Dermatologist

Dermatology Partners

4.9(748 reviews) Northbrook Established 1999
(847) 272-4433

About Dermatology Partners

Dermatology Partners of the North Shore is a Northbrook dermatology practice founded in 1999, with a surgical center and a center for aesthetics. Its physicians include Mohs surgeons Dr. James Lahti and Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig, and a physician assistant and an aesthetic nurse practitioner also see patients. The practice is in network with Medicare and plans from 1st Health, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, HFN, Humana, PHCS, Unicare and United Healthcare, does not take Medicaid, and needs a referral for most HMO plans. Patients keep a credit card on file and pay an annual administrative fee of $35 per person or $100 per family, which insurance does not cover. Five of the eight Google reviews shown below describe the staff or office as friendly or nice, and two mention the annual administrative fee.

Services

Medical dermatology
Acne treatment
Eczema
Melanoma
Rashes
Rosacea
Skin cancer evaluation
Pediatric dermatology
Excisional surgery
Mole removal
Scar revision
Photodynamic therapy
Mohs surgery
Skin rejuvenation
Microneedling
Medical grade facials
Sofwave
Laser hair reduction
Latisse
Lasers and broadband light
Injectables

Categories

Directory categoryDermatologist
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Team

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Bruce Bennin, MD

Dermatologist and founding partner
Practice Specialties
General adult dermatologySkin cancer screeningMole and skin tag removalAcne and rashes

Dr. Bruce Bennin is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced on the North Shore since 1976 and became a founding partner of Dermatology Partners of the North Shore in 1999, according to the practice website. He received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University, completed a dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.

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Jeffrey C. Draluck, MD

Dermatologist and founding partner
Practice Specialties
General adult and pediatric dermatologySkin cancer screening and treatmentAesthetic dermatology

Dr. Jeffrey C. Draluck is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced on the North Shore since 1994 and became a founding partner of the practice in 1999, according to the practice website. He graduated from UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School, completed his dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital as chief resident, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Practice Specialties
Mohs surgerySkin cancerScar revisionLasers

Dr. James Lahti is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who founded the DPNS Surgical Center, according to the practice website. He received his medical degree from Northwestern Medical School, completed a dermatology residency at the University of Maryland as chief resident and a Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship at the Dermatologic Surgicenter in Philadelphia, and holds a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Practice Specialties
General adult dermatologyPediatric and adolescent dermatologyAesthetic dermatologySkin cancer screening and treatment

Dr. Nicole P. Huffman is a board-certified dermatologist who joined Dermatology Partners of the North Shore in 2012 and became a partner in 2017, according to the practice website. She graduated from New York Medical College, completed her dermatology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Dr. Bonnie Barsky is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced in the Chicago area since 1983 and joined Dermatology Partners of the North Shore in 2013, according to the practice website. She graduated from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Chicago and completed her dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital, where she remained for several years as attending dermatology staff and a teacher before entering private practice.

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Practice Specialties
General adult dermatologyPediatric and adolescent dermatologyAesthetic dermatologySkin cancer screening and treatment

Dr. Nikki N. Kim is a board-certified dermatologist who joined Dermatology Partners of the North Shore in 2017, according to the practice website. She received her medical degree at the University of Illinois, completed her dermatology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2014, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Practice Specialties
General adult dermatologySkin cancer screeningMole and skin tag removalAcne and rashes

Dr. David B. Shanker is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced in Chicago and the north suburbs since 1985, according to the practice website. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, completed his dermatology residency at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Illinois, and has served as president of the Chicago Dermatological Society and the Great Lakes Dermatologic Society.

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Practice Specialties
Skin cancer screening and treatmentAcne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczemaAdult and pediatric dermatology

Dr. Romi Bloom is a board-certified dermatologist who sees patients of all ages, in person and through online virtual visits, according to the practice website. She earned her medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, completed her dermatology residency in the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Training Program, and practiced at Massachusetts Dermatology Associates for two years before joining the practice.

