Gil Yosipovitch MD

Dermatology•Miami, FL

Professor and Chair

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1295 NW 14th StMiami, FL 33125
Phone+1 305-243-6704
Fax+1 215-707-9510

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Dermatology, 1994 - 1995
Tel Aviv University SacklerClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
NC State Medical License 2005 - 2014

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Clinical Trials

Ethnic Differences in Response to Topical Capsaicin: A Psychophysical Study on Healthy Subjects Start of enrollment: 2008 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 4
The Effect of Visual Stimuli on Itch Perception Intensity in Healthy and Atopic Dermatitis Patients Start of enrollment: 2007 Oct 01
Completed
Comprehensive Investigation of Heart Rate Variability as a Measure of the Autonomic Nervous System in Atopic Dermatitis Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
Completed
Comprehensive Investigation of Opiates, Neuropeptides, Barrier Function, Scratching and Sleep Physiology Start of enrollment: 2006 Mar 01
Completed
Effects of Capsaicin on the Structure, Distribution, and Function of Cutaneous Small Nerve Fibers in Psoriatic Skin Start of enrollment: 2006 Jun 01
Terminated
Phase 4
The Effect of Levocetirizine on Inflammatory Mediators in Dermatographism Start of enrollment: 2009 Apr 01
Terminated
VPD-737 for Treatment of Chronic Pruritus Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 15
Completed
Phase 2
Itch Relieving Effect of Botox: a Study in Healthy Subjects Start of enrollment: 2016 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Antipruritic Effect of Topical Ketamine, Amitriptyline, and Lidocaine Start of enrollment: 2017 May 23
Terminated
Phase 2
Topical Acetaminophen for Itch Relief: a Proof of Concept Study in Healthy Subjects Start of enrollment: 2019 Jul 22
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Brain Changes in Psoriasis After Secukinumab Treatment Start of enrollment: 2021 Jun 29
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

B-type natriuretic peptide levels are associated with chronic itch: A case-control study.
Luis F Andrade, Zaim Haq, Parsa Abdi, Kayla D Mashoudy, Moses Alfaro
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 2025-04-01
2 citations
Association of Liver Disease and Chronic Pruritus: A Case-Control Study.
Luis F Andrade, Zaim Haq, Parsa Abdi, Michael J Diaz, Cynthia Levy
Liver International. 2025-04-01
Onset and Long-Term Maintenance of Optimal Itch Response in Adult Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Treated with Dupilumab: Post Hoc Analysis from Two...
Sonja Ständer, Gil Yosipovitch, Eric L Simpson, Brian S Kim, Kenji Kabashima
Advances in Therapy. 2025-04-01

Lectures

Best Evidence Based Opportunities for Cost-effective Skin Care
American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/2/2019

Other

Cross‐ European Validation of the ItchyQoL in Pruritic Dermatoses
Gil Yosipovitch, MD, Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
https://www.doximity.com/articles/2ecea337-a944-4bd7-8bea-0f08c812f16a
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-03-12
Causes, Pathophysiology, and Treatment of Pruritus in the Mature Patient
Gil Yosipovitch, MD, ScienceDirect
https://www.doximity.com/articles/1c4ddd93-116f-41e6-99cb-481a50e4655d
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-15

Press Mentions

Miami Itch Center Designated a UCARE Center for Clinical and Research EffortsMarch 12th, 2025
Stick-on AI Hand Sensor Reduces Nighttime Scratching in Mild Atopic DermatitisFebruary 5th, 2025
Living Without Itch: Proven Strategies and Treatments for Relief (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book), 2nd EditionJanuary 29th, 2025
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Grant Support

Skin-Brain Mechanisms Of Pruritus In Health And DiseaseNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2008–2011

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow