POSITIONS:

 

June 2018- Present Co-Founder of Modern Dermatology, her boutique dermatology practice in Westport, CT

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July 2015- June 2018 Attending physician of cosmetic, surgical, procedural and general dermatology at Connecticut Dermatology Group

Director of Body Sculpting Center

 

January 2013- June 2015 Attending physician of cosmetic, surgical, procedural and general dermatology at SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA.

 

July 2013- present Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Yale University of Medicine, New Haven, CT

 

EDUCATION:

 

July 2012- Dec 2012 Procedural Dermatology Fellowship, SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA

Working under the mentorship of Drs. Kenneth Arndt, Jeffrey Dover, Michael Kaminer, and Thomas Rohrer

 

Feb 2011- July 2012 Chief Resident, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT         

 

July 2009- June 2012             Dermatology Residency, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT         

  

July 2008- June 2009 Pediatric Internship, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY

 

2003-2008 University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY

 

Doctor of Medicine Degree, AOA

 

1999-2003 University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

 

B.S. in Biology, Summa Cum Laude

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

 

July 2012 Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology

LICENSURE:

 

2012- present Massachusetts, Connecticut

 

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:

 

Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery,  

American Academy of Dermatology, New England Dermatology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society,

American Medical Association, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

 

COMMITTEES:

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Chair, Research Grant Committee for American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 2017

Dialogues in Dermatology, AAD, Editor

Steering Committee for American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Finance Committee for American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Social Media Task Force for American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Research Grant Committee for American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Youth Education Committee, AAD

Journal Work Group, ASDS

Leadership Development Work Group, ASDS

Industry Advisory Committee American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

HONORS & AWARDS:

 

2017 New Beauty, Top Beauty Doctor

Chair, Research Grant Committee for American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Cellfina EU Media Launch Presenter, Paris

Paradigm Medical CME Steering Committee

Cellfina EU Launch Presenter, Germany

Best Oral Abstract, ASDS

 

2016 New Beauty, Top Beauty Doctor

Invited Advisor for Merz Institute of Advanced Aesthetics’ Expert Summit Expert Summit 2016

Invited Advisor for 2016 Merz Aesthetics Partners Advisory Board

Cellfina Advisory Board

 

2015 Invited Key Note Speaker at Merz National Sales Meeting, Raleigh, NC

 

November 2010 to present Editor for Dialogues in Dermatology

Elected to serve as an editor on the AAD audio journal, which provides current practical information on the spectrum of dermatology and its subspecialties. Responsible for editing, creating commentaries and CME questions to enable the subscriber to integrate the commentary information to enhance the practice of dermatology.

 

February 2011 to July 2012 Yale Dermatology Chief Resident

Responsible for creating and maintaining resident yearly block, monthly and daily schedules and coordinating these in accordance with surgery, private, and other clinic schedules. In addition, responsible for resident budget, financial, and quotidian issues.

 

July 2010 to July 2011 Director for Yale Resident Cosmetic Clinic

Responsible for organizing and managing resident cosmetic clinics. Also, responsible for procuring neurotoxins and fillers through educational grants.

 

May 2007 to May 2008 Alpha Omega Alpha Member

Elected as a member during the fall of my fourth year of medical school.

 

July 2005-July 2006 David Hamilton Smith Fellowship Recipient

I was a recipient of fellowship year designed to afford a medical student a glimpse into the life of an academic pediatrician. I conducted research in the field of pediatric genetics. Specifically, I worked on a project concerning the genetic epidemiology of premature delivery and a project examining the specific genetic etiology of non-syndromic cleft-lip and palate and oligodontia.

 

VOLUNTEER, SPEAKING and TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

2017 Co-Director of Hands-on Workshop: Injectable Techniques, ASDS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

 

2017 Faculty Presenter of Primer on Anatomy for Injectables, Tumor Excision/Wound Repair and Veins, ASDS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

 

2017 Presenter of Oral Abstract In Vivo Degradation of Calcium Hydroxyapapitite, ASDS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

 

2017 Faculty Presenter of Merz Symposium, Skin Deep, ASDS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

 

2017 Co-Moderator and Faculty Speaker of Cellfina European Launch, Mainz, Germany

 

2017 Faculty Presenter of Non Invasive Body Contouring and Cellulite Treatments; Vegas Cosmetic Symposium

 

2017 Faculty Presenter of Alastin, A New Topical Paradigm; Vegas Cosmetic Symposium

 

