Skin & Aging Columns

Dr. Bisaccia	Dr. Scarborough

This feature series offers expert insight and practical application for cosmetic procedures. The senior authors, Dr. Emil Bisaccia and Dr. Dwight A. Scarborough, are authors of the textbook The Columbia Manual of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Bisaccia is a practicing dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Columbia University of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Dr. Scarborough is a practicing dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Keri	Dr. Del Rosso

The purpose of this column is to give dermatologists answers, that are backed by research, to common questions concerning acne and rosacea. The authors of this column are Jonette E. Keri, M.D., Ph.D., and James Q. Del Rosso, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.

Dr. Keri is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami. She's also the Chief of Dermatology at the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Dr. Del Rosso is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

Dr. Jacob

Sharon Jacob, M.D., is a contact dermatitis expert who provides an enlightening, practical look at common allergens to offer education about the cause of patients' allergies and products to avoid. She is the Director of the Contact Dermatitis Clinic at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine.

Ms. Ellzey

Coding expert Inga Ellzey offers practical advice on how physicians can simplify insurance coding to ensure maximum reimbursements. Ms. Ellzey is President/CEO of the Inga Ellzey Practice Group, Inc., in Casselberry, FL, and she is an expert on dermatology coding, documentation and reimbursement. She has more than 35 years of experience in the field of dermatology and is also the CEO and founder of two nationwide billing services.

Dr. Beer

Dermatologist Ken Beer, M.D., a cosmetic dermatology expert, provides updates on procedures, such as hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, liposuction, fillers, and advice on running a successful cosmetic dermatology practice. Dr. Beer is in private practice in West Palm Beach, FL. He's also Volunteer Clinical Instructor in Dermatology at the University of Miami, a Consulting Associate in the Department of Medicine at Duke University, and Section Chief of Dermatology at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

Dr. Khachemoune

Section Editor Amor Khachemoune, M.D., C.W.S., offers a monthly photo case presentation that presents readers with an unusual case and quizzes them as to the diagnosis. Dr. Khachemoune is with the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at New York University School of Medicine.

Mr. Parshall

Mike Parshall, author of this column, is Vice President of The Health Care Group and President of Health Care Managers, Inc., in Plymouth Meeting, PA. His column, which will report on timely statistical data relevant to the practice of dermatology, will publish quarterly.

Mr. Jarvis	Mr. Mandell

Financial experts provide essential information for pressing issues facing dermatologists.

Christopher Jarvis, M.B.A., and David Mandell, J.D., M.B.A., are co-authors of The Doctor’s Wealth Protection Guide, and co-founders of Jarvis & Mandell, LLC with offices in Los Angeles and New York (see www.jarvisandmandell.com)

Dr. Goldenberg

Section Editor Gary Goldenberg, M.D., highlights important trends and issues affecting the practice of dermatology. Dr. Goldenberg, Section Editor of Issues in Dermatology, is a Dermatopathology Fellow at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Pathology, in Denver, CO.

Dr. Scheinfeld

Noah Scheinfeld, M.D., J.D., updates doctors on how to protect themselves from emerging legal issues in practice. Dr. Scheinfeld graduated from Harvard Law School in 1989 and from Yale Medical School in 1997. He's currently an alternate on the Investigational Review Board at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He's also an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University.

Dr. Weinstein	Dr. Buka

Miriam Weinstein, M.D., offers highlights of important pediatric conditions as well as practical pearls for treating them. Dr. Weinstein is in the Division of Pediatric Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto.

Robert Buka, M.D., J.D., F.A.A.P., is Clinical Instructor in Pediatric Dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. In addition, he’s the Director of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at The Dermatology Group in Verona, NJ.

Dr. Barankin

Section Editor Benjamin Barankin, M.D., offers insight into the personal and professional lives of leading dermatologists. Dr. Barankin is a dermatologist bsesd in Toronto, Canada. He is author-editor of four books in dermatology. He is also co-editor of Dermanities (www.dermanities.com) Dr. Barankin has also written five books.

Dr. Del Rosso

James Q. Del Rosso, D.O., F.A.O.C.D., a pharmacology expert and practicing dermatologist, gives readers research highlights on important new medications. Dr. Del Rosso is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

Dr. Werschler	Ms. Larson

Leading dermatologist Wm. Philip Werschler, M.D., and practice management expert, Kari Larson, M.B.A., present solutions to common business problems. Dr. Werschler is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Dermatology at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the Immediate Past President of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, and founder and Medical Director of Aesthetic Image, a medical spa, in Spokane, WA. Ms. Larson is the Practice Administrator for Spokane Dermatology Clinic, an integrated Mohs, therapeutic and cosmetic practice. She has been involved in healthcare management for the past 11 years.

Dr. Cohen	Dr. Berlin

Dermatologic surgical experts, Joel L. Cohen, M.D., and Alexander L. Berlin, M.D., offer their expertise in performing a variety of surgical procedures relevant to dermatology. Dr. Cohen is Director of AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery in Englewood, CO. His practice focuses on Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology. He is Past President of the Colorado Dermatologic Society, Chair of the ASDS Patient Education Committee, and on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr. Berlin is in private practice at the Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey in New York, NY. He is also Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. Dr. Berlin’s practice focuses on Mohs and laser surgery as well as cosmetic dermatology.