Medical Expertise of Dr. Ira Berman, MD
Dr. Gaspari specializes in general medical dermatology, diagnosing a treating a range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, sun damage and skin cancer. He has particular expertise in immunodermatology and treating skin allergies (contact dermatitis). He runs a busy diagnostic patch testing clinic in his outpatient practice.
About Dr. Ira Berman, MD
Dr. Ira Berman, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area at Dermatology Physicians, Inc.
Dr. Berman is a leader in the field of dermatology. He is a past president of The Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and former Chief of Dermatology at York Hospital. He is an expert in product formulation and served on the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology.
In addition, Dr. Berman is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and maintains memberships in several professional specialty societies, including: American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, Pennsylvania Medical Society and the York County Medical Society.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
Dr. Berman is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and The University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he also completed his dermatology training. Dr. Berman is a former consultant in Dermatology to Medicare and Highmark Blue Shield. He has served as an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and as an instructor at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Physicians

Dermatology Physicians and Laser & Skin Care Center are proud to serve the Lancaster County area including Lancaster, Lititz, Ephrata, Manheim, Columbia, East Petersburg, Willow Street and the Willow Valley Retirement Community in Pennsylvania.
The mission of Dermatology Physicians is to deliver personalized service along with ethical, skilled, and comprehensive care. Our renowned physicians offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, providing patients with unparalleled service. This vision is the cornerstone of who we are and what we do.
Our Laser and Skin Care Center is led by Dr. Patricia Groleau, a Board Certified Dermatologist. She specializes in the fields of cosmetic injectables (Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Radiesse, Restylane, Sculptra, Kybella) and laser resurfacing.