Board-Certified Pediatric Dermatologist
Sapna Patel Vaghani, MD, FAAD
A native of Glenview, IL, Dr. Sapna Patel Vaghani is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dermatologist with a passion for working with children and adolescents. She finds that the most rewarding part of being a pediatric dermatologist is seeing the joy and relief on a patient or parent’s face when they come in for a follow-up visit and their skin condition has significantly improved or cleared.
In her experience, Dr. Vaghani has treated many young children and teenagers with skin conditions that make them look different from their peers, whether it may be due to hairloss, the loss of skin color, or a large birthmark. These changes can lead to significant distress for the patients and families. She believes it is important for her patients to know that she is an advocate for them and is there to help guide them through these difficult times and find a treatment plan with successful results.
Dr. Vaghani specializes in the evaluation and treatment of acne, eczema, hairloss, vitiligo, hemangiomas, and vascular malformations, while also performing surgical excisions of moles and birthmarks. She also provides Pulsed Dye Laser treatments for port wine stains and hemangiomas.
Outside of work, Dr. Vaghani lives in Naperville with her husband and 2 young children. They love cooking, baking, dancing, & reading together!
- Education
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Undergraduate Degree:
Northwestern University – Evanston, ILMedical School:
Drexel University – Philadelphia, PAPediatrics Residency:
Children’s Memorial Hospital – Chicago, ILDermatology Clinical Research Fellowship:
Northwestern University – Chicago, ILDermatology Residency:
Northwestern University – Chicago, ILPediatric Dermatology Fellowship:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital – Chicago, IL - Certificates
- American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology - Pediatric Dermatology - Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
*Age Restriction
For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment. Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.