Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD
Dr. Neal Bhatia is a board-certified dermatologist in San Diego, California. He serves as Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research. He is as chief medical editor for Practical Dermatology.
He has a background in immunology and has interests in mechanisms of therapy, skin cancer, and medical dermatology.
Matthew Zirwas, MD
Matthew Zirwas, MD is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert who has been specializing in contact dermatitis, pruritus, atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis for the last 20 years.
His passion figuring out the real, practical, take-home messages that we can get from the medical literature. Not just reciting ‘the data’ or what the authors said, but synthesizing it and putting it in the context of how it can help patients. Basically figuring out ‘what this study REALLY means’ and ‘how does this connect to what we already know’, then explaining it in a practical, relatable, entertaining and memorable way.
In addition to the practical experience that comes from taking care of challenging patients, he has published over 200 peer reviewed articles, been an investigator on over 80 clinical trials, co-authored the 7th edition of Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, and has given over 200 national continuing medical education lectures to his peers.
In Dr. Zirwas’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids and cats. In that order.
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and an adjunct Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Lio received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupuncture.
Dr. Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center and a founding partner of Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago. He serves as a board member and scientific advisory committee member emeritus for the National Eczema Association.
He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Atopic Dermatitis Expert Resource Group, a Councilor for the International Eczema Council, and is a founding faculty member of the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program. He has over 400 publications and 4 textbooks.
Michelle B. Tarbox, MD, FAAD
Michelle B. Tarbox, MD is a distinguished dermatologist and the Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
Renowned for her expertise in both dermatology and dermatopathology, Dr. Tarbox is committed to providing exceptional patient care and driving advancements in the field. With a proven track record of leadership and a passion for education, she has made significant contributions to the department and the broader medical community.
Dr. Tarbox is a recipient of numerous awards and serves on several professional boards and committees.
Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
Dr Spizuoco is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, nationally recognized educator, and physician leader based in New York City. She is the founder of True Dermatology PLLC, a Manhattan practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, as well as dermatopathology services. She is also co-founder and co-chair of the DermVIP Summit, an annual educational meeting focused on practical, evidence-based approaches to hair disorders and inflammatory skin disease.
Dr. Spizuoco’s clinical expertise encompasses dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, hair and scalp disorders, inflammatory skin disease, and aesthetic medicine. She serves as a referral resource for complex dermatologic surgical cases, including hidradenitis suppurativa surgery, providing specialized care for patients who require advanced procedural management.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Spizuoco lectures nationally on alopecia and hair loss, inflammatory skin disease, skin cancer, dermatopathology, and aesthetic medicine. She is a past president of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and an Associate Clinical Instructor in the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She also serves on the editorial boards of Practical Dermatology and Dermatology Times and on the board of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Spizuoco earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her dermatology residency at LECOM/Alta Dermatology in Arizona, with additional training at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, followed by a dermatopathology fellowship at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology.
Through her clinical practice, teaching, and professional leadership, Dr. Spizuoco works to advance dermatologic care and translate evolving scientific knowledge into meaningful outcomes for patients.