a dermatology medical assistant. Hannah attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science where she received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice. In addition to general medical training, Hannah completed elective rotations in dermatology and head and neck surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and Illinois Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (ISDPA). Hannah is also completing a dermatology fellowship through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Her most in-depth dermatological training to date has been fostered by Dr. Soleymani himself and she maintains her certifications by actively attending medical courses and conferences to stay up to date on new advances in the field. Hannah is able to diagnose and treat countless dermatological conditions and performs cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, Botox, and microneedling, under the supervision of Dr. Soleymani. We consider her to be an extension of his medical care and they have adopted a team-based approach in providing unparalleled patient care. In her free time, Hannah enjoys cooking, baking and walking her dog, Milo. She looks forward to seeing you at our Valparaiso office!
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In addition to the above listed service here is a list of other specialties we provide.
-Rosacea
-STD
-Abscess
-Rash
-Wart Freezing
-Hair Loss
-Fungal Infection
-Chemical Peel
-Itching
-Nail Problems
-Botox Treatment
-Anti-Aging Treatment
-Removal of Cyst
-Split Earlobe Repair
-Annual Skin Screening
-Removal of Skin Lesion
-Allergy Consultation
If you have any insurance related questions, please contact our office.
"I had a great experience with the doctor and his office staff. He took a good deal of time to investigate my condition thoroughly."
"My daughter has very dry skin and every time she came home from swimming class, her skin would have dry patches and red dots. Dr Dave took care of it."
