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Susan Taylor, M.D.

professional background

Susan Taylor, M.D., is a member of LLuminari, the parent company of BeWell.com. Dr. Taylor is a University of Pennsylvania and Harvard trained physician who is an internationally recognized expert in dermatology. She is board certified in both internal medicine and dermatology and lectures frequently domestically and abroad. She practices at Society Hill Dermatology, evaluating and treating both adult and pediatric patients. She concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal moles, skin cancer, acne, hair loss and rashes.  As the director of the Skin of Color Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Dr. Taylor is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and investigation of diseases in individuals with skin of color including those of African American, Hispanic, and Asian ancestry.  Her book, Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor's Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair and Nails, was published in May 2004.

Dr. Taylor is a contributor to BeWell.com ?the first social network that connects members with evidence-based content and dialogue from leading experts.

Degrees:

• M.D., Harvard Medical School
• B.A., University of Pennsylvania, Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Associations:

• Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
• Board Member, American Academy of Dermatology
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania
• Member, Board of Trustees, University of Pennsylvania
• Member, American Academy of Dermatology
• Member, National Medical Association
• Former Chair, Women's Health Task Force, American Academy of Dermatology
• Co-Chair, James Brister Society, University of Pennsylvania
• Member of Trustees, Council of Penn Women
• Member of Penn Alumni Board

Awards:

• The Golden Triangle Award, American Academy of Dermatology, 2003.
• Top Doctors, Philadelphia magazine, 2002.
• Alumni Award of Merit, University of Pennsylvania, 2000.

Publications:

• Author, Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor's Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair and Nails