Dermatology practice

Safely Reopening Derm Practices with Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover
Safely Reopening Derm PracticesJoin Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover, Director of SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts as he discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected dermatology practices across the country and around the world.  In the face of a change that no one was really prepared for, Dr. Dover and an esteemed panel of experts from the fields of Infectious Disease, Immunology, Public Health Policy, Dermatology, …
Safely Reopening Derm Practices
Patient Buzz: How COVID-19 Will Forever Change Dermatology
COVID-19 AND DERMATOLOGYEPI Health has graciously supported the COVID-19 News and Resource Center. Refinery29 recently posted an article about COVID-19’s lasting impact on dermatology, questioning how the pandemic will affect everything from office visits to innovation to the demand for aesthetics. For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Jeffrey Dover, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology a …
COVID-19 AND DERMATOLOGY
To Compound or Not to Compound
Compounding in dermatologyJDD Author and Senior Associate Editor, Dr. Leon Kircik, dives into the controversial and confusing  landscape of in-office medication compounding. In-office compounding, once part and parcel of dermatologic practice, has become increasingly controversial—and confusing. As a result of legitimate public health concerns, FDA scrutiny began with compounding facilities. Unfortunately, regulatory f …
Compounding in dermatology
The Decision to Start a Practice – Part 1
new dermatology practiceThe dermatology resident finishing his or her training faces many choices and opportunities for practice. This article reflects the experience of a dermatologist in private practice for over 40 years, covering the key issues in the decision-making process that culminates in a functional and desirable office space. Although this process applies primarily to those in private practice, the specifics …
new dermatology practice
Back to Basics: How to Regain Joy in Practicing Dermatology
private equity and burnoutI was a solo dermatologist for 25 years, happily practicing for the first 10 or 15 years. Then I became burnt out from the loss of autonomy and authority that has plagued the specialty as of late. Government regulations have usurped our autonomy by requiring compliance with certain guidelines and use of an EHR. Payers have usurped our authority when, to quote my colleague Dr. Neal Bhatia, “The p …
private equity and burnout