Dermatology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in skin, hair and nail care, specially trained to provide the full spectrum of skin care.

The UF Department of Dermatology at Shands offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with skin-related problems or diseases. Physicians have subspecialty training and experience in skin, hair and nail diseases, both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, wrinkle, scar and age spot removal, pediatric dermatology, reconstructive surgery, chemical peels and sclerotherapy.

Specialty services inlcude:

• Pediatric dermatology
• Phototherapy
• Connective tissue / collagen vascular disease

Laser and Cosmetic Center

• Chemical peels
• Sclerotherapy
• BOTOX injections
• Laster wrinkle revision
• Laser age spot removal
• Laser acne scar revision
• Laser birth mark revision
• Laser spide vein removal for face and legs
• Tattoo removal

Skin Cancer Center
Providing patient individualized treatment of skin cancers and benign growths.

• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Exisional surgery
• Electrosurgery
• Cryosurgery
• Reconstructive surgery

Information
Dermatology services are available from the UF Division of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery at Dermatology and Skin Cancer on the fourth floor of Shands Medical Plaza. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Shands HealthCare Consultation Center at (800) 749-7424 or (352) 265-8000.