Dr. Scott Sheftel, MD
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About Dr. Scott Sheftel, MD
Dr. Scott Sheftel, MD is a board-certified Tucson dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the Tuscon, Arizona area at Healthy Skin Dermatology.
Dr. Sheftel has specialized training and certification in surgical oncology, laser surgery, skin laser resurfacing, hair transplantation, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Sheftel has authored many scientific articles including publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and has lectured at national meetings.
Dr. Sheftel has held various leadership positions in organized medicine: Chair of the Resident Physician Section of the American Academy of Dermatology, Chair of the National Consortium of Resident Physician Organizations, President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Tucson Dermatological Society, President of the Arizona Medical Society, Section Chief of Dermatology at Tucson Medical Center, and National Representative to the American Medical Association in Dermatology.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Syracuse University
- Medical Degree: Medical University of Ohio
- Dermatology Residency: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona