Credentials
Dr. James DeVito joined Dermatology Associates of Colorado in January 2005 and became a partner in July 2006. Prior to moving to the Denver area, Dr. DeVito had a dermatology practice in San Francisco and was part of the clinical faculty in the Department of Dermatology at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA.
He practices general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with a special focus on aesthetic enhancements with fillers and treatment of acne and acne scars. He also specializes in the treatment of skin conditions that are of particular concern to individuals of color, including African-American, Asian, Hispanic and Indian patients.
Dr. DeVito earned his medical degree and Masters of Health Administration from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and subsequently completed his dermatology residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College in 1999. Prior to that he received his BA from Cornell University in biology and society (medical anthropology) with a minor in Portuguese.
He has participated in numerous basic science and clinical research studies over the years and is a clinical laser trainer, teaching other physicians how to use lasers. He has published numerous articles and presented at several national and international meetings. His research interests include new fillers and volumizing agents and cosmeceuticals. Dr. DeVito participates in numerous professional societies and is active in both teaching and lecturing in the community. He frequently travels internationally to learn about the latest cutting-edge procedures and most up-to-date techniques in cosmetic dermatologic surgery. He combines years of education and experience with compassion and concern for the comfort and satisfaction of his patients.
Dr. DeVito is a member of several professional societies including the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.