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Office
2802 Oak View Dr
Omaha, NE 68144Phone+1 402-334-7546Fax+1 402-334-8627
Summary
- I am a board-certified dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and pediatrician as well as the CEO of LovelySkin.com, the 12th largest online seller of cosmetics based on Internet Retailer data.
Professional distinctions include being one of six founders of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS), past president of ASCDAS, past president of the Nebraska Dermatology Society and author of multiple articles in reference dermatology literature.
In addition, my clinic has an active research department, having performed over 250 clinical trials since 1993, ranging from neurotoxin trials to filler trials as well as psoriasis, acne, eczema and device trials.
Along with my son, Daniel Schlessinger MD, I developed FixMySkin 1% Hydrocortisone Balm, a patented stick which contains 1% hydrocortisone. This has been covered by the New York Times, Allure. It has sold over 250,000 units.
Education & Training
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Dermatology, 1989 - 1992
- University of Alabama, Children’s Hospital of AlabamaResidency, Board Certified, 1986 - 1988
- University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1988
- University of Alabama, Children’s Hospital of AlabamaInternship, 1985 - 1986
- Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1985, MD
- Brown University Medical SchoolBasic Sciences, Med School, 1981 - 1983
- University of Rhode IslandB.A, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1980
Certifications & Licensure
- HI State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- NE State Medical License 1992 - 2026
- TN State Medical License 1986 - 2026
- NV State Medical License 2014 - 2025
- IA State Medical License 1992 - 2006
- TX State Medical License 1986 - 1992
- AL State Medical License 1986 - 1991
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best in Omaha in Cosmetic Surgery Omaha Magazine, 2000-2023
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2023
- Marquis Who’s Who in America 2006-2015, 2015
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Clinical Trials
- Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Topical Terbinafine in Patients With Mild to Moderate Toenail Fungus of the Big Toenail Start of enrollment: 2006 Dec 01
- Safety and Efficacy Study to Compare Two Rosacea Treatment Regimens Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
- Safety and Efficacy of NT 201 (IncobotulinumtoxinA [Xeomin]) in the Treatment of Glabellar Frown Lines Start of enrollment: 2007 Jun 18
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Review of Current Data on Duration of Effect in Glabellar Lines After Treatment With AbobotulinumtoxinA 50 U.Joel L Cohen, Sue Ellen Cox, Dee Anna Glaser, Amir Moradi, Steven Dayan
Dermatologic Surgery. 2024-09-01 - 4 citationsCendakimab in Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Andrew Blauvelt, Emma Guttman-Yassky, Charles Lynde, Saakshi Khattri, Joel Schlessinger
JAMA Dermatology. 2024-08-01 - 7 citationsCollagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-aaes for Treatment of Cellulite: A Pooled Analysis of Two Phase-3 Trials.Lawrence S Bass, Joely Kaufman-Janette, John H Joseph, Michael S Kaminer, James Clark
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2022-05-01
Press Mentions
- 10 Ingredients That Can Help Fight Signs of Premature Skin AgingSeptember 24th, 2021
- Which Probiotic for Which Disease? Part 1August 7th, 2021
- Rinvoq Has Quicker Onset, Higher EASI Scores Than Dupixent in Phase 3b Study of Adults with Atopic DermatitisAugust 4th, 2021
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Committees
- member, ASDS Membership Workgroup Committee 2010 - 2014
Research History
- Advanced Skin Research CenterDirector of the Advanced Skin Research Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Have conducted over 250 clinical trials including botulinum toxin, fillers, psoriasis, acne, skin cancer and eczema trials.1994 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
External Links
- Medical Bloghttp://www.drjoelschlessinger.com
- Philanthropic bloghttp://www.joelschlessinger.com
- Biographical bloghttp://www.joelschlessingermd.com
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