Andres Fantauzzi

MD, Dermatology

Andres Fantauzzi, MD is a board-eligible dermatologist at Deerfield Dermatology. Dr. Fantauzzi recently completed the Cook County Health Dermatology Residency Program, where he gained extensive experience across both inpatient hospital and outpatient private practice settings.

Dr. Fantauzzi was born and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and maintains a deep connection to his roots. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Miami before pursuing his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2021. Following medical school, he completed his internship year in the General Surgery Program at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. In 2022, he served as a research assistant under Dr. Minshall at the University of Illinois–Chicago. He began his dermatology residency training in 2023 at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico, completing two years before transferring to Cook County Health for his final year of residency.

Throughout his training, Dr. Fantauzzi developed a broad range of clinical experience, including work in trauma bays, intensive care units, and outpatient dermatology clinics. These diverse experiences have strengthened his confidence and ability to provide comprehensive, high-quality patient care.

Dr. Fantauzzi is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and is committed to lifelong learning, staying current with the latest research and advances in dermatologic care.

Dr. Fantauzzi is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, acne, hair loss, nail disorders, and skin cancers. He has a particular interest in surgical dermatology, with a focus on treating skin cancers that do not require Mohs surgery, performing cyst and lipoma excisions, and achieving optimal cosmetic outcomes. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he welcomes patients from diverse backgrounds and is dedicated to building strong, trusting physician-patient relationships. His goal is to provide thoughtful, patient-centered care while honoring each individual's unique needs and values.

Dr. Fantauzzi resides in downtown Chicago with his wife and their cat, Lina. In his free time, he enjoys watching and attending sporting events—particularly Bulls, Blackhawks, and Cubs games—as well as watching films and staying active through regular exercise. When visiting Puerto Rico, he and his wife cherish spending time with family, often near the beach.