Curriculum Vitae

Lawrence A. Schiffman, D.O., FAOCD

EDUCATION

Aug 1996-May 2000 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ-SOM)
School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ (Rowan University)
Aug 1992-May 1996 Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbiology, Cum Laude
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2024- Present Clinical Associate Professor: Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
 2024- Present Clinical Preceptor: St. George’s University Medical School
 2024- Present Clinical Preceptor: Tampa University Physician Assistant Program
2022- Present Clinical Preceptor: Barry University Physician Assistant Program
2012- Present Clinical Preceptor: Keralty Hospital Residency Program
2012- Present Affiliate Assistant Professor: Nova Southeastern University,
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
2012-2013 Assistant Program Director: Larkin Community Hospital,
Dermatology Residency Program, South Miami, FL
Stan Skopit DO FAOCD: Program Director
2002-2004 Clinical Adjunct Faculty, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
2002-2003 Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Jul 2022-2023 Associate Staff: Jackson Memorial Health System Miami, FL
May 2012-2015 Associate Staff: Larkin Community Hospital Miami, FL
Jul 2010-Present Associate Staff: Baptist Health System, Kendall FL
Jan 2010-Present Staff: Westchester General (Keralty) Hospital Miami, FL
Jan 2011-Present Affiliate Staff: South Miami Hospital Miami, FL
Jul 2005-Jul 2009 Resident Staff: St John’s Episcopal Hospital Far Rockaway, NY
March 2005 Associate Staff: Bradford County Manor Troy, PA
Jul 2005 Associate Staff: Barnes Kasson County Hospital Susquehanna, PA
Jul 2005 Associate Staff: Endless Mountain Health Systems Montrose, PA

POST DOCTORAL TRAINING

July 2006-July 2009 AOA/AOCD Dermatology Residency
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, South Shore, Far Rockaway, NY
Marvin Watsky DO FAOCD: Residency Program Director
Suzanne Sirota-Rozenberg DO FAOCD: Assistant Residency Program Director
July 2005-2006 AOA/ACOFP Family Medicine PGY2 Residency year
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, South Shore, Far Rockaway, NY
July 2001-May 2005 Fellowship in Dermatology and Teledermatology
Derm Dx Centers for Dermatology, Hazleton, PA
Stephen Schleicher MD, FAAD: Medical Director
June 2000-2001 AOA Traditional Rotating Internship
Kennedy Health System & Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Stratford,
NJ & Camden, NJ

CERTIFICATION

Jan 1, 2020 American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology Recertification
Dec 18, 2009 AOCD Board Certified: Fellow FAOCD: Certificate #424
April 7, 2005 American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) Board Certified Diplomate in Dermatology: Certificate #05-127
April 2001 National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
June 2000 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PLS) American Heart Association
July 2009 Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
June 2009 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association

