Gautham Vellaichamy, MD

Gautham Vellaichamy, MD

Dr. Gautham Vellaichamy enjoys providing compassionate, comprehensive dermatologic care to patients of all ages. His clinical interests include general medical dermatology, dermatopathology, skin cancer detection and treatment, cosmetic treatments, and hair loss. With each patient, Dr. Vellaichamy’s approach is to diagnose the issue, understand what is important to that patient, and utilize diagnostic procedures, evidence-based medicine, and continuity of care to provide personalized treatment to everyone. 

Dr. Vellaichamy completed his undergraduate education at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and then earned his MD from Wayne State School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He will complete a year-long dermatopathology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA between summer of 2025 and summer of 2026 prior to returning to Pinnacle. He has presented on and published numerous papers in topics including pigmentary disorders, follicular disorders, photobiology, and in-depth molecular genomics and proteomics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, skin of color society, and the American and International societies of dermatopathology. 

Dr. Gautham Vellaichamy enjoys providing compassionate, comprehensive dermatologic care to patients of all ages. His clinical interests include general medical dermatology, dermatopathology, skin cancer detection and treatment, cosmetic treatments, and hair loss. With each patient, Dr. Vellaichamy’s approach is to diagnose the issue, understand what is important to that patient, and utilize diagnostic procedures, evidence-based medicine, and continuity of care to provide personalized treatment to everyone. 

Dr. Vellaichamy completed his undergraduate education at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and then earned his MD from Wayne State School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He will complete a year-long dermatopathology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA between summer of 2025 and summer of 2026 prior to returning to Pinnacle. He has presented on and published numerous papers in topics including pigmentary disorders, follicular disorders, photobiology, and in-depth molecular genomics and proteomics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, skin of color society, and the American and International societies of dermatopathology. 

Dr. Vellaichamy will be joining Pinnacle dermatology in October 2024. He was born in Maryland but grew up in south-east Michigan, and prides himself on being a Midwesterner who has adapted to the weather and the geography. He is excited to call Chicago home and continue to engage in his hobbies of trying new foods, running/hiking, attending concerts/festivals, and spending time with friends and family. 
 

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  • Accepting Insurance

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Pinnacle Dermatology - Hoffman Estates: 847-884-8096
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My Practicing Locations

Pinnacle Dermatology - Hoffman Estates

2500 West Higgins Road, Suite 1040

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Mon7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Pinnacle Dermatology - Naperville

2323 Naperville Road, Suite 120

Naperville, IL 60563

Mon8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

My Background

Memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Skin of Color Society
  • American and International Societies of Dermatopathology.

Education

  • MD, Wayne State School of Medicine
  • BS, Wayne State University in Detroit, MI

Residencies

  • Dermatology Residency at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
  • Internship at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Languages Spoken

  • English

Gender

  • Male

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

  • 1225659444

Conditions

  • Skin Cancer
  • Acne
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Age Spots
  • Alopecia and Hair Loss
  • Birthmarks
  • Cysts
  • Dry Skin
  • Eczema
  • Granulomas
  • Hives
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Melasma
  • Moles
  • Pregnancy-Related Skin Conditions
  • Psoriasis
  • Rashes
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Skin Tags
  • Total Body Skin Exams
  • Lichen Planus
  • Melanoma
  • Moles
  • Nail Fungus
  • Psoriasis
  • Rashes
  • Ringworm
  • Rosacea
  • Scabies
  • Shingles
  • Warts

Treatments

  • BOTOX
  • Chemical Peels
  • Injectable Fillers
  • Laser Treatments
  • Sclerotherapy

Procedures

  • Cryosurgery
  • Curettage
  • Standard Excision
  • Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
  • Surgical Excision
  • UVB Light Therapy
  • Reconstruction After Mohs

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