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James Solomon, M.D., PhD (curriculum vitae)
Dr James A. Solomon, who is the Director of Ameriderm Research, the Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS) Clinical Research Division, earned his Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; his PhD in Immunology from SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York; and his MD from SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, New York. He completed research fellowships at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo NY as well as at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. He did his residency training in Boston, Massachusetts: Pathology at the Mallory Institute of Pathology, Boston City Hospital: Pediatrics at Tufts New England Medical Center, and Dermatology at the combined Boston University/Tufts University program. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Before joining ADCS, Dr Solomon completed a varied career: first as a full time Assistant Professor at Boston University Department of Dermatology; then the Director of the Dermatology Department of MWCHP (a Blue Cross HMO); in private practice in Massachusetts for 17 years; and as cosmetic dermatologist for a hospital based dermatology practice in Illinois. During this time, he maintained academic associations with Tufts Medical School, University of Illinois, and Southern Illinois University and continued being involved in clinical research. He has been an active member of multiple medical societies including serving on several committees. These include the American Academy of Dermatology, Massachusetts Medical Society, Illinois Medical Society, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Royal Society of Medicine (United Kingdom), International Society for Hair Replacement Surgery, American Contact Dermatitis Society, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, Society for Investigative Dermatology, Association of Clinical Research Professionals, and Society of Clinical Research Associates.
As Director of Ameriderm Research, Dr Solomon is in charge of creating and establishing a new academic research model. ADCS is the largest dermatology practice with over 60 offices, seeing over 450,000 patients per year. The goal is to make available the latest clinical drugs and devices to our patients as well as make the large patient population available to the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. We currently have three clinical trial sites and are involved in over 20 studies. Through collaboration of our many physicians, PA’s and NRP’s as well as research physicians within our communities, we are expanding the number of sites as well as the disease states for which we accept studies to include a broad base of dermatologic studies as well as non-critical general medical problems such as stable type II diabetes.
Furthermore, Dr Solomon maintains two academic appointments: Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatology at University of Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Illinois as well as Associate Professor, Dermatology at University of Central Florida, College of Medicine in Orlando (soon Lake Nona) Florida. Through these appointments Dr Solomon is involved in both teaching as well as more basic clinical research collaborations. Not only does Dr Solomon travel to Illinois but ADCS has an Advanced Elective in Dermatology available in Florida for UIUC Medical Students. Dr Solomon is involved in multiple committees related to establishing the curriculum for the new UCF Medical School.
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Anthony Amoruso, M.D. (curriculum vitae)
Dr. Anthony Amoruso earned his Medical Degree from Creighton University College of Medicine in Omaha. He then served an Internal Medicine Internship at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Amoruso added a Dermatology Residency at State University of New York at Buffalo.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and has practiced medicine since 1977. In addition to general dermatology diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Amoruso has extensive experience in Mohs micro-graphic surgery.
Dr Amoruso has been a sub-investigator in studies on actinic keratoses and inoperable Basal Cell Carcinoma
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James Bernard, D.O. (curriculum vitae)
Dr. James Bernard earned his Medical Degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City. After his Internship at Phoenix General Hospital, he completed his Dermatology Residency through the Osteopathic Preceptorship in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Bernard is a Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, American Academy of Dermatology and Southern Medical Association. Recently, he has served as Preceptor for the Georgia Osteopathic Institute and Osteopathic Institute of the South.
Prior to joining Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Bernard practiced dermatology in Georgia for more than 30 years.
Dr Bernard has been involved in multiple clinical trials through Ameriderm Research. He has served as both principle as well as subinvestigator on studies involving such areas as psoriasis, acne, tinea, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and actinic keratoses.
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Matt Leavitt, D.O. (curriculum vitae)
Matt L. Leavitt, D.O. is the Founder and Medical Director of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery,Medical Hair Restoration and affiliated companies. He has lectured throughout the United States as well as internationally and has authored a textbook chapter on corrective hair transplant surgery.
Dr. Leavitt continues to receive recognition through local and national television, domestic and international press and numerous publications, including Forbes, Playboy and Parents Magazines. To his credit, he has twice edited a special edition of the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. Under the auspices of the North American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery, Dr. Leavitt has chaired Live Workshops on Hair Restoration involving physicians worldwide.
Specializing in skin cancer, cosmetic surgery and general dermatology, he has authored several articles in leading medical journals on the treatment of hair loss and other conditions relating to cosmetic surgery. Dr. Leavitt's patients include physicians, politicians, celebrities and dignitaries - as well as thousands of individuals from all walks of life.
Dr. Leavitt graduated from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He trained in Dermatology at Ohio University/Grandview Medical Center. Dr. Leavitt is Board Certified in Dermatology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, American Academy of Dermatology, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, American Hairloss Council, Florida Medical Society, Florida Dermatological Surgeons Society, and the Central Florida Dermatology Society.
Dr. Leavitt is the Past President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology as well as the President of The World Hair Society. He is a Presidential Advisor and Trustee for The North American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery.
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Jere Mammino, D.O. (curriculum vitae)
Dr. Jere Mammino completed his Dermatology training at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington, D.C. For eight years, he served in the U.S. Air Force and finished his career as a Major. He was twice awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding care to his patients.
Dr. Mammino is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology and National Board of Osteopathic Examiners. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and Secretary-Treasurer of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.
Through his interest in education and teaching, he developed Orlando’s first Dermatology residency training program for which he was Program Director. Dr. Mammino also has a passion for medical missions, volunteering to work in Nicaragua, Brazil, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
He speaks to state and national audiences about various Dermatology issues and practices all aspects of Clinical Dermatology.
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Keith Perrine, M.D. (curriculum vitae)
Dr. Keith Perrine earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Wright State University and his Medical Degree from Ohio State University School of Medicine.
He served a Residency in General Surgery at the Meridia Huron Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. A second Residency in Plastic Surgery was completed at Wright State University.
His professional memberships include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Dr. Perrine is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in all aspects of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr Perrine has been a sub-investigator in studies on inoperable Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Douglas Robins, M.D. (curriculum vitae)
Dr. Douglas Robins, a native of Washington, D.C. graduated from Washington and Lee University and George Washington University Medical School. His dermatology training was done at New York University – Bellevue Medical Center. He entered private practice in Washington, D.C. where he served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University Medical School. In addition, he served as President of the Washington D.C. Dermatology Society and represented the Medical Society of the District of Columbia as an alternate delegate to the American Medical Association.
In February, 2000 Dr Robins moved to Jacksonville, Florida and joined a group practice with offices in Duval and St. John’s County. In August, 2009 he joined Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. While practicing in Jacksonville he served as President of the Jacksonville Dermatology and as Membership Chairman and Vice President of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He has also served as principal investigator and co-investigator in more than 50 clinical dermatology trials, many of which involved the newer systemic agents used to treat psoriasis.
Dr. Robins’ primary interests in practice include the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, as well as all aspects of medical dermatology. Through his extensive experience he has a particular expertise in the treatment of psoriasis.
Dr. Robins’ memberships include the American Medical Association, Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and the Noah Worchester Dermatological Society. He is Chairman of the Dermatology Department at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. In addition, he is a member of the Dermatology Foundation’s Annenberg Circle and is on the Presidential Council of the National Psoriasis Foundation. Since 2001, he has been listed on the Best Doctors in America database. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology.
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Dr. John Symeonides (curriculum vitae)
Dr John Symeonides, a native of Greece, graduated from the University of Athens Medical School in 1987. In 1996 he completed his family practice residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals in Saginaw, MI. Dr Symeonides is a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Physicians, a Certified Medical Director by the American Medical Directors Association, and fellow of the American Board of Physicians Nutrition Specialists. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. Currently, he has a private practice in Palm Coast/Ormond Beach, FL, and serves as the Medical Director, Long Term, Home Health & Hospice Palliative Facilities in FL. Dr Symeonides collaborates with Ameriderm Research as a sub-investigator.