LICENSURE

Oct 2004 New York
Oct 2003 New Jersey
Nov 2002 Florida
July 2001 Pennsylvania

SPECIAL SKILLS

  • Ability to diagnose and treat complex dermatological conditions, averaging 35 patients daily including clinical, cosmetic and surgical cases
  • Own, Direct, and Operate a private practice consisting of Medical Assistants, Physician Assistants, Aestheticians and
  • Support Staff
  • Clinical, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Skin Cancer Detection & Surveillance
  • Expertise in Dermoscopic evaluation of melanocytic lesions
  • Shave Biopsy, Punch Biopsy, Wide-Excision
  • Electrodessication & Curettage
  • Electrosurgery
  • Cryosurgery
  • Incision & Drainage
  • Suturing/Laceration repair
  • Skin Tags/Achrochordons
  • Cosmetic Neurotoxins: Botox/Dysport/Xeomin
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers: Restylane-L, Defyne, Refyne, Lyft, Kysse, Contour, RHA, Versa, Juvederm,Voluma
  • Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse, Radiance FN) Facial Contour
  • Sculptra (Poly-L-Lactic acid) Facial Contour
  • Sclerotherapy (23.4% hypertonic saline) Spider leg vein treatment
  • Intense Pulsed Light: Max G for Dyschromia and Rosacea; Max V for Acne; Max R for Laser Hair Reduction ICON
  • Fractionated Resurfacing: 1540 Er:YAG Palomar/Cynosure ICON PLATFORM
  • Laser Assisted Hair Reduction: 755nm alexandrite
  • Laser Assisted Telangiectasia Reduction: 532nm KTP
  • Laser Assisted Tattoo Removal: Q-switched 1064nm Nd:YAG
  • Laser Assisted Acne Reduction: 1450nm Diode
  • Laser Assisted Rhytids Reduction: 1450 nm Diode
  • Laser Assisted Vein Reduction: ICON 1064nm Nd:YAG
  • Laser Assisted Vascular Lesion Reduction: 595nm Pulsed Dye
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Alpha-hydroxy/Beta-Hydoxy acid Peels
  • Teledermatology Consultation: Store & Forward, Direct Video Consultation
  • Mole-Mapping, Computer Assisted
  • Digital Photography of Dermatoses and Skin lesions

Social Media @miamiskindr @dermpics

Cosmeceutical Product Sales: shop.miamiskindr.com

HONORS & AWARDS

August 2010 FELLOW of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
2009 Chief Resident: St John’s Episcopal Hospital Dermatology Residency Program
2006 1st place: St John’s Episcopal Hospital Poster Competition
2003 Physician Recognition Award, American Medical Association
1998-99 Student Doctor of the Year Nominee; UMDNJ, Stratford, NJ
1996 Cum Laude; University of Miami, FL
1995 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; University of Miami, FL
1994 Golden Key National Honor Society; University of Miami, FL
1993 Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society; University of Miami, FL
1992 Stanford Academic Scholarship; University of Miami, FL

TRADEMARKS

Miami Kind Dr., TM# XXXX, USPTO Issued: June 28, 2022
Private Skin Dr., TM# XXXX, USPTO Issued: April 12, 2016
Miami Skin Dr., TM# XXXX, USPTO Issued: Sept 29, 2015
Virtual Skin Dr., TM# XXXX, USPTO Issued: Aug 6, 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012 – Present Medical Director: LAWRENCE A. SCHIFFMAN, D.O., FAOCD, P.L., dba “Miami Skin Dr.”
3650 NW 82nd Ave, Suite 306 Doral, FL 33166
21414 W Dixie Hwy Aventura, FL 33180
2010 – 2021 Teledermatologist & Clinical Dermatologist: Holland America & Seabourne Cruise Lines and Clinic
PRIVATE SKIN DR, Port of Miami, Florida
2010 – 2012 Clinical, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatologist: Dermatology Associate, Miami Center for Dermatology, Pinecrest, FL
Office of Deborah Longwill, DO, FAOCD, Director
July – Sept 2009 Clinical Dermatologist: Office of Richard Berry, MD, FAAD, Brooklyn, NY
2006 – 2009 Resident: Combined Family Practice and Dermatology Residency Program, NY
2003 – 2005 Director, Tele-dermatology: Derm Dx Centers for Dermatology, Hazleton, PA
2003 – 2005 Staff Dermatologist: Lewisburg, Allenwood & Philadelphia, PA Federal Prisons, Department of Corrections
2003 – 2005 Cosmetic Dermatologist: Schleicher Dermatology Associates, Bonita Springs, FL
2003 – 2005 Medical Advisory Board Member: International Medical Spa Association
2001 – 2005 Postgraduate Dermatology Fellowship: Derm Dx Centers for Dermatology
1998 – 2000 National Director: Student Osteopathic Medical Association AIDS Awareness Program
1998 – 2000 USA-International Representative: AIDS and Reproductive Health Program
Executive Board Member: Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Alpha Omega Chapter, University of Miami
1994 – 1996 Judge: Minor Disciplinary Hearing Council, University of Miami, FL

