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George Cotsarelis, MD, Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA

GeorgeCotsarelisMD

Dermatology • Philadelphia, PA

Professor of Dermatology, University Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    3400 Civic Center Blvd
    1330S Perelman Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-2737
    Fax+1 215-615-3424

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 1989 - 1992
  • Geisinger Health System (Danville)
    Geisinger Health System (Danville)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2004-2007, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Structure and Function of the Skin: Pigment, Appendages, Damage & Repair 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/2/2019

Press Mentions

  • New Biomarkers Can Help Target Treatment for Chronic Skin Disease Sarcoidosis
    New Biomarkers Can Help Target Treatment for Chronic Skin Disease SarcoidosisSeptember 11th, 2024
  • PureTech Health Affiliate Follica Announces Positive Topline Data from Clinical Study in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
    PureTech Health Affiliate Follica Announces Positive Topline Data from Clinical Study in Male Androgenetic AlopeciaDecember 19th, 2019
  • Follica Announces Progression to Pivotal Study Following Positive Interim Data in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
    Follica Announces Progression to Pivotal Study Following Positive Interim Data in Male Androgenetic AlopeciaJune 13th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Interfollicular Epidermal Stem Cells In Human And Mouse SkinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2010–2011
  • Stem Cell And XenograftsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2009–2011
  • Hair Follicle Neogenesis In Response To WoundingNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007–2011
  • A Study Of Biological Function Of BasonuclinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2009–2010
  • Hair Follicle Bulge Cells In Tumorigenesis And AlopeciaNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000–2009
  • Transgenic Mouse Model For Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2003
  • Pilot--Mouse Model Of Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002
  • Molecular Characterization Of Hair Follicle Stem CellsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1996–2000

Professional Memberships

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