2017 Presenter, Paradigm Medical CME Presenter, Las Vegas, NV

 

2017 Presenter of Sculpsure and Picosure; Cynosure Expert Conference, SHIELD Center, NY Jersey City, NJ

 

2017 Faculty Presenter of Non Invasive Body Contouring and Cellulite Treatments; American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, San Diego, CA

 

2017 Presenter of Ulthera in My Practice, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, San Diego, CA

 

2017 Expert Contributor for Dermarche Labs, Beauty Desksides with In Style, Real Simple, W Magazine, Ok!, Star, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, and Woman's Day, Town & Country, Women’s Health, Family Circle, Shape, Parents, Parents Latina, and FitPregnancy

 

2017 Presenter of Sculpsure In My Practice; Cynosure Expert Conference, White Plains, NY

 

2017 Moderator and Presenter of Etiology of Cellulite and Uses of Microfocused Ultrasound, IMCAS Annual Meeting, Paris, France

 

2017 Presenter, Paradigm Medical CME Presenter, Philadelphia, PA

 

2016 Presenter of Cellfina and Ulthera National Webinar, National Broadcast

 

2016 Presenter of Ultherapy and Cellfina: Benefits For Your Practice 
From Top To Bottom, Chicago, IL; Boston, MA

 

2016 Presenter of Coolsculpting, Making it Work in Your Practice, Boston, MA

 

2016 Presenter of Solta Suite Presentation, A Comprehensive Portfolio to Attack the Signs and Effects of Aging, Chicago, IL

 

2016 Presenter, Paradigm Medical CME Presenter, Manhattan, NY

2016 Faculty Presenter of Essentials of Cosmetic Dermatology, Treatment of Liposuction and Cellulite; How Would you Treat this Patient? American Academy of Dermatology, Chicago, IL

 

2016 Faculty Presenter of Injectable Techniques Workshop, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting New Orleans, LA

2016 Faculty Presenter of Dermatology 101, What you Need to Know As a Surgeon, Vegas

Cosmetic Symposium, Las Vegas, NV

 

2016 Faculty Presenter of Clinical and Career Pearls for Residents, Fellows and Energy- Based Device Novices Session, Optimizing Laser and Energy  

Based Devices for Body Contouring. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Boston, MA

 

2015 Faculty Presenter of Expert Treatment Approaches Course, Laser and Light Energy Devices for the Treatment of Cellulite, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting, Chicago, IL

 

2015 Faculty Presenter of Resident Luncheon, Secrets to Success, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting, Chicago, IL

 

2015 Presenter, Paradigm Medical CME Presenter, Boston, MA

2015 Faculty Presenter of Expert Treatment Approaches Course, Cellulite, New Technologies and Techniques.  American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Kissimmee, Florida.

 

2015 Co-Director of Cellulite Treatments Update, Masters Breakfast, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Kissimmee, Florida.

2015 Faculty Presenter Controversies in Laser and Energy Devices Workshop, Cellulite, Does Anything Really Work? American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Kissimmee, Florida.

 

2014 Faculty Presenter at Controversies and Conversations annual meeting, Sun Valley, ID on Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis and Non Invasive Body Sculpting  

 

2014 Co-Director of Non-Invasive Skin Tightening and Fat Removal Luncheon, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Phoenix, Arizona.

 

2014 Faculty Presenter of Expert Treatment Approaches Course, Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Phoenix, Arizona.

 

2014 Faculty Presenter Controversies in Laser and Energy Devices Workshop, Body Contouring Devices. How Well Do They Work and What Works Best? American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Phoenix, Arizona.

 

2014 Elected Member, AAD Youth Education Committee

 

2013 Faculty Presenter Hyperhidrosis Course, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.

 

2012 Faculty Presenter at American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting, Chicago, IL on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Hyperhidrosis

2010 - 2012 Clinical Professor of Yale Physician Associate Dermatology Courses

Participated in teaching small group courses and lecture based series for PA students aimed at fundamentals in Dermatology, New Haven, CT

 

2011- 2012 Resident Member of AAD Interdisciplinary & Postgraduate Education Task Force

Elected to serve on the Academy’s task force responsible for organizing postgraduate dermatology courses, co-sponsored CME activities, consensus-style conferences and educational materials.

