Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA)
Dermatology
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Medical Expertise of Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C
Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails and enjoys all aspects of surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
About Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C
Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant focused on providing dermatology care to patients in Rome and the surrounding Floyd County area of Georgia at Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Centers.
Douglas practiced Internal Medicine for three years and before specializing in Dermatology in 2000. He has published multiple articles in dermatology journals, and lectures frequently at medical conferences throughout the Southeast.
Douglas DiRuggiero is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) is the founding President of the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistant Society.
Douglas practiced Internal Medicine for three years and before specializing in Dermatology in 2000. He has published multiple articles in dermatology journals, and lectures frequently at medical conferences throughout the Southeast.
Douglas DiRuggiero is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) is the founding President of the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistant Society.
Patient Education Resources
Acne Medication Savings
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Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
Eczema Medication Savings & Support Programs
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Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Education & Training
Douglas DiRuggiero graduated with Honors from the Duke University Physician Assistant Program and received his Masters of Health Sciences.
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Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C
Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Centers serves the Floyd County area. Our dermatologists offer extensive options for skin cancer treatment, cosmetic surgery, and dermatology services that promote healthy skin.
With Mohs Micrographic surgery, we can remove all of your cancer with very little scarring. Our plastic surgery services can help your skin recover its youthful shine. Visit our convenient Rome skin clinic for yourself or your children, for big or small concerns.
Some treatments require frequent visits, making it more difficult for patients who have to drive long distances. With as many as 11 locations in Chattanooga and North Georgia, our skin treatment centers offer patients more options.
Whether it is an irritating rash or worrisome mole, you can trust our skin doctors to treat a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions for all ages.
With Mohs Micrographic surgery, we can remove all of your cancer with very little scarring. Our plastic surgery services can help your skin recover its youthful shine. Visit our convenient Rome skin clinic for yourself or your children, for big or small concerns.
Some treatments require frequent visits, making it more difficult for patients who have to drive long distances. With as many as 11 locations in Chattanooga and North Georgia, our skin treatment centers offer patients more options.
Whether it is an irritating rash or worrisome mole, you can trust our skin doctors to treat a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions for all ages.