MEET JENNIFER CHWALEK, MD: NYC SKIN CANCER EXPERT
Skin Cancer Awareness month is over but Jennifer Chwalek, MD, a board certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon at Unionsquare Dermatology in New York City, discuses skin cancer prevention with her patients all year long.
“As a Mohs surgeon, I try to use every office visit as an opportunity to educate patients about the importance of sun protection and the warning signs of skin cancer. Most skin cancers when diagnosed early have an excellent prognosis,†she says.
There is more to her thriving practice than preventing and treating skin cancer. Chwalek is also known for her subtle aesthetic touch with Fraxel and other lasers as well as her injectable prowess and
MEET SUSAN BARD, MD: VANGUARD DERMATOLOGIST
Susan Bard, MD, a cosmetic and medical dermatologist at Vanguad Dermatology in New York City, loves what she does, and as a result, patients naturally gravitate toward her.
“I love taking care of people and I love making people feel good about themselves,†she tells Beauty in the Bag. “ There is something about talking to patients and listening to their stories. It’s not just about their skin conditions, but about their life and experiences. I love being able to provide answers and solutions to their questions and skin conditions.â€
The best part? “I love even more when they return back to the office after I’ve treated a condition and they a
MEET DR. LISA CHIPPS: BEVERLY HILLS DERMATOLOGIC SURGEON
Dr. Lisa Chipps is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon who specializes in Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, having received awards for her research in skin cancer. After completing her residency, Dr. Chipps completed a two-year fellowship in procedural dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and cosmetic surgery with Dr. Ronald Moy at UCLA, with whom she later co-founded the Moy-Fincher-Chipps practice in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Chipps has a special interest in skin cancer education and prevention, and regularly volunteers for free skin cancer screenings through the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Skin Can
MEET ANNE CHAPAS – NEW YORK DERMATOLOGIST
Practicing both medical and cosmetic dermatology, Anne Chapas is the founder and medical director of Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York City. As a dermatological surgeon as well as a dermatologist, she specializes in laser surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancers and cosmetic procedures.
Her goal is to apply the latest scientific research with a thoughtful human touch – an approach recognized by Elle magazine, which named her a “beauty genius†for her state-of-the-art use of lasers and energy devices.
Dr. Chapas is internationally recognized for her laser and dermatological procedures and is certified by the American Board of Der
