Medical Expertise of Dr. Susan Malane, DO
About Dr. Susan Malane, DO
Dr. Susan Malane, DO joined Academic Alliance in Dermatology in November of 2004. She brings a tremendous amount of experience to the practice and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Malane began her medical training at Wayne State University School of Nursing, graduating in 1971. After three years as a nurse with the US Air Force, Dr. Malane attended the University of Pennsylvania where she received her MSN as a Family Nursing Clinician after which she continued her military career at various bases throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Malane again interrupted her military career to attend medical school, finishing with a dermatology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, in 1991.
Dr. Malane was Chief of Dermatology at Mac Dill Air Force Base from 1994-2000. During this time she joined the University of South Florida College of Medicine as Assistant Clinical Professor staffing a dermatology clinic at the James A Haley VA Hospital. From August 2000 to September 2001, Dr. Malane served as Deputy Commander of the 51st Medical Group in the Republic of South Korea. She was affiliated with Ajou University.
In February 2002, after retiring from the military, Dr. Malane joined the University of South Florida College of Medicine as a full-time Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Internal Medicine, Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Malane is active in a number of medical societies including Florida West Coast Society of Dermatology, Florida Society of Dermatology, American Academy of Dermatology, the Association of Military Physicians & Surgeons, as well as several osteopathic associations. Her areas of special interest and expertise include pediatric dermatology, tropical dermatology, cosmetics, skin cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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Education & Training
- Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Internship: Oakwood Hospital
- Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine