Founder & CEO

JEROME POTOZKIN, MD

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“My commitment to excellence means treating every patient as I would my own family. With dual board certification in both dermatology and Mohs surgery, I combine decades of experience with cutting-edge techniques to deliver results that enhance your natural beauty while prioritizing your safety and satisfaction above all else.”

Jerome Potozkin, MD

About Jerome Potozkin, MD

Jerome R. Potozkin, M.D. is the founder, practitioner, and CEO of PotozkinMD Skincare & Laser Center. This center has over 10,000 patient visits per year. Patients travel from multiple states and as far away as Hawaii. In October of 2021 he became one of the first physicians in the United States to take and pass the board certification exam in Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery and is now dual board-certified in Dermatology and Mohs Surgery. He has been named to San Francisco’s “SuperDocs” on multiple occasions. He is the recipient of the prestigious Sulzberger Prize at The NYU Skin & Cancer Unit. He has been quoted in the New York Times and has been feature on National T.V. on shows such as ABC’s 20/20 and NBC’s Today Show as an expert in cosmetic dermatology.

He has been published in multiple medical journals. He is one of two dermatologists to serve two terms as the president of CalDerm and currently sits on their board of directors. He has served as the section chair of dermatology of the John Muir Medical Center. He teaches future dermatologists at UCSF. In 2016 his facility was chosen as the first SkinCeuticals Advanced Clinical Spa in California.

He served on the board of directors of the Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) from 2009-2015. In 2005 he founded “Vanity for Charity” in response to Hurricane Katrina and has since raised tens of thousands of dollars for local and national charities. He was awarded the 2017 “Business Person of the Year” by the Danville Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to the community. In 2018 he became a published author with the publication of his book “Botox and Beyond: Your Guide to Safe, Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures. He is committed to treating each of his patients the way he would want members of his own family to be treated.

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Why Choose Potozkin + Ellis Dermatology

Patients from San Francisco, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Moraga, Alamo, and Blackhawk choose Potozkin + Ellis Dermatology for our unparalleled expertise and results.

We combine the science of dermatology with the artistry of aesthetics to deliver natural-looking enhancements that build confidence. With board-certified dermatologists performing all injections and a comprehensive range of laser technologies delivered by skilled providers, we provide both safety and excellence in a sophisticated yet approachable environment.

Unlike other practices, we complement our advanced treatments with physician-selected medical-grade skincare products and begin every aesthetic journey with our signature DermDesigned consultation. Whether you're seeking cosmetic enhancement or medical dermatology care, our commitment to natural-looking results and excellence ensures you'll receive the highest standard of care in the East Bay.

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Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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925.838.4900