TRAINING RECORD

July 2012→ Medical Director: Miami Skin Dr., Doral, Florida
Jan 2010-April 2012 Dermatology Associate: Miami Center for Dermatology
2010- Medical Director: WWW.PRIVATESKINDR.COM
2006-09 Position: Chief Resident, Dermatology and Dermatological
Surgery, St John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY
2005-06 Position: Resident, PGY2 Family Medicine, St John’s
Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY
2004-05 Position: Dermatology Associate, Derm Dx Centers for
Dermatology, Hazleton & Pottsville, PA
2001-04 Position: Post Graduate Dermatology Fellow, Derm Dx Centers for Dermatology, Hazleton, PA
Role: Lectures, Case Presentations, Clinical Procedures
Learner: Family Medicine Residents, Interns, Podiatry
Fellows, Medical Students, Physician Assistant Students, Nurse Practitioners, Aestheticians

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

2010- Clinical Instructor: To residents and interns at Westchester General Hospital, Miami, FL
2005-09 Daily instruction: To residents, interns, & students at St John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY
2001-05 Daily Instruction: Dermatological diagnosis, treatment and procedures to rotating medical students, interns & residents; Derm Dx, Hazleton, PA

Throughout my career, I have been a clinical preceptor and instructor to medical students, residents, interns, and physician assistant students. I have given lectures and presentations both in my clinical office as well as in hospitals and grand round

GRANT SUPPORT

1999 Merck Pharmaceutical Co. Educational Grant ($500) for publication of “The High School Peer Educational Series” and “AIDS Awareness Guidebook with Slide Set”- original educational program created by me and distributed to the 19 Osteopathic Medical Universities

PUBLICATIONS & POSTERS

  1. Schiffman LA, Watsky MS. “Bullous pemphigoid of the penis” Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, accepted for publication.
  2. Schiffman LA, Watsky MS, Berry RS, Heilman EH “Annular patches and plaques on the scrotum and buttocks” Archives of Dermatology, 2009:145(6)p. ’Off the Center-Fold’.
  3. Schiffman LA and Watsky MS. “Atypical Pyoderma Gangrenosum”.  Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, 2007:8(2) p 49-51.
  4. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Necrobiosis lipoidica” Emergency Medicine, 2007:39(8) p 53-54.
  5. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Favre-Racouchot syndrome” Emergency Medicine, 2007:39(8) p 53-54.
  6. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Nail psoriasis” Emergency Medicine, 2007:39(4) p 55-56.
  7. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Folliculitis decalvans”. Urgent Care, 2006:1(2) p 31-32.
  8. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Folliculitis decalvans”. Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(11) p 57-58.
  9. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Basal cell carcinoma”. Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(10) p 61-62.
  10. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Erythema nodosum”. Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(10) p 61-62.
  11. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Migratory glossitis”. Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(9) p 53-54.
  12. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Gout”. Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(9) p 53-54.
  13. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Erythema multiforme” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(8) p 29-30.
  14. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Darier’s Disease” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(8) p 29-30.
  15. Schiffman LA and Watsky M. “Case Report Atypical Pyoderma gangrenosum occurring in a sandblaster” AOCD Grand Rounds Web case, January 2007.
  16. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Gottron’s papules of Dermatomyositis” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(7) p 31-32.
  17. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Erythema infectiosum” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(7) p 31-32.
  18. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Eccrine cylindroma” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(6) p 51-52.
  19. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Epidermoid cyst” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(6) p 51-52.
  20. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Drug hypersensitivity reaction” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(5) p 33-34.
  21. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Eosinophilic folliculitis” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(5) p 33-34.
  22. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Kertatoacanthoma” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(4) p 33-34.
  23. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Erythema ab igne” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(4) p 33-34.
  24. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Digital fibroma” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(3) p 39-40.
  25. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Discoid lupus erythematosus” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(3) p 39-40.
  26. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Digital myxoid cyst” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(2) p 21-22.
  27. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(2) p 21-22.
  28. Schiffman LA “Metastatic Malignant Melanoma” Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention, Garden City, NY, April 2, 2006 (poster)
  29. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Cutis rhomboidalis nuchae” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(1) p 31-32.
  30. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Condyloma acuminata” Emergency Medicine, 2006:38(1) p 31-32.
  31. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Congenital Melanocytic nevus” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(12) p 29-30.
  32. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Bullous pemphigoid” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(10) p 33-34.
  33. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Osteoarthropathy” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(10) p 33-34.
  34. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Acral pustular psoriasis” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(7) p 29-30.
  35. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Hypertrophic scar” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(6) p 37-38.
  36. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Diagnosis at a Glance: Axillary Squamous cell carcinoma” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(6) p 37-38.
  37. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Acquired plantar keratoderma” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(5) p 29-30.
  38. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Acrochordon” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(5) p 29-30.
  39. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Apocrine hydrocystoma” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(4) p 39-40.
  40. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Alopecia areata” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(3) p 31-32.
  41. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Mycobacterium marinum” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(2) p 33-34.
  42. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Bowen’s Disease” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(2) p 33-34.
  43. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Tattoo allergy to cinnabar” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(1) p 33-34.
  44. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Becker’s Nevus” Emergency Medicine, 2005:37(1) p 33-34.
  45. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma” Emergency Medicine, 2004:36(10) p 7-8.
  46. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Dermatologic Look-alikes: Tinea corporis vs. Granuloma annulare” The Clinical Advisor, 2004:7(7) p 111-112.
  47. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Herpes simplex” Emergency Medicine, 2004:36(4) p 11-12.
  48. Schiffman, LA “Photoclinic: Malignant Melanoma” Consultant, 2004:44(5) p 720.
  49. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Dermatologic Look-alikes: Trichofolliculoma vs. Granuloma faciale” Cortlandt Forum, 2004: at press.
  50. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Malignant melanoma” Emergency Medicine, 2004:36(3) p 15-16.
  51. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Candida albicans” Emergency Medicine, 2004:36(3) p 15-16.
  52. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Dermatologic Look-alikes: Tinea corporis vs. Granuloma annulare” Cortlandt Forum, 2004:17(1) p 60-63.
  53. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Seborrheic keratoses” Emergency Medicine, 2004:36(1) p 13-14.
  54. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Neurodermatitis” Emergency Medicine, 2004:36(1) p 13-14.
  55. Cordova RF, Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Therapeutic Advances in Dermatology” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(12) p 24-32.*
  56. Cordova RF, Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA. “Update on Erythema Multiforme and Related Disorders” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(10) p 14-18.*
  57. Schleicher SM, Schiffman LA and Stairs BJ “Malignant Melanoma: Learn to Recognize a Killer” Massage Today, 2003:3(9) pp 1;10;16.
  58. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Mycosis fungoides” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(6) p 11-12.
  59. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Impetigo contagiosa” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(6) p 11-12.
  60. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Traction alopecia” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(4) p 13-14.
  61. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Eccrine cylindroma” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(4) p 13-14.
  62. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Darier’s Disease” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(3) p 9-10.
  63. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Ophiasis alopecia areata” Emergency Medicine, 2003:35(3) p 9-10.
  64. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Acne keloidalis nuchae” Emergency Medicine, 2002:34(11) p 9-10.
  65. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma” Emergency Medicine, 2002:34(9) p 9-10.
  66. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Mucha-Habermann Disease” Emergency Medicine, 2002:34(9) p 9-10.
  67. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Erythema nodosum”. Emergency Medicine, 2002:34(7) p 9-10.
  68. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Dermatologic Look-alikes: Atypical mycobacteria vs. Sporotrichosis” Cortlandt Forum, 2002:15(6) p 40-44.
  69. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Clear Cell Hidradenoma” Emergency Medicine, 2002:34(6) p 9-10.
  70. Schleicher SM and Schiffman LA “Diagnosis at a Glance: Pyogenic Granuloma” Emergency Medicine, 2002:34(6) p 9-10.

