Medical Expertise of Dr. Susan Massick, MD
About Dr. Susan Massick, MD
Susan Massick, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing medical dermatology care to patients at OSU Dermatology where she serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine.
Dr. Susan Massick receive her undergraduate degree from Princeton University prior to getting her medical degree (MD) from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She then completed a medical internship at Stanford University prior to completing her training in Internal Medicine at Ohio State University (OSU).
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Patient Education Resources
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OSU Dermatology
The Ohio State University Division of Dermatology, offers the latest in accurate diagnostic care. The services offered include general dermatologic evaluation, contact dermatitis patch testing, phototherapy, dermatologic surgery, Mohs Micrographic surgery and a medical Dermatology clinic for complicated or high risk patients. Chemical peels, resurfacing, vascular laser treatments and sclerotherapy procedures are performed at some locations.