Dr. Brian Kopitzki, DO


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Mohs Surgery

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Clarkston Dermatology
5701 Bow Pointe Dr.
Suite 215 and 217
Independence charter Township, Michigan 48346
For an appointment, call (248) 620-3376
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Brian Kopitzki, DO

Clinical interests include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, actinic keratosis, and surgical and non-surgical treatments of skin cancer. Dr. Kopitzki performs Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, and sees general dermatology patients of all ages.

About Dr. Brian Kopitzki, DO

Dr. Kopitzki is a fellowship trained Mohs surgeon and dermatologist. He completed both an internal medicine and dermatology residency. After residency he practiced general and surgical dermatology in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He went on to complete a one year fellowship in Mohs and dermatologic surgery under the guidance of Roger Ceilley, MD a former pupil of Dr. Mohs. He performed more than 1,400 cases during his fellowship.
Dr. Kopitzki has lectured at national meetings and is published in dermatologic literature. 

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Education & Training

Mohs Surgery Fellowship: Dermatology PC / Roger Ceilley, MD
Dermatology Residency: Genesys/ Michigan State University
Internal Medicine Residency: Genesys / Michigan State University
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine: DO
Michigan State University: BS Psychology / Pre-med
American Academy of Dermatology
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Osetopathic Association
American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery