About the Department of Dermatology
The Department of Dermatology was founded in
1874 by Dr. Louis Adolphus Duhring (1845–1913).
It is the nation’s first Department of
Dermatology. Dr. Duhring’s vision and support
were the initial impetus that allowed the Department
to grow to its present world-renowned stature.
Since its inception it has been a leader in clinical
and basic science research in dermatology.
In
the last eight years the Department has consistently
been among the top five dermatology departments
in the country in National Institutes of Health
Research funding. In each of the last five
years it has been ranked in either the number
one or two positions.
The Department has outpatient practices at the
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and
Penn Medicine at Radnor. These practices
also include Centers of Excellence that provide
tertiary care in a large number of sub-specialty
areas.
Whether in Critical Care or Cosmetic Dermatology,
we are recognized nationally and internationally
for providing the highest quality of care. Our
consultative and inpatient services are an integral
part of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s
multi-disciplinary approach to advanced care
in medicine.
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