Meet the Faculty
DID 2025 Conference Faculty
Meet our renown faculty of dermatology & aesthetic experts. We thank you for sharing your knowledge with our members.
Meet our renown faculty of dermatology & aesthetic experts. We thank you for sharing your knowledge with our members.
Dr. Altman has been practicing medical and surgical Dermatology outside of Detroit Michigan for the past 31 years. He trained at the University of Michigan Medical School with a year of Internal Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, completing his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He is a former board member and past President of the Michigan Dermatological Society as well as serving as core faculty for the St. Joseph’s Ann Arbor Dermatology Residency Training program for 17 years. He is widely published and serves on the editorial board for peer reviewed Dermatology journals.
Erika is one of the top aesthetic injectors in the country. She serves as an international trainer for industry leaders such as Merz, Allergan, and Galderma, where she’s also recognized as an expert faculty. In addition to her role as esteemed trainer for all three companies, Erika runs her own private training company, Aesthetic University. Throughout her career, she’s trained top doctors, NPs, and PAs, both within the U.S. and abroad.
Like her business partner and dear friend, Hania (@injectorhoney), Erika was born in London, England. After her family relocated to Texas for a handful of years, they eventually settled down outside of Detroit, Michigan. Although she loved her time in the Midwest, Erika went south to Florida to attend the University of Miami for her undergraduate career. After spending some time navigating the question of what to study, a beloved aunt and nurse practitioner helped Erika decide on trying her hand at a nursing degree.
From there, Erika declared her major in nursing, obtaining her BSN and accepting an offer to attend the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland for her first master’s degree in family medicine. There, she trained under some of the country’s leading plastic surgeons. Following her time in Maryland, Erika moved across the country to attend graduate school at the University of California San Francisco. After graduation, she remained in San Francisco as a surgical nurse practitioner for four years in the plastic surgery department at UCSF. That’s when she discovered injecting.
“I worked for a team of plastic surgeons who told me one day I was going to inject Botox® in this person’s face,” she laughed. “I was very young, like 22 or 23 at the time and didn’t even know what Botox was. But I said, ‘Okay, let’s do this,’ and ended up having a knack for it.”
As a self-proclaimed math and physics nerd, Erika has a deep understanding of the geometric angles of the face, which gives her an immense advantage in her line of work. Coupled with her top-notch people skills, she’s respected by both peers and patients alike for good reason.
“I understand the face on a geometric level, which is where other injectors can sometimes get confused,” she said. “I just break the face up into different planes and sections, then you can use mathematics to your advantage. I’ve also learned by observation that most patients do really well when you take the time to explain how we go about treating from a more structural level.”
But it’s far from simply waving a magic wand (or needle, in her case) to produce the beautiful outcomes each patient dreams of. Erika takes the education part of her job very seriously.
“I’m very good at setting real expectations, and I’m also good at saying ‘no,’ which makes me a good injector,” she said. “I’m good at looking at the face and helping improve the angles, which helps improve the patient’s appearance. But that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone.”
It’s important to note that not all patients are appropriate candidates for injectables, but for many, fillers and neurotoxins are a great way to achieve a fresher, rejuvenated look without surgery.
“As you get older, you lose your elastin and collagen, and your fat pads in your face get smaller and slide down,” she explained. “We can achieve the more youthful appearance with dermal fillers and neurotoxin injections quite effectively.”
Almost anyone can go through the necessary training and foray into the industry of medical aesthetics, but Erika will tell you there’s a bit more to it than just the academic/training components.
“At the end of the day, some people have the knack for it and some don’t. They quickly realize it’s not just about shoving filler into someone’s face. It’s about knowing where to go and how to strategically produce the best possible results for each individual person.”
And for Erika, having that one-on-one connection and continuous communication with her patients helps set the stage for the best possible outcomes that keep her patients happy.
“Explaining everything, that’s the most important thing,” Erika said. “We have to spend a lot of time with them. None of my patients will ever be in the dark on what’s going on if I have anything to say about it.”
Risha Bellomo is the Founder and CEO of BCI Management & Communications, which she develops medical education programs, manages national and regional meetings, establishes strategic business plans for organizations and companies, and speaks on financial empowerment and building wealth patiently and intelligently. She has over 25 years of healthcare experience; and practiced as a dermatology physician assistant for 22 years before transitioning entirely into entrepreneurship.
