
Dr. Christopher Crotty, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatopathology,
Mohs Surgery
Medical Expertise of Dr. Christopher Crotty, MD
Dr. Crotty welcomes the challenge of difficult diagnostic and therapeutic problems of the skin, hair, and nails of adults and children. He has specialized training in internal medicine, dermatology, pathology, and dermatologic surgery, with particular expertise in the use of Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer.
Dr. Crotty also offers a full spectrum of cosmetic dermatological procedures, including laser resurfacing, Fraxel laser, microlaser peels, microdermabrasion,sclerotherapy for spider veins and chemical peels for acne, wrinkles, aging, and sun-damaged skin.
Dr. Crotty was one of the first doctors in the area to use a variety of lasers for removal of blemishes, birthmarks, acne scars, age spots, tattoos, and moles.
Dr. Crotty also offers a full spectrum of cosmetic dermatological procedures, including laser resurfacing, Fraxel laser, microlaser peels, microdermabrasion,sclerotherapy for spider veins and chemical peels for acne, wrinkles, aging, and sun-damaged skin.
Dr. Crotty was one of the first doctors in the area to use a variety of lasers for removal of blemishes, birthmarks, acne scars, age spots, tattoos, and moles.
About Dr. Christopher Crotty, MD
Dr. Christopher Crotty, MD is a board-certified Orlando dermatologist and Mohs surgeon providing care to patients at Sand Lake Dermatology Center that he established in 1988.
Dr. Crotty previously served assistant clinical professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and at Creighton University and now is an assistant clinical professor at the University of South Florida Medical Center. He continues to teach dermatology and dermatopathology to residents. He also serves on the admission committee of the UCF School of Medicine.
Dr. Crotty is a former president of the Central Florida Society of Dermatology, is a member of the Leader’s Society of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Sorin Society at the University of Notre Dame and the Doctor’s Mayo Society.
Dr. Christopher Crotty has published over a dozen scientific papers in leading specialty journals and has presented papers at national and international medical meetings. He has served American Academy of Dermatology Advisory Board and has an the teaching faculty of the American Academy of Dermatology. He was named PCAN Volunteer Physician of the Year in 2006 and has been named one of Orlando’s “Top Doctors” by Orlando magazine on several occasions.
Dr. Crotty previously served assistant clinical professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and at Creighton University and now is an assistant clinical professor at the University of South Florida Medical Center. He continues to teach dermatology and dermatopathology to residents. He also serves on the admission committee of the UCF School of Medicine.
Dr. Crotty is a former president of the Central Florida Society of Dermatology, is a member of the Leader’s Society of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Sorin Society at the University of Notre Dame and the Doctor’s Mayo Society.
Dr. Christopher Crotty has published over a dozen scientific papers in leading specialty journals and has presented papers at national and international medical meetings. He has served American Academy of Dermatology Advisory Board and has an the teaching faculty of the American Academy of Dermatology. He was named PCAN Volunteer Physician of the Year in 2006 and has been named one of Orlando’s “Top Doctors” by Orlando magazine on several occasions.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Procedures & Services
Botox® Cosmetic
Juvederm®
Laser Resurfacing
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Patient Education Resources
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What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
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What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
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Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Education & Training
Dr. Crotty received his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and his medical degree (MD) from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Denver’s Presbyterian Medical Center. While serving with the Direct Relief Foundation as a volunteer physician on American Samoa, he decided to become a dermatologist and was accepted into a dermatology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. While at the Mayo Clinic he studied under Dr. Fred Mohs where he learned the Mohs micrographic surgical technique. He also receive advanced training in dermatopathology at the prestigious Osborne Fellowship under the tutelage of Dr. A. Bernard Ackerman at New York University.
Professional Affiliations
Sand Lake Dermatology Center

Sand Lake Dermatology Center offer Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology Services
Sand Lake Dermatology Center has been a well-respected dermatology practice since opening its doors 28 years ago. Our practice is rooted in traditional, patient-centered values where the needs of the patient come first. Having all of our providers work together in one office allows us to utilize a team approach.
Deeply passionate about dermatology and skin care, our providers find medical dermatology particularly satisfying, helping acne patients achieve results and—especially critical in sunny Central Florida—educating their patients about skin cancer and the importance of yearly exams. When it comes to aesthetic dermatology, Sand Lake Dermatology Center is unique in its gentle, conservative approach, making every effort to offer patients a natural, youthful means of non-surgical skin rejuvenation.
We offer the full spectrum of aesthetic dermatological procedures and also welcome the challenge of difficult diagnostic and therapeutic diseases of the skin, hair and nails including:
Sand Lake Dermatology Center has been a well-respected dermatology practice since opening its doors 28 years ago. Our practice is rooted in traditional, patient-centered values where the needs of the patient come first. Having all of our providers work together in one office allows us to utilize a team approach.
Deeply passionate about dermatology and skin care, our providers find medical dermatology particularly satisfying, helping acne patients achieve results and—especially critical in sunny Central Florida—educating their patients about skin cancer and the importance of yearly exams. When it comes to aesthetic dermatology, Sand Lake Dermatology Center is unique in its gentle, conservative approach, making every effort to offer patients a natural, youthful means of non-surgical skin rejuvenation.
We offer the full spectrum of aesthetic dermatological procedures and also welcome the challenge of difficult diagnostic and therapeutic diseases of the skin, hair and nails including:
- Autoimmune and bullous disorders of the skin
- Skin diseases of systemic illness and immunosuppression
- Disorders of the mouth and mucous membranes
- 2nd opinion dermatopathology
- Drug reactions
- Complete skin cancer evaluation and mole checks
- Phototherapy including Narrowband Ultraviolet Light, Grenz and Excimer Laser
- Psoriasis treatment including Narrowband Ultraviolet Light, Biologics, Cyclosporine and Soriatane
- Acne treatment including Isotretinoin (Accutane), Phototherapy, Acne Peels and Acne Facials
- Laser treatments for red/brown blemishes and skin rejuvenation
- Scar and keloid treatments including acne scarring
- Comprehensive patch testing for allergic skin diseases
- Pediatric skin care, mole and birthmark evaluations
- Treatment for generalized itching and eczema
- Psychodermatology