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Dr. Neal A. Spero, Medical Director, Dermatology

Dr. Neal A. Spero is a board-certified dermatologist, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. His practice specialties are Cosmetic Dermatology and General Dermatology procedures. Dr. Spero has extensive experience and specialized training in the use of many different types of lasers, studying under the esteemed Dr. S.J. Zakon—the first Historian of the AAD and the namesake of the Samuel J. Zakon Award for the History of Dermatology Society annual meeting. Dr. Spero also has a long history serving as a consultant to various laser equipment manufacturers and is very active in the development of protocols and settings for photorejuvenation and facial vein treatment procedures.

Dr. Spero graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School in 1961 and completed his Dermatology residency at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1965. Dr. Spero is a well trained, personable dermatologist with a good bed-side manner, offering an array of General and Cosmetic Dermatology services to his patients.
 
Dr. Valeria Fugali, Cosmetic Injection Specialist
Dr. Valeria Fugali is board certified physician with over 25 years of medical practice experience who has been practicing exclusively Cosmetic Medicine for over 5 years. Her main interests are in facial and body rejuvenation through non-surgical intervention. She is very experienced in Botox and dermal fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, and Radiesse. She has been treating patients with the Fraxel laser since its introduction in Fall of 2004 and lectured nationally for Reliant technologies in the use of this laser.
 
Dr. Fugali attended The Chicago Medical School and did her postgraduate training at McGaw medical Center of Loyola University. Prior to joining New Horizons Center medical staff, she has been on staff of the Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital health care system for over 20 years.
 
Born in Rome, Italy, Dr. Fugali speaks fluent Italian.
 
Elizabeth T. Clark, M.D., RVT, Vascular Surgery

Leg vein treatments are performed by Elizabeth T. Clark, M.D. She is the chief of vascular surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, as well as clinical associate of the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinic. Her compassion for patients, wealth of expertise and her solid reputation as a surgeon make Dr. Clark one of the top names in her field.

Dr. Clark is licensed by the state of Illinois, and has diplomat certification by the American Board of Surgery and special certification in peripheral vascular surgery. Dr. Clark is well regarded in her field, and has been published in more than 50 journals, abstracts and presentations, including most recently a publication in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
 
 
Dr. Dominic Gaziano, Internal Medicine

Dr. Gaziano is a practicing Integrative Internal Medicine Doctor. He completed his Internal Medicine training at University of Cincinnati and Internal Medicine research fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago. He has been appointed to serve on the Chicago Fitness Council, Mayor Daley's health and fitness task force. He served as the past Integrative Medicine director at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital and continues to deliver integrative and holistic medicine grand round lectures at Illinois Masonic Hospital and other surrounding hospitals.

In 2003, Dr. Gaziano created and launched nationally a half-hour television magazine show that gives tips for healthy living, Health and Lifestyles Weekly. In 2007, Dr. Gaziano published a 160-page guide to living healthy all year long, Feel Good Health. Dr. Gaziano is a regular wellness and stress management lecturer to the community and has made numerous television appearances as a medical expert on health.

Dr. Gaziano is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Weiss Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Norwegian American Hospital, and the Kindred Hospitals of Chicago.

He practices fitness himself and enjoys tennis, triathlons, and is an avid runner. Dr. Gaziano comes from a long line of doctors; his father is a practicing pulmonologist, and three of his four brothers have taken the Hippocratic Oath.

Nikka Gryte, ANP-BC, Clinical Director

Nikka Gryte, ANP-BC is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Illinois Society of Dermatological Physician Assistants (ISDPA) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). Nikka initially obtained a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Iowa in Health Promotion and Corporate Wellness in 1995.
 
After deciding that the medical field was her passion, she obtained her Bachelors of Nursing from Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa in 2000. After relocating to the Chicago area and practicing in areas of plastic surgery and orthopedics, Nikka then attended Rush University, obtaining her Masters of Nursing as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in 2009.
 
Nikka joined the Tiffani Kim Institute in early 2010 as our Clinical Director. Nikka’s personable demeanor allows her to provide individualized and holistic care to her dermatology patients and helps them to feel comfortable and cared for. Her use of the latest dermatology advancements as well as incorporating evidence-based medicine makes her a perfect fit to lead the Tiffani Kim Institute’s Medical Wellness Center.

Carol A. Donohue, RN, BS - Cosmetic Injection Specialist

Carol has over 25 years of nursing experience. Her interest in facial rejuvenation lead to a focus in the field of Cosmetics/Aesthetics. With over 10 years of experience in Aesthetics and her knowledge of products, Carol is an excellent injector and a leader in her field.

 Carol received her Nursing degree from Truman College in 1985, then received her Bachelor of Science from College of St. Francis in Joliet in 1992. She trained under Oculo-Facial Plastic Surgeon David Turok and has worked with Plastic Surgeons David Ross, Peter Geldner, Gregory Turowski and Richard Kopolovic. Carol has completed continuing education and advanced injection training for facial aesthetic products: Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse and Juvaderm. She also has had much success with the use of Botox for Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

 Carol has been a trainer for Baltech Medical Corporation. She has trained both Physicians and Nurses in Botox and filler injection techniques. She has also trained for Lumenis on the use of Lasers and IPL for hair removal and skin rejuvenation.

Carol is currently a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses.