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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., FAOCD (curriculum vitae)
Dr. Matt Leavitt is a Board Certified dermatologist and the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS), the countries’ largest dermatology practice. Additionally, he is Founder and Chairman of Ameriderm, a division that provides billing and collections services for dermatology practices outside of ADCS.
Dr. Leavitt also founded Medical Hair Restoration (MHR), which he grew into national practice for surgical hair transplantation that became the second largest hair restoration practice in the country. Dr. Leavitt now holds the office of Executive Medical Advisor with Bosley, the largest hair restoration group in the world, due to the merger of MHR and Bosley.
Dr. Leavitt has served as President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) and as Advisor and Trustee for the North American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery. He is a founding father of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, where he served as its first vice president. The group administers board examinations and establishes standards for hair transplant surgeons. He was also the founder of the World Hair Society. Additionally, Dr. Leavitt was one of the founding members, and is currently the president, of the Hair Foundation.
As clinical advisor for Merck Pharmaceutical, Dr. Leavitt was among the original physicians selected to study the effects of the hair-growth drug Propecia on hair transplantation. Dr. Leavitt is currently a member of the advisory boards and national speaker for Abbott and Allergan, both pharmaceutical companies specializing in dermatology products. Formerly he was a member of the advisory boards of Pfizer (now Johnson & Johnson) Consumer Health, manufacturers of Rogaine. He was selected by the National Educational Foundation to train other physicians nationwide on the use of Botox, and was a member of Connetic’s Clinical Advisory Board, a company noted for its development of skin, dermatology and scalp related medications. Since 2005, Dr. Leavitt has served as a special consultant to Lexington International, manufacturers of the Hairmax LaserComb.
Dr. Leavitt currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Dermatology for University of Central Florida, University of Florida and NOVA Southeastern University. Additionally, he is a preceptor for NOVA University’s Physician Assistant Training Program. He is often requested to speak at Dermatology Grand Rounds at the University of Florida and the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Dr. Leavitt’s vision led to the development of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery’s research division which has undertaken numerous studies for major pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Leavitt is recognized both nationally and internationally as an accomplished author, clinical researcher, surgeon and lecturer on the subject of hair loss. He has been sought after to speak on hair loss and dermatology to diverse groups amongst which are the AOCD, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American academy of Dermatology, American Hair Loss Council, Premier Hair Show, European Cosmetic Surgeons, ISHRS, Masters Teaching Workshop in Mexico, the Multi-Specialty Foundation for Facial Aesthetic Surgical Excellence and the American Association of Anti-Aging.
Dr. Leavitt’s physician group was originally selected to research and evaluate the CO2 laser and again chosen as a beta site to study the practicality and use of the Erbium laser on hair transplantation. He was the 2002 recipient of the prestigious “Golden Follicle,” an award presented by nomination from an elite group of leaders and peers involved in hair transplantation surgery, known as the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), and selected for two consecutive years for the Milestone Award by the Italian Society of Hair Restoration. In 2002, he was also elected to the Board of Governors of the ISHRS, where he served until 2009.
Dr. Leavitt is a founder and 17 time chairman of the annual Live Surgery Workshop, which is acclaimed worldwide for its scope of training doctors in hair transplant and cosmetic surgery, its scientific presentations by the Who’s Who in the field of hair research and cosmetic procedures and for the showcasing of innovative surgical techniques, procedures and patented instruments. Dr. Leavitt is credited with originating “crosshatching,” and the “zipper” closure, techniques used in hair transplantation as well as inventing several surgical instruments. He has received three research grants from ISHRS and was a recipient of two educational monographs where he collaborated with a group of other physicians to develop teaching and instructive programs for doctors.
Dr. Leavitt has penned numerous articles for dermatology, hair and cosmetic journals and has served three times as editor for special hair loss editions of the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. He published a chapter on ‘Corrective Hair Surgery’ in the first edition of Hair Restoration, a medical textbook, and a chapter on ‘Follicle Facts’ in the fourth edition of the book. In 2004, he authored chapters on ‘Scalp Anatomy’ and ‘The Consultation Process’ in the fourth edition of another textbook, Hair Transplantation. He is also the author of three chapters in the upcoming 5th Edition of Hair Transplantation and published a chapter on LLLT (low-level laser therapy) in the laser textbook, Lasers and Non-Surgical Rejuvenation.” He has also published for the consumer, Women and Hair Loss: A Physician’s Perspective, which has been reviewed and acclaimed by such readers as Richard Simmons, and referenced as a source material in medical books.
Dr. Leavitt has been interviewed by Forbes, Men’s Vogue, Parents Magazine, International Herald Tribune, MD News, Cosmetic Surgery Times, 20/20, WGN radio, New Beauty, Healthy Aging, Playboy, MuscleMag and Men’s Health. He has appeared on America’s Health Network, CBS’s “The Early Show,” The Learning Channel, plus numerous local news programs nationwide. He has been interviewed by the Orlando Business Journal and USA Today regarding the Hairmax Lasercomb as well as appearing on NBC iVillage regarding acne and skin care. Most recently, Dr. Leavitt has been selected by ACG (the Association for Corporate Growth) for the 2010 award for outstanding corporate business. The Florida Medical Business Journal selected Dr. Leavitt as the recipient of the Physician Business Leadership award in 2003, and deemed his Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery offices as the “Best Dermatology Practice” in 2004. Florida Business Week has honored the dermatology practice several times for its management, patient care and for Dr. Leavitt’s achievements. He has co-sponsored five annual charity golf tournaments benefiting Ronald McDonald House, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCFA) in Orlando, Florida. In 2009 he was asked to be Chair of the CCFA Take Steps chapter in Orlando, a post he continues to hold.
A graduate of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Leavitt completed his residency at Ohio University Grandview Medical Center.
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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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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.