INVITED LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS

May 24, 2012 “Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician” Baptist Primary Care Symposium, Marco Island, FL
July 21, 2011 “Most common skin conditions in Athletes”  M.A.R.C Doral, FL
August 2, 2010 “Teledermatology:  Practical Applications and Case Reviews” 10th Annual Institute of Cruise Ship Medicine Conference, Doral FL
March 27, 2009 “Lymphangioma circumscriptum”
Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention, Resident Poster Competition, Happauge, NY
October 29, 2008 “Genital Porokeratosis”
AOCD Annual Convention- Resident lecture series, Las Vegas, NV
February 1, 2008 “Genital Porokeratosis”
AAD Annual Convention-Gross & Microscopic Dermatology Symposium, San Antonio, TXDermatology Symposium, San Antonio, TX
October 3, 2007 “Atypical Pyoderma gangrenosum”
AOCD Annual Convention- Resident lecture series, San Diego, CA
April 20, 2007 “Atypical Pyoderma gangrenosum”
Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention, Resident Poster Competition, Four Points Sheraton, Plainview, NY
April 1,  2007 “Atypical Pyoderma gangrenosum”
St John’s Episcopal Hospital Poster Competition
April 30, 2006 “Metastatic Malignant Melanoma”
St John’s Episcopal Hospital Poster Competition
March 31, 2006 “Metastatic Malignant Melanoma”
Eastern Regional Osteopathic Convention, Resident Poster Competition, Garden City Hotel, Garden City, NY
April 25, 2006 “Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician”
St John’s Episcopal Hospital Lecture Series
April 21, 2006 “Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma”
St John’s Episcopal Hospital Dermatology Residency Program
April 18, 2006 “Dermatoses Encountered in the Hospital Setting”
St John’s Episcopal Hospital Family Medicine Service
December 10, 2005 “Common Dermatoses”
St John’s Episcopal Hospital Lecture Series
May 2, 2004 “Teledermatology in the Federal Prison System”
American Telemedicine Association Long Course in Correctional Telemedicine, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL
Mar 13, 2004 “Recognition of Skin Cancer: The Danger Signs”
Bonita Springs Health Fair, Bonita Springs Community Health Center, Bonita Springs, FL
Jan 24, 2004 “New Concepts in Podiatric Dermatology: An Evidence Based Medicine Approach”
Temple University School of Podiatry, Philadelphia, PA
Mar 9, 2004 “Beyond Collagen: New Dermal Filler Options”
Aevium Institute, Bonita Springs, FL
Feb 24, 2004 “Skin Cancer: Recognizing the Danger Signs”
Hazleton Area Women’s Club, Hazleton, PA
Feb 9, 2004 “Skin Cancer: Recognizing the Danger Signs”
Aevium Institute, Bonita Springs, FL
Nov 7, 2003 “Common Dermatoses”
King’s College Physician Assistant Program, Wilkes, Barre, PA
Sept 20-21, 2003 “Dermatology for the Paramedical Professional”
Dermalogix Paramedical Skin Care Seminar, Sheraton Hotel, Miami, FL
April 23, 2003 “Options for Facial Enhancement”
Aevium Institute, Bonita Springs, FL
Feb 1-2, 2003 “Dermatology for the Paramedical Professional”
Dermalogix Paramedical Skin Care Seminar, Orlando, FL
April 18, 2002 “Recognition & Treatment of Acne & Rosacea”
Collagenex Pharmaceutical Representative Training Conference, Chicago, IL
Mar 20, 2004 “Treatment of Warts in Children”
Parent Teacher Association Conference, Freeland, PA
Sept 10, 2001 “Cutaneous manifestations of STD’s and AIDS”
Arcadia University Physician’s Assistant Program, Glenside, PA
July 13, 2001 “Current & Future Trends in HIV/AIDS & STD’s”
National Youth Leadership Forum, Villanova University, PA
Oct 23, 1999 “Update: The Worldwide AIDS Pandemic”
Student Osteopathic Medicine Association National Convention, San Francisco, CA
June 28, 1999 “Current Trends in HIV/AIDS & STDs”
National Youth Leadership Forum, Villanova University, PA
Jan 30, 1999 “Advances in AIDS Research and Vaccine Development”
5th Annual USA-International Health Program Conference, Columbus, OH
July 10, 1998 “Grand Rounds: HIV/AIDS”
Camden County Health Services Center (Lakeland Psychiatric Hospital), Lakeland, NJ
Mar 97- Nov 01 “The Health Crisis of HIV/AIDS & STDs”(6)
High School Scholars Program, UMDNJ-SOM, Stratford, NJ

