About Dr. Waqas Shaikh, MD, MPH
Dr. Waqas R. Shaikh, MD, MPH joined Georgia Dermatology Partners in September 2019 as a dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon specializing in skin cancer, reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.
He completed his dermatology training at the University of Pennsylvania, the oldest and one of the most prestigious dermatology departments in the United States. Dr. Shaikh then undertook a one-year ACMGE-accredited fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, often ranked the nation’s top cancer hospital.
Passionate about providing each patient with the highest level of personalized, comprehensive and compassionate care, Dr. Shaikh treats his patients as if he were treating a family member.
He has the distinction of being among the first to achieve certification in the Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty in October 2021.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 2007
- Dermatoepidemiology Research Fellowship, Brown University, 2011
- Skin Cancer Research Fellowship, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2012
- Master of Public Health with Distinction, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 2012
- Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 2013
- Internship, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital System, 2013-2014
- Residency, Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, 2014-2017
Professional Affiliations
Georgia Dermatology Partners
Georgia Dermatology Partners, PC wants you to feel good in your skin! That’s why we take a comprehensive Total Skin Care approach to skincare. We provide caring, personalized, highly professional general and surgical dermatology care for infants, children, adolescents and adults of all ages. We compliment those services by offering cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Dermal Fillers and Chemical Peels. This allows our patients to have the best treatment options possible for all their skincare needs and concerns – all under the direct care and supervision of board certified dermatologists.