Dr. John Zitelli, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Mohs Surgery

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Zitelli & Brodland, PC
5200 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232
For an appointment, call (412) 466-9400
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Medical Expertise of Dr. John Zitelli, MD

Dr. John Zitelli specializes in medical and surgical dermatology with expertise in the use of Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer.

About Dr. John Zitelli, MD

Dr. John Zitelli, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon providing care to patients in the Pittsburgh area at Zitelli & Brodland, Skin Cancer Center.

Dr. Zitelli previously served on the  Medical School faculty at the University of Pittsburgh as Associate Professor of Dermatology and Interim Chairman of the Department. He remains Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology and Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh medical Center.

Dr. Zitelli has authored over 100 articles and chapters on skin cancer surgery and reconstruction. He is recognized as a leader in his field.

He has held leadership positions in most of the local, state, and national dermatology organizations and served as president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery.

Some of his honors include the Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Mohs Surgery, The Stegman Award of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, membership in the American Dermatologic Association, and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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Education & Training

Dr. Zitelli is a Pittsburgh native who graduated with honors of Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with highest honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree and Dermatology residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

In 1980 he completed his fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery under the direction of Dr. Frederic Mohs at the University of Wisconsin. He is board certified both in Dermatology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Zitelli & Brodland, PC

  • World leaders and innovators in skin cancer surgery and reconstruction
  • Mohs surgery training center with teaching programs for plastic surgery and Ear, Nose & Throat specialties
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care