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Dr. Christopher Smith knew he was going to be a doctor from the time he was nine years old and removed a glass splinter from a 90-year-old woman’s foot. Since then, he’s studied, trained, and honed his dermatology and medical family practice at Christos Doctors Inn Walk-In Health Care in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Dr. Smith bases his medical practice on a simple, care-focused philosophy:

“Whenever you need us we are here for you. Taking care of you from pediatric to geriatric.”

Dr. Smith completed his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, before earning his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida. He served his internship at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, and his residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Smith went on to complete specialized training in procedural and clinical dermatology.

At Christos Doctors Inn Walk-In Health Care, Dr. Smith provides a wide range of family medicine and dermatology services, including immigration and DOT physicals, skin cancer surgeries, and IV therapy. He also offers urgent care and same-day appointments whenever possible. He truly cares about his patients and offers friendly and comprehensive care in a convenient one-stop-shop for all their medical needs.

In a world containing an endless range of skin colors and textures, Alexis Stephens, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, specializes in improving upon each and every one of them with expert dermatological and cosmetic treatments. As the lead board-certified dermatologist and founder at Parkland Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery in tropical Coral Springs, Florida, Dr. Stephens brings the latest techniques and technologies to communities in the area.

At her private practice, Dr. Stephens offers several popular skin rejuvenating treatments. Her repertoire includes microneedling, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. She also offers wrinkle-relief products like Botox® and Dysport® and dermal fillers including Juvederm® and Restylane®. With many of these treatments, patients have the option to add injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to enhance healing and speed up results. In her quest to give patients their ideal bodies, Dr. Stephens also offers EMSculpt®, a cutting-edge treatment that reduces fat and enhances muscle definition.

Before settling down in South Florida, Dr. Stephens completed an extensive education in skincare that began at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. After earning her medical degree there, she moved south to Plantation, Florida, for specialized fellowship training in pigmented lesions. She went on to complete further dermatology training as a resident at Nova Southeastern University in Broward County, Florida, where she quickly rose to the top of her class and became chief resident. During her time there, she also was awarded the title of resident of the year.

Dr. Stephens has worked hard to create a modern and welcoming environment for a diverse group of patients, accepting new and returning patients alike. She hopes to empower them, not only with gorgeously natural-looking results, but with the knowledge they need to care for their skin outside of the office. During her time outside of the office, she is passionate about uplifting communities of color and has lectured at numerous national and international conferences.

Latanya Benjamin, MD is a renowned Pediatric Dermatologist and former Professor at Stanford University. Nationally recognized as an expert in pediatric laser and surgery, acne and sun safety with media coverage in the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, LA Times, Parents, Elle, Huffington post, and USA Today. Dr. Benjamin holds many honorary positions and was awarded the inaugural Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) Volunteer of the Year and currently sits on the WDS Board of Directors. She is a published author of two medical textbooks. Dr. Benjamin is a mother and passionate advocate for women and children. She serves on medical advisory boards and is a consultant for select industry, including an ambassador role with Dove. Dr. Benjamin is a sought after speaker and a respected leader in her field.

Latanya Benjamin, MD is a renowned Pediatric Dermatologist and former Professor at Stanford University. Nationally recognized as an expert in pediatric laser and surgery, acne and sun safety with media coverage in the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, LA Times, Parents, Elle, Huffington post, and USA Today. Dr. Benjamin holds many honorary positions and was awarded the inaugural Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) Volunteer of the Year and currently sits on the WDS Board of Directors. She is a published author of two medical textbooks. Dr. Benjamin is a mother and passionate advocate for women and children. She serves on medical advisory boards and is a consultant for select industry, including an ambassador role with Dove. Dr. Benjamin is a sought after speaker and a respected leader in her field.

Latanya Benjamin, MD is a renowned Pediatric Dermatologist and former Professor at Stanford University. Nationally recognized as an expert in pediatric laser and surgery, acne and sun safety with media coverage in the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, LA Times, Parents, Elle, Huffington post, and USA Today. Dr. Benjamin holds many honorary positions and was awarded the inaugural Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) Volunteer of the Year and currently sits on the WDS Board of Directors. She is a published author of two medical textbooks. Dr. Benjamin is a mother and passionate advocate for women and children. She serves on medical advisory boards and is a consultant for select industry, including an ambassador role with Dove. Dr. Benjamin is a sought after speaker and a respected leader in her field.

Jose Mendez, DO, has over twenty years of experience as a physician practicing in various settings, including dermatology, dermatologic surgery, wound care, critical care, primary care, and medical research. He applies his extensive experience at Dermatology Consultants P.A. in Miramar and Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Mendez has over thirteen years of experience in general dermatology and specializes in Mohs surgery.

Dr. Mendez served as a voluntary Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He has also served as a Clinical Professor for Internal Medicine and Dermatology with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Professor for the Department of Dermatology Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Mendez has been the principal investigator for several dermatology research trials.

Dr. Mendez graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Mendez is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Physician Specialties and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is also board certified in Geriatric Care and Family Medicine.

Dermatology of Boca, located in Boca Raton, FL, is proud to offer a wide menu of care and services to patients, including medical dermatology, facials, laser treatments, MOHS Micrographic Surgery, and cosmetic rejuvenation. Services include Body Contouring, Laser Treatments, Tattoo Removal, Laser Hair Removal, Skin Cancer treatment, Full Body Exams, Psoriasis treatment, Eczema treatment, Rosacea treatment, and Acne treatment.

