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Dr. Daniel Friedmann, MD

Speciality: Dermatology

About Dr. Daniel Friedmann, MD

Dr. Daniel P. Friedmann, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon and phlebologist, currently serving as Clinical Research Director at Westlake Dermatology Clinical Research Center. He completed his dermatology residency at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, where he was chief resident, followed by a cosmetic surgery fellowship at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego.Dr. Friedmann earned dual bachelor’s degrees, magna cum laude, in European History and Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, and received his medical degree with honors from the University of Florida, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is an active fellow and member of leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Friedmann has contributed to several textbook chapters, presented nationally on advanced cosmetic and laser techniques, and has been involved in numerous clinical trials focused on aesthetic and dermatologic treatments. He is also a recipient of the ASDS Young Investigators Writing Award and has been recognized as a “RealSelf Most Loved Injector".

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Top 125 America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists
Newsweek (2022)
Clinical Leadership Award
Accure Acne Inc. (2022)
Lumenis Center of Excellence Award
Lumenis (2020)
Wiley Publishing Company Lasers in Surgery and Medicine Top Downloaded Article
Wiley Publishing Company(2017-2018)
Young Investigators Writing Competition Award
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery(2014)
Future Leaders Network Mentee
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery(2014)
Cutting-Edge Research Grant
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery(2013)
Annual Congress Physician-In-Training Scholarship
American College of Phlebology(2012)
Yash P Kataria Trainee Clinical Vignette Award
East Carolina University(2012)
Preceptorship Award
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery(2011)
Advanced Resident Training & Education in Dermatology Scholarship
2011
Cosmetic Surgery Forum Grant Awards
2009-2011
Honors Distinction in Dermatology Rotation
Medical University of South Carolina (2007)
Palm Beach County Medical Society Auxiliary Scholarship
Palm Beach County Medical Society (2007)
Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence
2007
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
2007
Exemplary Performance in Essentials of Patient Care IV
University of Florida College of Medicine (2006)
Academic Perfection Awards
University of Florida College of Medicine (2005-2006)
Honors Degree in Molecular Biology
University of Pennsylvania (2004)
Phi Alpha Theta National History Honors Society
2004
Valedictorian (1/620)
Olympic Heights High School, Boca Raton, FL (2000)

Professional Experience

Institution Location Duration Position
Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Austin, Texas 2014 - Present Associate & Clinical Research Director
Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick Groff & Fabi: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology San Diego, California 2013 - 2014 Fellow
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine Vidant Hospital Greenville, North Carolina 2009 - 2012 Co-Chief Resident

Education & Training

Institution Location Year Program
Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick Groff & Fabi: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology San Diego, California 2012 - 2013 Clinical Fellowship under Mitchel P. Goldman MD
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine Vidant Hospital Greenville, North Carolina 2009 - 2012 Co-Chief Resident Division of Dermatology
University of Florida College of Medicine Shands Hospital Gainesville, Florida 2008 - 2009 Preliminary Year Department of Internal Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, Florida 2004 - 2008 Doctor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania College of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2000 - 2004 Double Bachelors of Arts in European History and Molecular Biology

Research & Publications

Why are cases of female genital melanoma declining in the United States?
Authors: Verma KK, Mathew D, Fitzgibbon M, Friedmann DP, Tarbox MB, Rosen T.
Texas Dermatological Society Spring Annual Conference • 2024
Poking holes in tradition: Ellacor’s vitiligo vision
Authors: Verma KK, Dhavala A, Friedmann DP.
Texas Dermatological Society Spring Annual Conference • 2024
LOL: Not another skin biopsy…Procedure-related pathologic laughter
Authors: Davies NL, Friedmann DP, Phillips CM.
East Carolina University Department of Internal Medicine’s Annual Research Day• 2012
Poroma of the forehead and face: Not-so-uncommon presentations of a rare lesion
Authors: Proctor Jr RL, Anderson SS, Friedmann DP, Davies NL, Burke WA, Phillips CM, Schosser RH.
East Carolina University Department of Internal Medicine’s Annual Research Day • 2012
Topical steroid potencies are not created equal: a review of mometasone and fluticasone in pediatrics
Authors: Kidd LL, Calfee MB, Friedmann DP.
East Carolina University Department of Internal Medicine’s Annual Research Day • 2012
Post-operative prophylaxis with topical antibiotics is unwarranted in cutaneous surgery
Authors: Lomboy JR, Proctor Jr RL, Friedmann DP.
East Carolina University Department of Internal Medicine’s Annual Research Day • 2012
Delayed granulomatous reactions to cosmetic injections of liquid silicone and polymethylmethacrylate
Authors: Friedmann DP, Fitzpatrick RE.
Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference (ODAC) • 2012
Combination therapy of 6-MP and allopurinol resulting in leukopenia in patient with severe steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis
Authors: Friedmann DP, Berkman A, McGuigan J.
American College of Physicians Florida Chapter Annual Meeting • 2007
Developmental status of neurons selectively vulnerable to acute apoptosis after transient forebrain ischemia
Authors: Friedmann DP, Zhaoming C, Kontonotas D, Pitts-Kiefer A, Frederick JR, Siman R, Neumar RW.
University of Pennsylvania Department of Biology Senior Research Day • 2003