Our Team
Indy Chabra, MD, Ph.D., FAAD
Indy Chabra, MD, Ph.D., is a Board-certified Dermatologist and Board-certified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancers. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. His mission is to provide the best Dermatology patient care possible – with excellence in access, quality, and integrity. Dr. Chabra practiced Dermatology for 10 years at Midlands Clinic Dermatology, where he served Siouxland patients in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Specifically, he practiced Dermatology in Dakota Dunes and Vermillion, South Dakota, Sioux City, Sioux Center, Ida Grove, Onawa, Iowa, and Pender and Wayne, Nebraska. Hospital associations include Unity-Point St. Luke’s, Mercy One, Sanford Vermillion, Sioux Center Health, Horn Memorial, Burgess, Pender Hospital, and Providence Medical Center. Dr. Chabra is committed to caring for both pediatric and adult patients for all their medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs. He is passionate about providing easier and faster access to dermatologic care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, in coordination with the primary care team and other specialists. Teaching, clinical research, and teledermatology are some of Dr. Chabra’s other interests. Dr. Chabra graduated from Stanford University with a BS in Chemistry and Biological Sciences, and an AB in Economics. He obtained his MD and Ph.D. degrees from Stony Brook University. His Ph.D. is in Microbiology and Genetics, and his research work focused on developing novel viral vectors for gene therapy. Dr. Chabra completed his Dermatology residency at UPMC, Pittsburgh, where he received extensive training in Pediatric Dermatology at both outpatient clinics and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. At UPMC, Dr. Chabra also received extensive training in Mohs surgery through various surgical clinics. In Pittsburgh, Dr. Chabra also worked with Dr. Suzan Obagi in Cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Chabra grew up on Long Island, NY. He enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family and friends.
Shania Mardian, PA-C
Shania Mardian is a certified Physician Assistant with diverse experience. Prior to entering dermatology, she had a background in orthopedics bringing extensive surgical and suture training to her current practice. She is currently licensed in Iowa and Nebraska.
Shania received her Bachelor of Science degree in human biology with a minor in chemistry from the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE. She then went on to complete her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the College of Saint Mary.
Outside of the office, you will find Shania with her husband, Wade and their daughter, Kellen. Together they enjoy taking walks with their dog, traveling, and golfing.
Patrick Safo, MD, Ph.D., FAAD
Dr. Patrick Safo is Board certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He provides comprehensive dermatologic care that encompasses general dermatology, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Safo completed his undergraduate training with a BSc degree in Chemistry and Pharmacology from Stony Brook University in New York. He obtained both an MD and Ph.D. training from Harvard Medical School in Boston and transitioned to Johns Hopkins Bayview Center for his internship training. His dermatology residency was completed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He practiced comprehensive dermatology in Central Wisconsin for more than nine years, in addition to intermittently lecturing at the Central Wisconsin campus of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Besides Dermatology, Dr. Safo enjoys spending time with the family, playing soccer, table tennis, squash, or traveling.
Katie Shull, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
Dr. Katie Shull is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with deep roots in the Siouxland area. Katie was born and raised in Onawa, IA and now resides outside rural Turin with her husband, Mark, on their farm.
Katie received her Master’s Degree and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University Global. She completed her education by obtaining her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Morningside University. Her DNP project researched skin cancer prevention and awareness in young adults. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AAP), the AANP Dermatology Speciality Practice Group, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is compassionate about giving back and caring for those in her community and has a high desire to make dermatology care more accessible.