 

2010 Medical counselor, Camp Liberty, American Academy of Dermatology

Responsible for the medical and daily care of young children with severe dermatological issues while attending AAD camp.

 

2005- 2006 Student Interviewer for Medical School Applicants

Student Member of Medical School Admissions Committee.

 

2004 to 2006 Get the Lead Out Volunteer and Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning Member

Participated 60+ hours during first two years in addition to 40 hours per week the summer between first and second year of medical school.

 

CURRENT RESEARCH TRIALS:

 

Merz Principal Investigator

In vitro Degradation of Calcium Hydroxyapatite

 

Merz Principal Investigator

In vivo Degradation of Calcium Hydroxyapatite

Merz Principal Investigator

A pilot study comparing the combined results of Microfocused Ultrasound and Cellfina to sole Cellfina treatment in the treatment of cellulite of the buttock and lateral thigh

Alastin Principal Investigator

A single-center, randomized, comparative trial of Alastin Procedure Enhancement System vs a basic regimen pre and post Fraxel Dual resurfacing

 

Sound Surgical sub- Investigator

Non-invasive Ultrasound Assisted Body Contouring: A Study of Safety and Efficacy

 

Cabochon sub- Investigator

Pivotal Study of the Cabochon System for Improvement in the Appearance of Cellulite

 

Cynosure sub- Investigator

Evaluation of the Picolase 755NM Alexandrite Laser for the Treatment of Tattoos

 

Allergan sub- Investigator

Oxymetazoline HCl Cream for the Treatment of Erythema Associated with Rosacea

 

Miramar sub- Investigator

Clinical Evaluation of a Microwave Energy Device for Reduction of Cellulite in Healthy Volunteers

 

Allergan sub- Investigator

Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis

 

Cynosure sub- Investigator

 

Evaluation of the Picosure 755nM Alexandrite for Facial Skin Toning and Pigmented Lesions in Asian Skin

 

Cynosure Principal Investigator

Evaluation of 1440nm Laser Assisted Selective Photothermolysis for Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis

 

ThermiGen Principal Investigator

Evaluation of ThermiRF Probe in Treatment of Skin Laxity

 

Allergan sub- Investigator

A Safety and efficacy study to compare dapsone dermal gel with vehicle control in patients with acne vulgaris

 

Allergan Principal Investigator

A Long-term safety and efficacy study of Oxymetazoline HCL Cream 1% in patients with erythema associated with rosacea

 

Allergan Principal Investigator

A Long -term study of Oxymetazoline HCl Cream for the Treatment of Erythema Associated with Rosacea

 

Kythera sub- Investigator

Multi center double blinded placebo controlled study or ATX 101 for reduction of localized subcutaneous fat

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS:

 

Presenter of Pediatric Grand Rounds at University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester General Hospital, May 2006.

 

Mraz D, Fong C-T, Meagher C: Young-Simpson syndrome: new finding of dilated cardiomyopathy. Abstract presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Medical Genetics, San Diego, CA, 2006

 

Mraz D, Fong C-T, Guillet R: The Genetic Epidemiology of Preterm Delivery. Abstract presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Medical Genetics, San Diego, CA, 2006.

 

Robinson DM, Fong C-T, Meagher C: Young-Simpson syndrome: a spectrum disorder of monosomy 1p36 deletion syndrome. Abstract presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Medical Genetics, Nashville, TN, 2007.

 

Robinson DM, Antaya R: Stiff Skin Syndrome, Congenital Fascial Dystrophy. Abstract presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Pediatric Dermatology, Portland, Oregon, 2010.

 

Srivastava B, Robinson DM, Imaeda S: Bloody bandit: cocaine-associated retiform purpura. Abstract presented at annual meeting of American Society of Dermatopathology, Atlanta, Georgia, 2010.

 

Robinson DM, Klein R, Aasi R. Onychomatricoma. Abstract presented at annual meeting of Orlando Dermatology, Orlando, Florida, 2010.

 

Robinson DM, Arndt, KA, Dover JD.  Confirmatory Study of Picosecond 755nm Alexandrite Laser. Abstract presented at annual meeting of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, 2013.

 

Robinson DM, Arndt, KA, Dover JD.  Evaluation of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for the Reduction of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Using Multiple Treatment Techniques. Abstract presented at annual meeting of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, 2013.

Robinson DM, Dover JD.  Pilot Study to Assess the Appearance Reduction in Skin Laxity of the Neck Area Using the ThermiRF.  Abstract presented at annual meeting of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Phoneix, Arizona, 2014.

