Nov
16
Grand Opening a Success at The Dermatology Institute in Naperville!
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Tuesday evening, November 10, 2009 marked the date of the Grand Opening for the Naperville location of The Dermatology Institute of DuPage Medical Group. The entire office staff of Naperville’s Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Clinical Research joined Dr. Ashish Bhatia, Dr. Jeffrey Hsu, and Dr. Rebecca Tung as they celebrated the opening of this new office located at CityGate.
Naperville Mayor George Pradel was on hand to cut the ribbon and officially welcome The Dermatology Institute to CityGate located on the corner of Rt. 59 and Ferry Roads in Naperville. A variety of businesses attended to tour the state-of-the-art office. With over 10,000 square feet, this office offers the latest in technology for patients and continuing education for physicians. Below is a sampling of what you’ll find at this office:
- Mohs (Micrographic skin cancer surgery) lab to cut and process tissue
- Four Laser rooms (for resurfacing, tattoo removal, skin tightening, and toning)
- Photodynamic Therapy room where with the help of Levulan and red light therapy, we can treat pre-cancerous lesions
- Hair Transplant Room, also equipped for video taping for physician educational purposes
- Conference Room with latest Smart Board technology
- Clinical Research Rooms for on-going clinical trials
- Photo Imaging Room
- Personal Consult Room
- Aesthetic area, a soothing place to receive a facial, chemical peel, or address your individual skin care needs
To find out more, please visit their new website at www.napervillederm.com. To make an appointment for either The Dermatology Institute or the Aesthetics department, please call 630-547-5040.
Nov
10
Dr. Alix Charles Helps Patients in Haiti
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DMG’s Hinsdale Dermatologist, Dr. Alix Charles, travels to Haiti twice a year for health care and education missions. Earlier in October, Dr. Charles visited a town called Cap-Haitian on the northern coast of Haiti. There, he provided medical services to more than 2,000 Haitians. See photos below of Dr. Charles’ recent trip.
“It is very satisfying to go there and know you are making a difference in the lives of people less fortunate than you,” said Dr. Charles in an interview with My Suburban Life. Haiti is the homeland of Dr. Charles’ parents. His father was a doctor and his mother, a nurse. They immigrated to the United States in the 1960’s.
In January, Dr. Charles will visit Haiti as part of a contingent that educates doctors, nurses, and medical students at the National University Medical School in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince.
A board certified dermatologist, Dr. Charles practices at our Dermatology Institute office in Hinsdale. Please call 630-286-5050 to schedule an appointment.
Nov
4
Botox - More Than Just for Wrinkles
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DuPage Medical Group physicians, Dr. Jeffrey Hsu, Board Certified Dermatologist; Dr. Andrew Celmer, Board Certified Otolarynologist; and Dr. Alan Summers, Board Certified Clinical Neurologist all utilize Botox for various treatments in their departments. Naperville Magazine spoke to these physicians for their “Botox Bonuses” article by Barbara C. Neff. Click here to read the entire November 2009 aritcle.
While Botox is commonly associated with helping to temporarily eleminate wrinkles of the forehead, the drug’s manufacturer states that therapeutic sales accounted for about half of all Botox sales in 2008. A purified form of botulinum toxin that prevents muscles from contracting, Botox blocks the connection between the nerves and neurotransmitters so the muscles don’t work as well. Dr. Jeffrey Hsu uses Botox himself, to counter excessive sweating. “I personally advocate Botox because it’s made such a big difference in my life. As a surgeon, I couldn’t even work if my hands were sweating,” says Dr. Hsu.
Dr. Andrew Celmer has used Botox for vocal cord problems such as spasmodic dystonia. “There is no cure, ” Celmer says, “but you can stop the contractions for three to six months by injecting Botox into the muscles adjacent to the vocal cords. It relaxes the muscles, so patients can have fluent speech again.”
Neurologists started using it in the late 80’s. “We’ve gone from virtually no treatment to an excellent cure in some cases,” states Dr. Alan Summers. Botox has also been used to relieve migraines although it is yet undetermined how Botox alleviates migraines and it doesn’t work for all migraine sufferers.
DuPage Medical Group has offices throughout DuPage, Will, and Kane Counties. For more information or to make an appointment with one of our physicians noted above please call:
Dr. Jeffrey Hsu - 630-545-5040
Dr. Andrew Celmer - 630-469-9200
Dr. Alan Summers - 630-784-7700