Risha Bellomo is the co-founder of Diversity in Dermatology and the Diversified Dermatology Education Foundation. She is extremely passionate about giving back to her profession, to build platforms for medical professionals to increase not only their knowledge, but to elevate their careers and bring restorative balance to their lives.
Risha Bellomo has been married for 24 years and has two beautiful sons, Austin and Enzo. She is proud to call herself, “GiGi: to her grandson, Rohnin. Risha is an avid video game player and has been gaming since she was 8 years old.
Dr. Latanya Benjamin is a double board-certified and fellowship trained Pediatric Dermatologist. She was a former Professor at Stanford University.
Nationally recognized as an expert in atopic dermatitis, acne, and neonatal skin care, her expert opinions have been featured in the NY Times, Huffington post, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. She is the editor of two landmark dermatology textbooks.
In 2022, Dr. Benjamin was recognized as 1 of 52 Best Black Top Dermatologists across the United States by Allure magazine. In 2023, she was named Most Influential & Prominent Black Women in Business & Industry South Florida by Legacy magazine.
Last week, she assumed her position as President of the Women’s Dermatologic Society (2024-2025).
She is a trailblazer and a leading female dermatologist who strive to make a difference in today!s world of medicine and serves as a mentor to young physicians. Dr. Benjamin is a sought after speaker with an expanded role for national speaker bureaus and is a respected leader in her field.
My fun fact: 1. Dr. Benjamin gifted her daughter an albino Axolotl named “Butters” (b/c his color resembles butterscotch)
Tracee Blackburn is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant, nationally certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed by the state of Illinois. She has been serving in the healthcare industry since 1998 and has specialized as a PA in Dermatology since 2005. She also had the privilege of practicing in Adolescent and Pediatric Health and enjoys interacting with and treating children and teens. Tracee graduated from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2005. She has worked in several entities of healthcare, but found her passion in Dermatology where she has extensive experience in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Her special interests are anything that has to do with skin and hair, but specifically; acne, alopecia, eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and skin lesions. Tracee likes to focus her attention on patient education, as she believes it is a vital part to every patient’s recovery. She also holds a Masters degree in Integrative Medicine and specializes in Integrative Dermatology, She is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and an active member and former President and Director at Large of the Illinois SDPA. She enjoys volunteering her time where needed, such as the National Eczema Association, and has also participated in medical mission trips with CHAI to Haiti. Currently she is serving as the Co-chair of Integrative Dermatology for Diversity in Dermatology.
Tracee is a published author and has written three childrens’ books entitled “Wally The Wart”, “Xzema, A Children’s Guide to Happy Skin”, and “My Eczellent Day at Camp” ( in collaboration with Sanofi-Regeneron.) She is also a speaker, mentor, and creator of Project Skin-X, her passion project to help those in need of their dermatologic concerns, while helping to boost their self-confidence.
When she is not at work or driving her daughter around to social events and auditions, she loves to travel and is completing assignments for her DMSc, expected in 2025
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI is Clinical Associate Professor at Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Dermatology + Immunology Research in Chicago, Illinois. His clinical and research focus includes the intersection of cutaneous immunology and inflammatory disease. He received his MD and PhD in immunology from Yale and completed his residency, postdoctoral research fellowship, and MS in Clinical Investigation at Northwestern University where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Chovatiya has a particular interest in optimizing patient-centered care, understanding chronic disease burden especially in understudied inflammatory diseases, exploring health and social disparities, and improving care across diverse skin types. He has published numerous abstracts and manuscripts and has been nationally and internationally recognized for his contributions as a clinician, educator, researcher, and leader.
Dr. Brenda Diaz DMSc, MS, PA-C is an Associate Professor, Department Chair and Founding Program Director for a developing Physician Assistant program at Tarleton State University
For 35 years she has served migrant farm workers and their families as a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine and Pediatrics. She is an advocate for rural health policy and community health initiatives geared toward improving health outcomes in medically underserved populations.
She has 14 years’ experience in academia serving as Academic Director, Founding Chair and Program Director of Physician Assistant Programs in the southeast. Her areas of expertise include faculty development, programmatic assessment, and accreditation.