 

Kaminer MS, Coleman WP III, Weiss RA, Robinson DM, Coleman WP IV. A Multicenter Pivotal Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of a New Tensile Release Procedure for the Treatment of Cellulite.  Abstract presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, Denver, Colorado, 2014.

Robinson DM, Kaminer MS, Coleman WP III, Weiss RA,  Coleman WP IV. Three Year Data for Cellfina, An Update

Abstract presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting, Chicago, IL, 2015

 

Robinson DM, Kaminer MS, Coleman WP III, Weiss RA,  Coleman WP IV. Three Year Data for Cellfina, An Update

Abstract presented at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, Washington, DC, 2016.

 

Robinson DM, Kaminer MS, Coleman WP III, Weiss RA,  Coleman WP IV. Multicenter Pivotal Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of a New Precision Release Procedure for the Treatment of Cellulite- A 3- Year Update.  Abstract presented at the Vegas Cosmetic Symposium annual meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2016.

 

Draelos Z,  Gold M, Weiss RA,  Baumann L, Grekin SK, Robinson DM, Kempers SE, Berk DR, Ahluwalia G. Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Oxymetazoline Cream 1.0% for Treatment of Persistent Facial Erythema Associated With Rosacea: Results From the 52-Week REVEAL Study.” DASIL 2016, Fall CDC 2016, ODAC 2017, CSD 2017, Virgin Derm 2017, AAD 2017

Robinson DM, In Vivo Degradation of Calicum Hydroxyapatite. Abstract Presented at ASDS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL 2017

PUBLICATIONS:

Robinson DM, Kaminer MS, Baumann L, Burns AJ, Brauer JA, Jewell M, Lupin M, Narurkar VA, Struck SK, Hledik J, Dover JS. High-intensity focused ultrasound for the reduction of subcutaneous adipose tissue using multiple treatment techniques. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Jun;40(6):641-51

Robinson DM, Horne DF, Rohrer TE. Chapter 105: Shaping of the Eyebrows with Botulinum Toxin A (BoNT-A).  Pearls and Pitfalls of Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery, 2nd Edition, Springer Science

Robinson DM, Introduction. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2014 Dec;33(4):151.

Pritzker RN, Robinson DM. Updates in noninvasive and minimally invasive skin tightening,  Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2014 Dec;33(4):182-7.

Robinson DM. The State of Aesthetic Dermatology,  Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2014 Dec;33(4):Editor.

Robinson DM, Jewell K, Jewell M. Chapter 8: Ultrasound Treatment in Fat Reduction.  Body Shaping, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology.  Elsevier Science.  2015

 

Kaminer MS, Coleman WP 3rd, Weiss RA, Robinson DM, Coleman WP 4th, Hornfeldt C. Multicenter pivotal study of vacuum-assisted precise tissue release for the treatment of cellulite. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Mar;41(3):336-47.

 

Li J, Geddes E, Robinson DM, Friedman PM. A review of melasma treatment    

focusing on laser and light devices. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery 2016 Dec; 35(4):223-32.

 

Robinson DM, Frulla AP. Randomized, Split-Face/Décolleté Comparative Trial of Procedure Enhancement System for Fractional non-Ablative Laser Resurfacing Treatment. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Jul 1;16(7):707-710.

 

Kaminer MS, Coleman WP 3rd, Weiss RA, Robinson DM, Grossman J. A Multicenter Pivotal Study to Evaluate Tissue Stabilized- Guided Subsicion Using the Cellfina Device for Treatment of Cellulite with 3-Year Follow-Up.   Dermatol Surg. 2017 Oct; 43 (10): 1240-48.

 

Draelos Z, Gold M, MD, Weiss R, Baumann L, Grekin S; Robinson DM, Kempers S, Alvandi N, “Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Oxymetazoline Cream 1.0% for Treatment of Persistent Facial Erythema Associated With Rosacea: Results From the 52-Week REVEAL Study.”  Pending publication in JAAD

 

Robinson DM, Lee N. Updates on Non-invasive Body Contouring. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. Pending publication, December 2017

 

Callagan D, Robinson DM, Kaminer MK. Treatment of Cellulite. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. Pending Publication, December 2017

 

PEER REVIEWER

Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine, Seminars of Arthritis and Rheumatism

Invited Editor for Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine, published Dec 2014