- Warts
- Family PracticeSharon Kluger MHS, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant. She completed her undergraduate education at UC Berkeley and her Master of Health Sciences at the Duke University Physician Assistant Program. Prior to practicing in dermatology, she worked for 15 years in family medicine in North Carolina and Virginia. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants. She loves practicing dermatology and is thrilled to have returned to living on the West Coast.
- Mohs SurgeryMorgan L. Magid, M.D. is a Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. He graduated from the University of California at San Diego and received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his specialty training in dermatology at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology as well as a member of the American Society of Mohs Surgery. He has been practicing in Santa Cruz since 1988. Dr. Magid is very active in the community and is also the medical director of the Dominican Hospital Gang Tattoo Removal Program.
- BotoxBotox is a neurotoxin medication which blocks the communication between the nerve and the muscle. With injection of minute amounts of Bot ox, the facial muscles responsible for "dynamic wrinkles" are relaxed resulting in a more youthful appearance. Dynamic muscles come and go when we smile, laugh or frown and include crow's feet (lines extending laterally from the eye), frown lines (lines from the eyebrows) and horizontal forehead lines.
- Cosmetic DermatologyWe are a full service dermatology group practicing in the Santa Cruz County area since the early 1960's. Our practice prides itself on being at the forefront of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Our primary goal is helping you achieve and maintain healthy skin – for life!
- Skin CancerIt feels great to be out in the sun. Unfortunately, while you are enjoying yourself, the sun is damaging your skin. Excessive sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. There Read more
- DermatologyYour first visit to Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group involves a few special steps so that we can get to know you. To understand what to expect, please read through this page. You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more.
- Acne Treatment
- Cyst
- EczemaEczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed patches on the skin. It affects millions of people worldwide, both children and Read more
- LesionsThese are known as pigmented lesions, sun spots, age spots or freckles. Areas treated are face, neck, chest, arms, legs and hands.
- Rashes
- Skin CareYour program begins with a consultation to discuss your personalized skin care needs, from the treatment of sun-damaged skin and the effects of aging to improvements for acne and rosacea. Our goal is a healthier and more youthful looking appearance for your skin. All treatments are supervised by Board-certified dermatologists and performed by a Physicians Assistant.
- PsoriasisPsoriasis is a skin condition that creates red patches of skin with white, flaky scales. It most commonly occurs on the elbows, knees and trunk, but can appear anywhere on the body. The first episode usually strikes between the ages of 15 and 35. It is a chronic condition that will then cycle through flare-ups and remissions throughout the rest of the patient's life. Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million people in the United States. About 20,000 children under age 10 have been diagnosed with psoriasis. Read More »