Dr. Diaz has a great passion for teaching and has educated many Physician Assistants as a clinical preceptor and professor in Family Medicine. Through Socratic teaching she refines her student’s clinical skills, emphasizes the role of culture and humanity in the practice of medicine, and impresses the importance of community health advocacy.
Education
DMSc (Doctor of Medical Science-Medical Education Concentration), University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA
MS (Master of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies-Education and Leadership) A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
BS (Bachelor of Biomedical Science-Physician Assistant) City University of New York School of Medicine, New York, NY
Fun fact: I am a vocalist (mezzosoprano) with Credo Concert Choir. I will be doing a 1-week residency and performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City in May.
Terry has worked as a physician assistant in the field of dermatology since 2009. She has expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.
She is a native Houstonian, graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies in 2003. After earning an early admission to UTMB Galveston Physician Assistant program, she received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Terry leads the Houston Derm PA/PA Society and is a committee chair on the Diversity in Dermatology Board.
She is passionate about medical dermatology and the management of inflammatory diseases associated with dermatology. She has lectured nationally on the topics of psoriasis, hidradentis suppurative and atopic dermatitis. Her special interests include acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin of color and skin malignancies. Along with her expertise in medical dermatology, Terry is adept with dermal fillers, Dysport and Botox injections.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children, attending extracurricular activities. She also enjoys exploring the Houston restaurant scene.
Terry was recently honored as the President – Elect of the Board of Directors of the Texas Society of Dermatology Professional Associates for the 2024-2026 term. She continues to support the society members by facilitating and organizing educational events, workshops, and networking opportunities to help them enhance their knowledge and make professional connections.
Dr. Rosen, a native of Chicago. attended Michigan State University as a National Merit Scholar, and graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School cum laude. He trained in internal medicine at the University of Alabama and dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he currently serves as Professor and Vice-Chair. Dr. Rosen served on the Board of Directors and is past Vice-President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also past-President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Houston Dermatological Society and prior Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer of the Dermatology Section, Southern Medical Association. Dr. Rosen was the 2017 recipient of the AAD Thomas G. Pearson Memorial Award for lifelong achievement in education and the 2021 recipient of the Robert J. Freeman Memorial Leadership and Mentoring Award from the Texas Dermatological Society. Dr. Rosen has written over 325 peer-reviewed journal articles, 28 textbook chapters and 4 textbooks, including the award-winning Atlas of Black Dermatology. Dr. Rosen has given over 500 CME talks, including plenary presentations to the national dermatology societies of: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, and Taiwan. On a personal note, he is an avid numismatist and fan of horror films, but is most proud of having helped raise four rational, debt-free and productive adult children.
Tristan received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and then graduated from Nova Southeastern University PA program Fort Lauderdale campus in 2012 with a Masters of Medical Science. He joined Dermatology Associates as a Physician Assistant in 2012. Tristan is on faculty at Florida State University PA program and has lectured on various dermatological topics at conferences and at FSU’s PA program. He was previously education and journal chair of the organization Diversity In Dermatology and has recently joined Dermsquared organization as part of their steering committee/advisory member. . He is on the editorial advisory board for the Journal of Dermatology Nurse Practioners and Physician Assistants. Tristan is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and holds the highest distinction of “Diplomate Fellow.” His special interests include inflammatory skin diseases such as AD, psoriasis and alopecia areata as well as detecting/managing/treating skin cancers.
Tristan Hasbargen, MMS PA-C
Diplomate Fellow-SDPA
Clerkship faculty FSU PA Program
Naiem Issa, M.D., Ph.D, FAAD is a dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology practicing in Vienna, Virginia, Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Clinical Assistant Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Clinical Instructor at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Issa received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his internship in General Surgery at Washington Hospital Center. He then completed a post-doctoral research fellowship and Dermatology residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. His Ph.D. is in Tumor Biology from within the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center with a focus on computational methods for drug discovery. His work is particularly focused on repurposing of current FDA approved drugs for new dermatologic and cancer indications. Dr. Issa’s research interests include drug discovery for hair loss, vascular malformations such as Sturge-Weber Syndrome and healing of chronic wounds. His major research accomplishments have been the repurposing of the anti-hookworm medication mebendazole as a kinase inhibitor and anti-angiogenic for various malignancies and the discovery of the first small molecule drug to directly inhibit the GNAQ protein implicated in Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
Dr. Issa is a nationally and internationally recognized lecturer and has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and two textbook chapters across various disciplines within dermatology and drug discovery. He has received research funding support from the Sturge-Weber Foundation, Dermatology Foundation, and the University of Miami Scientific Advisory Committee. He is also inventor of a patent on CBD nanoparticles combined with minoxidil for hair regrowth and a pending patent on a novel anesthetic combination for ambulatory skin surgeries designed to reduce the need for epinephrine.
