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Leslie Merryman

Fellowship Program

Welcome to our new fellows: (left to right) Karl Hoegler, MD – Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow; Elaine Kunzler, MD and Basil Patel, MD – Dermatopathology Fellows; and Anita Arthur, MD – Interdisciplinary Dermatitis Fellow Dr. Hoegler completed medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, his…

Michael Lavery Spotlight

Dr. Michael Lavery joined the faculty at the University of Florida Department of Dermatology in July 2022. Dr Lavery obtained his medical degree from Queen’s University Belfast School of Medicine in Ireland, where he subsequently completed an Internal Medicine Residency. As his passion for dermatology grew, he then went…

Leah Hooey Spotlight

Dr. Hooey completed her residency at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her most memorable moment of her residency was the relationships that she was able to form with her co-residents and faculty. It truly felt like a family. Leah then completed her fellowship at The University of…

Research Highlights

We have an active Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), with a broad range of sponsored trials from skin cancer treatment to inflammatory skin disease (e.g. atopic dermatitis, itch, prurigo nodularis) as well as investigator-initiated studies. We are part of nationwide registry studies to investigate the effects of psoriasis medications (Dr. Montanez)…

Jacksonville Clinic News

Written by Drs. Stephanie Carstens and Abel Torres The UF Department of Dermatology has a bustling outpatient practice located just off Gate Parkway in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville practice started in 2015 and has grown rapidly over the past 5 years. Initially located near downtown off of Emerson Street, the…

Pediatric Dermatology

Written by Dr. Abel Torres Beginning in 2019, our Pediatric Dermatology services expanded to serve patients at the Jacksonville (Deerwood) clinic, in addition to Gainesville. In Gainesville, we piloted a new pediatric dermatology continuity clinic with our residents, which has been well-received and a lot of fun! 2020 marked a…

Residency Program Open House! NEW DATE!

We are excited to extend you an invitation to the University of Florida Dermatology Residency Program Virtual Open House followed by a resident meet and greet! Learn more about our program as well as get a chance to meet our faculty and residents. Thursday, October 6, 2022 University of…

Celebrating teaching excellence

Faculty was recognized at 22nd annual Celebration of Excellence in Medical Education Faculty were invited to reflect on their teaching accomplishments and their dedication to shaping the next generation of health care professionals at the UF College of Medicine’s 22nd annual Celebration of Excellence in Medical…

New Interdisciplinary Dermatitis Fellowship!

University of Florida Department of Dermatology Interdisciplinary Dermatitis Fellowship   The Interdisciplinary Dermatitis Fellowship is an ideal opportunity for highly motivated individuals who wish to gain research and clinical experience in medical dermatology and allergy. Training will include educational time in specialty clinics (allergy, complex dermatology…

Dermatopathology Compass

Congratulations to Dr. Vladimir Vincek on his recent publication of “Dermatopathology Compass“!  This is his second published book on the subject.  The first was “Dermatopathology A-Z: A Comprehensive Guide.” This book is intended for residents of dermatology and pathology.The sheer number of different skin diseases makes the field of…