Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Cosmetic Dermatology
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Dr. Hamzavi practice general medical dermatology with a special focus on pigmentary disorders and hidradenitis suppurativa.
He also specializes in photo-dermatology and laser technology, and has performed thousands of laser procedures working with all ethnic skin types.
Dr. Hamzavi performs several other cosmetic procedures such as BOTOX® injections, Chemical Peels, Sclerotherapy, and Restylane®
He also specializes in photo-dermatology and laser technology, and has performed thousands of laser procedures working with all ethnic skin types.
Dr. Hamzavi performs several other cosmetic procedures such as BOTOX® injections, Chemical Peels, Sclerotherapy, and Restylane®
About Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, MD
Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the greater Detroit area at Hamzavi Dermatology
Dr. Hamzavi is an active clinic researcher and investigates causes and treatments for vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa, photomedicine, and other conditions.
Dr. Hamzavi also serves as senior staff physician at Henry Ford Health System's Department of Dermatology, and teaches medical students at Wayne State University. He has co-authored over 100 peer reviewed papers which have been cited over 2000 times in highly respected journals. He also volunteers his time with a variety of non-profits in education, civic engagement and bringing attention to debilitating skin diseases.
Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi has served as founding Co-Chair of the Global Vitiligo Foundation and as President of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation.
Dr. Hamzavi is an active clinic researcher and investigates causes and treatments for vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa, photomedicine, and other conditions.
Dr. Hamzavi also serves as senior staff physician at Henry Ford Health System's Department of Dermatology, and teaches medical students at Wayne State University. He has co-authored over 100 peer reviewed papers which have been cited over 2000 times in highly respected journals. He also volunteers his time with a variety of non-profits in education, civic engagement and bringing attention to debilitating skin diseases.
Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi has served as founding Co-Chair of the Global Vitiligo Foundation and as President of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Michigan, Sociology
- Medical Degree: University of Michigan Medical School
- Medical Internship: St Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital
- Dermatology Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Laser and Photomedicine Fellowship: University of British Columbia
Professional Affiliations
Hamzavi Dermatology
Hamzavi Dermatology has diagnosed and treated diseases of the skin, hair and nails for thousands of patients and hundreds of families in southeast Michigan.
Our practice covers many elements of dermatology, including medical, pediatric and surgical dermatology. We enjoy building therapeutic relationships with the entire family to ensure healthy skin for all ages. Hamzavi Dermatology has more than 30 years of experience caring for dermatology patients in southeast Michigan.
All of our physicians are board-certified dermatologists who excel in general dermatology as well as in the sub-specialties of skin cancer, surgical procedures, and pediatric and ethnic dermatology.
Our practice covers many elements of dermatology, including medical, pediatric and surgical dermatology. We enjoy building therapeutic relationships with the entire family to ensure healthy skin for all ages. Hamzavi Dermatology has more than 30 years of experience caring for dermatology patients in southeast Michigan.
All of our physicians are board-certified dermatologists who excel in general dermatology as well as in the sub-specialties of skin cancer, surgical procedures, and pediatric and ethnic dermatology.