Dr. Todd Schlesinger is a board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and clinical investigator. He completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and is the founder of a three-office dermatology and dermatologic surgery practice and clinical research center. His areas of research focus are inflammatory dermatoses, cutaneous oncology, and cosmetic dermatology. He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications as well as several book chapters and numerous presentations and posters at national and international conferences. He is past president of the South Carolina Medical Association, the South Carolina Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and the current Editor in Chief of the AAD’s ongoing member CME program Dialogues in Dermatology.
Riverchase Dermatology
Naples, FL
Dr. Marc Serota is triple board certified in dermatology, allergy/asthma/immunology and pediatrics. He is in private practice in Denver Colorado and attends the dermatology residents and the University of Colorado and VA hospitals. After graduating medical school at the age of 23 he pursued 8 additional years of training. He completed a pediatrics residency at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital in New York, then completed an allergy/asthma/immunology fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City and then completed a second residency in dermatology at the University of Colorado. He has published numerous textbook chapters, online reference articles and peer-reviewed articles in the areas of dermatologic and allergic diseases.
Brittany Scurto is a board-certified Physician Assistant who specializes in Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology as well as Integrative Medicine. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with a Master’s Degree in 2006. Prior to specializing in Dermatology in 2015, Brittany practiced in a number of different medical fields including Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Surgery and Urgent Care. Her passion lies in treating the whole person and she strives to help her patients understand their medical conditions and improve their well-being through partnership and education. Brittany’s goal is to assure that her patients are not only healthy on the inside, but confident about their outside as well. Brittany loves to educate and often speaks about various medical topics. She also teaches pre-PA, PA and medical students. Brittany is currently the Medical Language chair and Integrative Medicine co-chair of Diversity in Dermatology. She values a strong work life balance that allows her to spend quality time with her 2 children, friends and family. She is an avid reader who enjoys cooking, dancing and singing. Having lived and worked abroad, she also loves to travel and donate her time/resources to various non-profit organizations. Brittany speaks fluent conversational and medical Spanish.
Dr. Shahriari is Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, Associate Director of Clinical Trials at CCD Research, and Senior Editor for the Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. She is also the former president of the Connecticut Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Prior to co-founding Central Connecticut Dermatology, Dr. Shahriari was assistant clinical professor of dermatology and associate director of the clinical trials unit at the University of Connecticut Department of Dermatology where she completed both her medical school and residency training.
Her clinical and research interests include inflammatory skin conditions and the study of novel therapeutics for skin disease. Her clinical focus includes psoriasis and eczema, in particular treatment regimens utilizing biologics and novel systemic therapeutics. She has served as principle investigator and sub-investigator for numerous multi-center clinical studies, published articles in well renowned peer-reviewed journals and served as an invited speaker at local and national conferences.
Dr. Amy Spizuoco is a board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. She did her undergraduate training at SUNY Binghamton, majoring in Italian and Biology. She then went to medical school at the NY College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After medical school, she completed her dermatology residency at LECOM/Alta Dermatology in Arizona. During that time she studied skin cancer surgery, pediatric dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and attended Dermatology Grand Rounds at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.
After residency, Dr. Spizuoco went back to NY to complete a dermatopathology fellowship at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology.
Dr. Spizuoco has been practicing medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, as well as dermatopathology in Manhattan for 8 years.
She is the President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and is an Associate Clinical Instructor in the Department of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is also on the editorial board of Practical Dermatology and Dermatology Times.
Dr. Swanson is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She attended college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating with honors as an English major. After that she obtained her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She performed her internship at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and went on to complete her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. After that, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona.
