Dr. Johnny Gurgen graduated with honors from Kean University in New Jersey before getting a medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He did his internship with a special emphasis in internal medicine before finishing his dermatology residency at Suncoast Hospital in Largo, Florida while serving as a co-chief resident.
During his residency, he was awarded the Intendis Research Award and the Fifth annual North American Clinical Dermatologic Society Research Award in 2008. He was the winner of the Koprince Lecturer of the Year Award in 2009. Dr. Gurgen was also awarded the WDS Mentorship Grant in 2010 and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship, where he worked closely with experts in dermatology in both Sydney, Australia and Monterrey, Mexico.
Dr. Gurgen has been published in multiple world-renowned dermatology journals. He has been involved in giving back to the community by volunteering for various Melanoma Monday skin exams through the American Academy of Dermatology.
In his spare time, Dr. Gurgen enjoys playing soccer, all water sports and outdoor activities, and spending time with his wife and new daughter.