Dr. Melissa Lazarus, MD, FAAD

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Acute skin infection

Benign or precancerous skin growths

Acute skin infection

Benign or precancerous skin growths

More about Dr. Melissa Lazarus, MD, FAAD

Melissa C. Lazarus, M.D. is a Board Certified dermatologist with extensive experience and expertise in general, cosmetic, pediatric, and surgical dermatology. Dr. Lazarus has published numerous chapters and papers in well-respected medical textbooks and peer reviewed journals, given lectures at both national and international meetings, and has been involved in multiple clinical research trials. In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Lazarus is often sought out to give advice to popular magazines such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, New Beauty, Fitness, and Health, and local news and print media. A voluntary instructor at the University of Miami's Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Dr. Lazarus was recently appointed secretary/treasurer of the Miami Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Lazarus is most proud of the relationships she has forged with her patients, providing a high level of personalized service with an unending commitment to the best quality of care for every member of the family. Melissa Lazarus, M.D. received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami, where she was accepted into the prestigious "Medical Scholars Program," from which she graduated with honors. She then received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where she graduated with "Research Distinction" for her work in cosmetic dermatology research and the "Best in Dermatology" award. After completing an internship in Pediatrics at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dr. Lazarus received her Dermatology specialty training at one of the most prestigious national dermatology departments: the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami. In her free time Dr. Lazarus enjoys yoga, designing jewelry, cooking, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and sons.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Miami, Doctor of Medicine

University of Miami, Residency in Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology

University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internship in Pediatrics

Practice

Melissa Lazarus, M.D. Dermatology

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

Professional memberships

American Academy of Dermatology

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

American Medical Association

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Awarded "Best in Dermatology" from the University of Miami School of Medicine

Graduated with "Research Distinction" for her work in cosmetic dermatology research

Alster TS, Tanzi EL, Lazarus M. The use of fractional laser photothermolysis for the treatment of atrophic scars. Dermatologic Surgery, March 2007

Baumann L, Vujevich J, Halem M, Martin LK, Kerdel F, Lazarus M, Pacheco H, Black L, Bryde J. Open-Label Pilot Study of Alitretinoin Gel 0.1% in the Treatment of Photoaging. Cutis, July 2005

Mallin K and Lazarus MC. Treating children is different. Dermatology Clinics; April 2005

Lazarus, M and Kerdel FA. Chapter 16: Pigmentary Disorders in Dermatology- Just the Facts; Kerdel FA, Jimenez-Acosta, F.McGraw-Hill 2003

Background

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1295788198

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