She is a past Treasure, Vice President and President of the Colorado Dermatologic Society. She is an active lecturer at conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with audiences across the country. She has been selected as a “Top Doc” by 5280 Magazine in 2012 through 2019. She is on staff at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children where she sees hospital consults and performs procedures.
Dr. Vlahovic is a Clinical Professor and J. Stanley and Pearl Landau Faculty Fellow at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) in Philadelphia, PA. She is also a member of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow).
Dr Vlahovic graduated from Yale University with a BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and received her medical degree from TUSPM. After finishing her surgical residency at St Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, PA, she was the first podiatrist in the US to complete a fellowship in podiatric dermatology under the supervision of Stephen Schleicher, MD.
She is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Vlahovic currently teaches the Fundamentals of Dermatology course at TUSPM and has received numerous teaching awards. She has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals and is involved in multiple clinical research trials for various dermatological therapies and devices.
She is the author of Skin Disease of the Lower Extremities: A Photographic Guide (HMP Communications) and Onychomycosis: An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment along with Antonella Tosti and Roberto Arenas (Springer).
Matthew Zirwas, MD is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert who specializes in patch testing, pruritus, atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Dr. Zirwas founded the Bexley Dermatology Research Clinic in 2017 which has become one of the busiest clinical trial centers in the US for atopic dermatitis. He is also a physician contributor and dermatologic advisor for companies such as ALL Laundry Detergent, Cerave, AsepticMD, fitbit, Peloton, Oculus, Sanofi/Regeneron, Abbvie, Lilly, Pfizer, Leo, Incyte, Arcutis, Dermavant and many more.
He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996. Dr. Zirwas also received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000. He then completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2003 where he became Chief Resident. He served as Residency Director at Ohio State University for nearly 10 years before founding the Bexley Dermatlogy Research Clinic.
Dr. Zirwas professional memberships include:
In Dr. Zirwas’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids, rock climbing and traveling.
Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA is the Founder of The Dermatology Institute of Boston, a private practice in Boston, Massachusetts. With over ten years experience, Dr. Graber treats a wide range of dermatologic issues and specializes in acne and cosmetic dermatology. She is currently an Affiliate Clinical Instructor at Northeastern University and has extensive experience teaching students of all types.
Dr. Graber received her BS in Biology at The Pennsylvania State University and was a member of the Schreyer Honors College. She also completed her medical training at The Pennsylvania State University and graduated with membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After an internship in Internal Medicine, she underwent Dermatology residency training at The Pennsylvania State University/Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. During this time she received the Intern Of The Year Award and was selected by her peers for a Humanism and Excellence In Teaching Award.
Following her residency training, Dr. Graber further specialized with fellowship training in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery at SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill. She then practiced dermatology with that group for two years prior to working at Boston University. At Boston University, Dr. Graber was Director of the BU Cosmetic and Laser Center. She was also the associate residency program director and taught many medical students, resident physicians and international physicians in-training. In 2014 Dr. Graber completed her MBA at the University of Pennsylvania’s esteemed Wharton School of Business.
Dr. Graber has academic interests in acne, acne scars and cosmetic dermatology. She has lectured and written extensively on these subjects in scientific journals and serves on the board of directors of the American Acne and Rosacea Society. Additionally, Dr. Graber is frequently cited in the media as an authority in dermatology. Dr. Graber is a regular contributor on national public radio (NPR) and her expert opinions can be seen in O Magazine, InStyle Magazine, and Good Housekeeping Magazine amongst other national media sources.
Dr. Koo graduated from Harvard Medical School. He is board certified in both Psychiatry and Dermatology. He finished his dermatology residency at University of California San Francisco Medical Center and Psychiatry residency at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. He has been a faculty at University of California San Francisco Medical Center Department of Dermatology. He has more than 300 peer reviewed publications. He is the chief editor for a two volume textbook on psoriasis where “mild to moderate psoriasis” volume is now in its third edition and “moderate to severe psoriasis” is in its fourth edition. This two volume textbooks is one of the most widely used in USA. Dr. Koo was named “best researcher in dermatology” at SID meeting. He also received the “best speaker” award at Fall Clinical Conference. He received the best mentor award from UCSF. Lastly, he was honored for “lifetime achievement award” by National Psoriasis Foundation.
