Susan Bard, MD Title: Dermatologist Education: SUNY Downstate Expertise: Dermatology Fellow of the American College of Mohs SurgeryAuthor of the textbook The Laser Treatment of Vascular LesionsCastle Connolly Top Doctor, NY TopDoc Top Doctor, New York Super Doctor Experience Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Dr. Bard has written numerous book chapters and articles for many prominent peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.She has also authored a textbook entitled The Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions. Her professional interests include Mohs micrographic surgery and cosmetic and laser procedures. It's okay to ask questions. A well-informed patient is an empowered patient.-Susan Bard, MD Education She received her medical degree from the State University of New York - Downstate, where she graduated top of her class and was elected to the prestigious national medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. Following medical school, Dr. Bard completed an internship in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and a dermatology and cutaneous surgery residency at the University of Miami.She completed a clinical research fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology and a Procedural Dermatology Fellowship where she further trained in Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction, as well as laser and cosmetic surgery. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.