Dr. Richard Assaf, MD
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About Dr. Richard Assaf, MD
Richard Assaf, MD is a board-certified Cleveland area dermatologist who provides medical dermatology care to patients at Richard Assaf, MD, P.C.
Dr. Richard Assaf received his undergraduate degree from Miami Univeristy of Ohio prior to receiving his medical degree (MD) from the University of Cininnati.
Dr. Assaf than became a Flight surgeon in the US Navy prior to receiving additional medical training in medical mycology and photobiology. He then completed a 3-year dermatology residency training at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland.
Dr. Assfaf received a Distinguished Customer Service Award from the Physician's Office Staff of Fairview/Lakewood/Lutheran Hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Hospitals)
- American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
- Cleveland Dermatological Society (Past President)
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