Dr. Joel Cohen, MD
Cosmetic Dermatology,
General Dermatology,
Mohs Surgery
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
Medical Expertise of Dr. Joel Cohen, MD
Joel L. Cohen, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and an internationally-recognized expert on skin cancer and aesthetics. Dr. Cohen serves as the Director of AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery.
About Dr. Joel Cohen, MD
Dr. Cohen serves on the volunteer faculty of the University of Colorado as an Associate Clinical Professor and was elected to serve as a national instructor in dermatologic surgical and aesthetic procedures by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) for its Preceptorship Program
Dr. Cohen is Past Chair of the ASDS Patient Education Committee (2005-2007), and is a Past President of the Colorado Dermatologic Society (2006). He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS). In 2005, he was the recipient of the ASDS Public Service Award, and in 2007 he received the ASCDAS Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Cohen has published over 110 medical articles and book chapters and has served on the editorial staff for several journals, including Dermatologic Surgery, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, Skin and Aging, Dermanities, Aesthetic Dermatology News, Merge, the Derm.org, and the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.
He has been an invited reviewer for Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS). He has served as the Case Report Editor for Journal of Drugs in Dermatology since 2009.
Dr. Cohen has been voted by his peers as one of Denver's Top Doctors in 5280 magazine SEVEN times, including listings for cosmetic procedures as well as dermatology. He has been quoted in several newspapers and magazines including Glamour, Seventeen, The New York Times, Shape, USA Today Supplement, Marie Claire, Alternative Medicine, Cooking Light, MSN.com, ABC.com, Esquire's Big Black Book, Real Simple and MORE Magazine. He has made over 45 appearances on local Denver TV stations on dermatology, skin cancer and aesthetic issues.
In October 2010, Dr. Cohen was featured on the Emmy-Award winning TV show "The Doctors" as an expert dermatologist & Mohs surgeon.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Tips & Wisdom
Temporarily Minimize the Appearance of Dynamic Wrinkles The most common cosmetic dermatology treatment sought by both women and men throughout the United States is BOTOX®. Denver’s AboutSkin Dermatology team is surely the most experienced office in the Rocky Mountains region and one of the top in the country. In fact, only a handful of people in the world are as internationally well known for BOTOX® (and injectables, as well as lasers), with Dr. Joel Cohen having authored thr...
One of the primary reasons women and men alike begin to show signs of aging is loss of the skin’s structural support (especially collagen). Denver’s AboutSkin Dermatology team regularly provides consultations with patients who want to address any of a number of facial changes, including volume loss and the development of nasolabial folds and similar creases, thin lips, and facial hollows. All of these cosmetic issues can be attributed to collagen loss and changes in the structural...
Patient Education Resources
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Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
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...
Professional Affiliations
AboutSkin Dermatology
At AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery, we are dedicated to our patients and the highest standards of care. Dermatologist and practice director Joel Cohen, MD, is a prolific publisher, national speaker and instructor, and winner of numerous awards. He leads a team of highly experienced, talented, Board-Certified Dermatologists devoted to advanced surgical procedures and medicine, as well as a range of effective and safe cosmetic treatments. Each patient’s plan is built specifically for him or her, with personalized care designed to deliver results that maximize both beauty and health.