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Practice Specialties
Medical and surgical dermatologySkin cancer screening and treatmentAcnePsoriasis and rosaceaAtopic dermatitis and eczema

Dr. Steven B. Deliduka is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced in the west and north Chicagoland suburbs since 2008 and sees patients from newborns to seniors, according to the practice website. He earned his medical degree from the Penn State College of Medicine, completed his dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic as chief resident, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Practice Specialties
Mohs surgeryDermatologic oncologyReconstructive surgery

Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, according to the practice website. She grew up in Mexico City, earned her medical degree at U.N.A.M., completed a dermatology residency at Northwestern University as chief resident and a Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology fellowship at the University of British Columbia, and practiced Mohs surgery for seven years in private practice in the Chicagoland area before joining the practice.

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Practice Specialties
Surgical dermatologySkin cancer screening and treatmentAesthetic dermatology

Josie Driscoll is a board-certified physician assistant who has specialized in dermatology since 2007 and joined the DPNS Surgical Center in 2017, according to the practice website. She is a 2003 graduate of Midwestern University's physician assistant master's program and performs comprehensive skin examinations, basic and intermediate surgical procedures, Vbeam and CORE laser treatments, and cosmetic injections including Botox and dermal fillers.

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Practice Specialties
Full-face balancingFull-face neurotoxinSkin rejuvenation

Maya Rakhman is an aesthetic nurse practitioner with a master's degree as a family nurse practitioner, according to the practice website. She earned her nursing degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, worked as a nurse at NorthShore University HealthSystem, and trained for three years in cosmetic injectables and skin rejuvenation.

Good to know

Administrative fee
$35 per person or $100 per family each year since July 2025, not billed to insuranceSource: Official website
Card on file
Every patient must keep a credit card on fileSource: Official website
Cancellations
At least 24 hours notice; same-day cancellation or missed visit fees start at $50 and are $100 at the aesthetics centerSource: Official website
Medicaid
Medicaid and other medical assistance plans are not acceptedSource: Official website
HMO referrals
Every HMO plan except the NorthShore BCBS Precision HMO needs a referral from a primary care doctorSource: Official website
Insurance
Medicare, 1st Health, Aetna, BCBS PPO, Cigna, HFN, Humana, PHCS, Unicare and United HealthcareSource: Official website
Financing
PatientFi, a way to pay for treatments over timeSource: Official website
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking and restroomSource: Google Business Profile

Reviews

4.9
748 reviews

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Always a pleasure seeing Maya Rakhman NP on the aesthetics side for everything injectables! Proffessional and sweet.

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First time seeing Dr.Bloom but I have seen several others at the practice between the years since my entire family comes here. team are amazing. Her assistant Jocelyn was nice too! Everyone said hello, goodbye and wished me a good day. Was in and out under 1 hr. That’s the kind of office I want to continue going to… I understand about the $35 administration fee but hey, it’s reasonable. Other places charge more!!

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I saw Sarah, the nurse practitioner and she is wonderful. My only complaint with the practice is that they require a 35$ fee per year for administrative purposes and they require that you leave a credit card on file. I am concerned that they can be hacked and then my credit card is vulnerable.

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I had a long wait time for final procedure but the staff was very nice in keeping me informed and offering beverages and snacks.

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Dermatology Partners is an extremely well run medical practice. Everyone one I dealt with was very friendly and helpful. Certainly makes one more at ease when going through a MOHS procedure. I have had other experiences there and it’s always the same. First time with Dr Godinez and she was absolutely wonderful. Great bedside manner and sincere in how she updates her patients. I pray people don’t have to have this type of surgery, but if you do, this is the place to go.

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I’ve seen Dr Deliduka several times. He’s so kind, patient and takes all the time I need. He is always prompt as is the front desk staff. I’ve recommended him many times ! Luck to have him as my doc.

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Dr. Barsky is always very thorough and will take the time to talk to you. The staff are all very friendly and patient.

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This office is very well run; professional and friendly in every aspect. They clearly have a very strong interest in making patiens feel welcome and well cared for. It's a shame all businesses are not like this.