Under the leadership of Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz MD, FAAD, Dermatology of Boca has become much more than just a dermatology practice. The practice includes a center for clinical research and now serves patients from not only Boca Raton, but also the rest of the country. Even international patients now seek care at Dermatology of Boca thanks to the strong reputation they have built. The team at Dermatology of Boca looks forward to meeting new patients and to welcoming returning patients back. Same day appointments can be arranged, and patients are always seen on time. Call anytime to arrange an appointment.

 

 

Jose Mendez, DO, has over twenty years of experience as a physician practicing in various settings, including dermatology, dermatologic surgery, wound care, critical care, primary care, and medical research. He applies his extensive experience at Dermatology Consultants P.A. in Miramar and Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Mendez has over thirteen years of experience in general dermatology and specializes in Mohs surgery.

Dr. Mendez served as a voluntary Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He has also served as a Clinical Professor for Internal Medicine and Dermatology with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Professor for the Department of Dermatology Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Mendez has been the principal investigator for several dermatology research trials.

Dr. Mendez graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Mendez is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Physician Specialties and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is also board certified in Geriatric Care and Family Medicine.

Welcome to Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches

John M. Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. Dr. Strasswimmer sees patients at the Delray Beach, Florida, office of Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches. 

Dr. Strasswimmer was raised in Boston, earning both his medical and doctorate degrees from Tufts University. He served his internship at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and his residency in dermatology at Yale Medical School in New Haven, Connecticut. He returned to Harvard as a laser surgery fellow and completed an additional one-year fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery through the American College of Mohs Surgery. He served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and was a staff dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston prior to joining Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches.

Dr. Strasswimmer is the lead author of more than a dozen cutting-edge research studies and continues to carry out research in skin cancer and lasers. He is a regular speaker at national and international symposia on dermatologic surgery. He specializes in dermatologic surgery and along with Dr. Howard A. Green and Dr. Richard Krathen, they are three of the few fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons in Florida. 

When he's not working, Dr. Strasswimmer is an avid traveler and performs medical mission work around the world. 

Dr. Strasswimmer is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, an associate of the American College of Mohs Surgery, a fellow of the American Society of Laser Surgery and Medicine, and on the executive committee of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Joshua M. Berlin is a board-certified dermatologist, and a leader in the fields of dermatology and medical aesthetics. He and the highly-skilled team at Premier Dermatology Partners^® provide a full line of dermatological services to patients in the Boynton Beach, Florida and Boca Raton, Florida area. Premier Dermatology Partners^® offers effective treatment options for a wide variety of commonly reported dermatological health conditions, including acne, dry skin, sun damage, unwanted facial hair, rashes, eczema and psoriasis. The doctor also specializes in the use of both Botox^® and Juvederm^®. Dr. Berlin specializes in offering state-of-the-art treatment options for both skin cancer and varicose veins, while providing patients with compassionate, high-quality care.

Dr. Berlin graduated with his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, and prior to that he graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to perform his dermatology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in Cleveland, Ohio. He then returned home to Florida to open his practice. Dr. Berlin is well respected in his field, having performed extensive research on many types of dermatological conditions. He has been featured in both medical journals and scientific publications. Dr. Berlin always welcomes new patients at Premier Dermatology Partners^®. Call or click ‘Book Online’ today!

 

Dr. Vitor Weinman, a Board Certified dermatologist, specializes in a wide variety of cosmetic and dermatological procedures, including Botox®, dermal fillers, sclerotherapy, and a full line of Zo® Skin Health products. Not only is Dr. Weinman considered the leading authority on ZO Skin Health products in Coral Gables, Florida, he has over 20 years of experience effectively treating skin-related health issues, including acne, psoriasis, skin cancer, and rosacea. Dr. Weinman serves patients at South Florida Dermatology.

Dr. Weinman attended the University of Antwerp Faculty of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. The doctor, an active member of the American Board of Dermatology and certified in both dermatology and dermatopathology, contributes to many notable medical publications, including PubMed. Dr. Weinman and his staff speak Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English. South Florida Dermatology is currently accepting new patients.

Welcome to Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches

Board certified dermatologist Brett S. Dock, MD, FAAD, sees patients at the Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches offices in Atlantis and Wellington, Florida. His clinical interests and expertise include the detection and treatment of skin cancer, contact dermatitis, and other dermatologic conditions. 

Dr. Dock was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended high school at Detroit Country Day School in Birmingham, Michigan, and was a national merit scholar. Dr. Dock received a degree in biology and psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and earned a medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He then completed an internship in internal medicine at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, and a dermatology residency at Wayne State University, where he served as chief resident in the department of dermatology. 

Dr. Dock has presented papers at state and national dermatology conferences and published several journal articles. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. 

Cristina Lampuri, MD, FAAD, is a compassionate, board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches. She sees patients at the Atlantis and West Palm Beach, Florida, offices. Dr. Lampuri is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. 

Dr. Lampuri earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. She went on to obtain her medical degree from the University at Buffalo, where she received many awards and graduated summa cum laude. She was inducted into the prestigious national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. After medical school, Dr. Lampuri went on to complete her internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida. She returned to Brown University for her dermatology residency, where she served as chief resident. 

Dr. Lampuri has been practicing dermatology in South Florida since 2008 and is highly skilled in the areas of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She treats both adults and children for a variety of skin conditions and specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancer, moles, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and hair loss. In addition, she is also skilled in cosmetic dermatology treatments, including Botox®, fillers (Restylane® and Juvederm®), lasers, chemical peels, and sclerotherapy for the treatment of leg veins.