Dr. Josh Hammel, MD
Atlanta, Georgia 30341
Medical Expertise of Dr. Josh Hammel, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Josh Hammel, MD
Dr. Hammel brings to Dermatology Specialists of Georgia an extensive background in dermatological research and specialized training in surgical dermatology, including the use of advanced plastic surgery repair techniques. His research includes work with Mohs micrographic surgery as well as the medical treatment of basal cell carcinoma, severe plaque psoriasis and eczema, and acne.
Dr. Hammel is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatological Surgery. He is also among the first in the nation to be double certified in both dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery.
Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
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There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
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...
Education & Training
A native of Marietta, Georgia, Dr. Hammel graduated summa cum laude from Georgia Tech with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Hammel received his medical doctorate in 2011 from Emory University School of Medicine. He then trained for two years in plastic surgery at Southern Illinois University and completed dermatology residency at the University of Iowa. Dr. Hammel additionally completed a two-year dermatological clinical research fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago as well as a Mohs micrographic surgery and Cutaneous Oncology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
