Dharmik Patel, MD

Bio

Dr. Dharmik Patel is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. His clinical interests include hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), alopecia (hair loss), inflammatory skin disease, skin cancer, and procedural dermatology. He has two specialty clinics dedicated to hidradenitis suppurativa and alopecia. He serves as co-director of hidradenitis suppurativa and director of alopecia within the Department of Dermatology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is also participating in clinical trials to further explore emerging treatment options for patients with these conditions.

His practice also includes advanced care for acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, rashes, and other inflammatory skin disorders. He performs skin cancer surgery for benign and malignant lesions. He specializes in cosmetic treatments including neurotoxins, fillers, laser and light-based procedures, resurfacing procedures, chemical peels, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.

Dr. Patel earned his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in biochemistry and psychology, respectively, from the University of Illinois Chicago. He completed his medical education at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. His post-graduate training included a transitional year at Aurora Health Care followed by dermatology residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His residency training emphasized complex medical dermatology in adults and children, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic procedures and treatments. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.