Dr. Prashant Singri, MD
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Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Medical Expertise of Dr. Prashant Singri, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Prashant Singri, MD
Dr. Singri received his BS degree at Youngstown State University in Ohio. He completed his medical training at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. After internship at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, he completed a two year research fellowship at Northwestern University investigating therapies in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous lymphoma, vitiligo, and actinic keratosis ("precancers"). He completed his dermatology residency at the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He is now on faculty there, with a special interest in psoriasis and inflammatory diseases. He also continues to be involved in the clinical trials program, investigating promising therapies for skin diseases. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Singri is currently on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago), Alexian Brothers Medical Center (Elk Grove Village), and St. Alexius Medical Center (Hoffman Estates).
Professional Societies
American Academy of Dermatology
Chicago Dermatological Society
Illinois Dermatological Society
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
National Psoriasis Foundation
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Patient Education Resources
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The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
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Education & Training
- Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- Internship: Rush University Medical Center
- Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University