Dr. Kircik is a Board Certified Dermatologist who graduated with AOA Honors from State University of New York at the Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn after completing his undergraduate work with Phi Beta Kappa at New York University. He completed a Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship under the auspices of Dr. Frederick Mohs at the University of Wisconsin after completing his dermatology residency at State University of New York in Buffalo.
He currently teaches as Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, as well as Clinical Professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Kircik is also the Medical Director of DermResearch, PLLC, Physicians Skin Care, PLLC and Skin Sciences, PLLC in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been the principal investigator of numerous clinical trials for psoriasis, acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, skin cancers, and actinic keratosis, just to name a few.
Dr. Kircik is an author of many scientific articles, abstracts and posters. He has lectured extensively nationally and internationally on all aspects of dermatologic conditions. In addition, he also serves on the advisory boards of several pharmaceutical companies as a consultant. He is on the editorial board of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Practical Dermatology, The Journal of Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatology, and Case Report in Clinical Pathology. He volunteers for multiple local and national medical society committees.
Dr. George Cohen is a 1977 graduate of Howard University College of Medicine. He finished his residency at Howard University Hospital Department of Dermatology in 1981 and has been a practicing board certified dermatologist for over 39 years.
Dr. Cohen has worked as a dermatologist in private practice, for large HMOs, for the Veterans’ Affairs Hospital and has worked as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force Reserves.
He has held numerous academic positions including Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of South Florida, Associate Professor at the University of Florida and most recently has Clinical Professor and the founding program director at the Florida State University College Medicine division of Dermatology.
His areas of interest and expertise include; medical dermatology, telemedicine, treatment of keloids and the skin cancer in the Afro-American population.
Hilary Baldwin is a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Brooklyn, NY. She is a clinical associate professor of dermatologist at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center. Dr. Baldwin has interests in acne, rosacea, keloidal scarring, cosmeceuticals and the skin microbiome. She is a frequent national and international lecturer and visiting professor, and her work has been published extensively in dermatology journals. Dr. Baldwin served as a founding board member and second president of the American Acne and Rosacea Society.
Skin and Cancer Center of Scottsdale
Originally from Michigan, Robert graduated with honors from Michigan State University holding a degree in Biology. He completed his degree in the PA program of Western Michigan University in 1999. He began his career on the trauma surgery service at the Toledo Hospital, and in the emergency department of University of Michigan Hospital, for three years.
His experience in dermatology began in 2002, and to date his experiences include medical, surgical and cosmetic care, as well as management of patients in a psoriasis treatment center. He is a member, clinical instructor, and consultant to the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and a co-founder and former executive officer of both the Michigan and Arizona Dermatology PA Societies. Currently he serves on the Arizona state society PA legislative affairs committee, is a consultant to multiple pharmaceutical companies, and is a host for the SDPA’s Dermcast TV.
In March of 2012, Rob founded the Skin and Cancer Center of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. As the CEO and founder, he continues to have a passion for the development of PA/ physician relations, clinical instruction, and entrepreneurship. He also continues to pursue his passion for humanitarian efforts in AZ and other states, and has participated in international medical missions in the Philippines and Africa.
Dr. Jeffrey T.S. Hsu is a fellowship-trained, board-certified dermatologist with expertise in neurotoxins, laser surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, fat grafting, soft tissue augmentation, and scar revision. Dr. Hsu specializes in minimally invasive techniques for facial and body rejuvenation.
Dr. Hsu graduated with distinction from Stanford University where he earned the coveted President’s Award for academic achievement. He received his medical degree from University of California at Los Angeles, earning top honors along the way. He then completed an internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic. He pursued further training by completing a Laser and Cosmetic Surgery fellowship under the direction of faculty from Harvard University and Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hsu is also passionately involved in teaching and academic pursuits. He is an internationally recognized expert in dermatologic and cosmetic surgery, frequently invited to teach other physicians in Asia, Australia, and Europe while continuing to care for his patients at home. He has already co-authored several widely used textbooks; the latest publication is the Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics 8th Edition. He is the author of numerous scientific articles in leading dermatology journals and is regularly invited to present his newest techniques and his latest scientific discoveries at national and international conferences. Dr. Hsu is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Dr. Hsu’s memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the American College of Phlebology, and the American Medical Association.
