For more than 20 years, I have specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails. My background includes four years of medical school, a one-year internship and three more years of study in the specialty of dermatology. Following this training, I successfully completed rigorous examinations to earn my board certification.
Certifications and Education
- Board certified - American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
- AOA-approved preceptorship - The Dermatology Center at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Internship - Metropolitan Hospital, Springfield, PA
- D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- B.S., Chemistry – Allegheny College
Specialized Training
- Board certified dermatologist since 1991
- FDA approved procedures
- BOTOX since 2002
- SCLEROTHERAPY (for spider veins) since 1987
- CHEMICAL PEELS since 1987
- Fillers
- SCULPTRA COSMETIC since 2010
- JUVEDERM since 2006
- RADIESSE since 2006
- RESTYLANE since 2003
Academic Appointments
- Clinical assistant professor, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, since 1992
- Fellow, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology
- Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
- Erie County Medical Society
- National Psoriasis Foundation
Awards and Recognition
- “Gold Level” Award, Volunteerism, American Academy of Dermatology
- “Roland E. Miller, MD, Annual Teaching Award,” Hamot Medical Center
- “Teacher of the Year,” Millcreek Community Hospital
- Jeffrey Schwartz Memorial Award, Metropolitan Hospital-Springfield Division
- Lambda Sigma National Honors Society • Alden Scholar, Allegheny College
- Diplomat, The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners