Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHS, PA-C has over 20 years of clinical experience in Dermatology. He is a nationally recognized medical lecturer, accomplished founder and President of several dermatology societies, and a passionate dermatology teacher. Douglas has presented at over 50 conferences, has been awarded a national clinical science award for published research, Clinical Preceptor of the year by NP, PA and Residency programs, Humanitarian PA of the Year for the state of Georgia, the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award, and most recently, was named the National Dermatology PA of the Year by the SDPA. He completed a Doctorate of Medical Sciences degree with an emphasis in Health Care Leadership and Evidence-Based Research in May 2019.