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DermaNetwork is your premier online resource for skin rejuvenation. We provide you with unbiased information regarding skin conditions and treatment options. With this information, you and your family can take the first step in making an informed decision.

To make the process easier for you, we offer you free access to a network of physicians who perform skin rejuvenation techniques. Please use our Physician Locator service.

Medical Board of Advisors

DermaNetwork maintains a Board of Advisors comprised of notable physicians in the field of skin rejuvenation. We would like to credit these physicians for their considerable work in the field of skin rejuvenation and their involvement with DermaNetwork. Please note that our Board of Advisors are not responsible for the information on this website nor are they responsible for the physicians listed on DermaNetwork.

 

Michael Gold M.D.


Dr. Michael H. Gold is the founder of Gold Skin Care Center and Advanced Aesthetics Medi Spa located in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of over 75 published scientific articles. In 1989, Dr. Gold became the first dermatologist to begin study on the use of topical silicone gel sheeting for the treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Europe, South America and Asia on this topic. Dr. Gold also performed the first clinical trial on the use of the intense pulsed light source for hair removal and published his findings in 1996. Dr. Gold is an Adjunct Instructor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

 


Honors & Awards

  • Board of the Jewish Federation of Nashville (1999-2000)
  • Founder, Tennessee Clinical Research Center
  • Adjunct Instructor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Member or Fellow of:

  • The American Academy of Dermatology
  • The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • The International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
  • International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons
  • The Noah Worcester Dermatologic Society

Neil Sadick M.D., F.A.C.S.


Dr. Neil Sadick is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Cornell University Medical College. He has authored 185 publications and has written books on hair disorders, sclerotherapy and cosmetic surgery as well as 38 book chapters on adult and pediatric retroviral infections, hair transplantation, lasers and sclerotherapy. He is the past president of the Manhattan Dermatology Society, the New York Academy of Medicine and the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York. He is a past President of the American College of Phlebology and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation and is Vice-Chairman of the Dermatology Foundation.

 


Honors & Awards

  • The American Cancer Society Research Award
  • New York Academy of Medicine Resident’s Award
  • The Jobst Award for Research in Vascular Diseases

Member or Fellow of:

  • The American College of Physicians
  • The American Academy of Dermatology
  • The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • The American Academy of Laser Surgery
  • The International Society of Hair Transplantation Surgery

Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.


Dr. Crutchfield is a native of Twin Cities. He was born in Minneapolis and grew up in the Highland Park area of St. Paul. He attended Highland Park and Minnehaha Academy high schools. He has a Bachelors degree from Carleton College. He graduated from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine with both a Masters degree in Molecular Biology and Doctoral degree (M.D.) in Medicine. His post-graduate medical training included one year at the Gundersen Clinic and a three year Dermatology residency at the University of Minnesota. He is a board certified dermatologist and active member of the American Medical Association, National Medical Association, Ramsey Medical Association, and American Academy of Dermatology.

 


Honors & Awards

  • Published over 100 dermatologic articles
  • Teacher of the Year at the University of Minnesota
  • Awarded the “Karis” humanitarian award from the Mayo Clinic.

Member or Fellow of:

  • Clinical Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School
  • The American Academy of Dermatology
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology
  • Diplomate, United States National Board of Medical Examiners
  • National Medical Association
  • American Medical Association
  • Minnesota Dermatologic Society
  • Minnesota Medical Association
  • Ramsey County Medical Society
  • Doctors Mayo Society, Mayo Alumni Association

Barry A.S. Lycka, M.D.


Barry A. S. Lycka is one of North America's foremost authorities on cosmetic surgery, skin cancer surgery, reconstructive surgery and laser surgery of the skin. Dr. Lycka is recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta as a specialist in Dermatology. Dr. Lycka is also founder of the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation and the Ethical Cosmetic Surgery Association. He is also author of the best selling book - Restoring Youth. Dr. Lycka also is an acknowledged leader in North America in the cosmetic surgery procedure of liposuction .He was one of the first to use the tumescent and eXtrinsic tumescent ultrasonic (XTUL) techniques. Doctor Lycka is also a member of the esteemed American Society of Surgical Professors (the teachers of the teachers) and is one of a few Canadians to join this erudite group.

 


Member, Fellow or Founder of:

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
  • Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation
  • Ethical Cosmetic Surgery Foundation
  • American Society of Surgical Professors

Steven Zimmet M.D.


Dr. Steven Zimmet is the President of the American College of Phlebology and an awarded physician in the fields of dermatology and phlebology. He has authored publications on sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment, varicose veins and other venous and dermatological treatments. He graduated in 1978 from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency in 1981 at the Department of Family Medicine, Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice, and is the Medical Director of the Zimmet Vein & Dermatology Clinic of Austin, TX.

 


Honors & Awards

  • Listed by the Consumers' Research Council of America in the "Guide to America's Top Physicians".
  • New York Academy of Medicine Resident’s Award
  • Named one of "2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century" by the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England.
  • 1st Place Platinum Abstract Award- November 2002 Annual Meeting of the American College of Phlebology.
  • Member, Scientific Advisory Council, XII World Congress of Phlebology, London. September, 1995

Member or Fellow of:

  • President, American College of Phlebology
  • The American Academy of Dermatology
  • The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
  • The American Academy of Family Physicians

Strategic Board of Advisors

Michael P. Lafkas M.D.


Dr. Michael Lafkas serves as a strategic advisor for Dermanetwork. He assists Dermanetwork with regard to marketing strategies, finance, and strategic business development. Dr. Lafkas completed his medical training at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Pediatrics at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Lafkas is Medical Director of Aesthetic Laser Care in Long Beach, CA.

 
   

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