MEDIA RESOURCE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

2001-04 Co-Host: Local Television Program “Skin Sense”, Sam-Son Productions, Hazleton, PA; 12 shows on various skin related topics for the general public

RESEARCH

2004 “12-week consumer product test comparing an anti-wrinkle peptide, HB168pal,  with Renova”, Helix BioMedix, Bothell, Washington
2003 “Efficacy of topical combination therapy in the treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris using benzoyl peroxide 5% gel and clindamycin 1% solution (Benzaclin)”  Dermik Pharmaceuticals
2003 “Evaluation of a topical peptide gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris” HelixBioMedix, Bothell, Washington
2003 “Evaluation of ProQ hand protectant and hydrocortisone butyrate (Pandel) in the treatment of hand dermatitis” Collagenex, Philadelphia, PA
2002 “Evaluation of Triluma ceam in the treatment of melasma”  Galderma
2002 “Comparison of Polysorb cream (Collagenex) versus SBR Lipocream in the treatment of chronic hand dermatitis” Ferndale Labs
2002 Evaluation of low-dose doxycycline hyclate (Periostat 20mg BID) in the treatment of mild to moderate acne and rosacea”, Collagenex

RELATED EXPERIENCE

2010 Teledermatologist, Holland America Line and Seabourne Cruise Ships
2005 Teledermatologist, Doctors TeleHealth Network, Newport Beach, CA
2004 Dermatology Associate, Derm Dx Centers for Dermatology, Hazleton, PA
2003-04 Aesthetic Dermatologist, Danielle Spa for Beauty and Wellness, Bonita Springs, FL
2002-05 Teledermatologist, United States Prison, Allenwood, PA
2002-04 Teledermatologist, United States Prison, Lewisburg, PA
2004-05 Teledermatologist, United States Prison, Philadelphia, PA

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. Schiffman

  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)
  • American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
  • American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
  • American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD)
  • American Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS)
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS)
  • American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS)
  • New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (NJAOPS)
  • UMDNJ – SOM Alumni Association
  • Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA)
  • Pennsylvania Medical Society (Luzerne County)
  • Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology (PAD)
  • Florida Medical Association (FMA)
  • Florida Academy of Dermatology
  • Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ)
  • New York Society of Osteopathic Medicine (NYSOM)
  • Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)
  • Medical Society of the County of Queens, NY
  • International Medical Spa Association (IMSA)
  • Society for Pediatric Dermatology
  • American Society of Dermatological Surgery (ASDS)
  • American Society of Mohs Surgery

LANGUAGES

Bilingual: English & Spanish (written & spoken)

EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS

Trombonist: Jazz and Classical Musician

Amateur Astronomy @starshots1

SCUBA, Boating, Fishing

Hiking; Travel

Family

REFERENCES

Furnished Upon Request