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Ellis Gottesfeld, MD

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Phone: (561) 572-0299
7730 Boynton Beach Blvd. #4
Boynton Beach, FL 33437

3918 Via Poinciana Drive , Suite 10
Lake Worth, FL  33467

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Biography:

Dr. Ellis Gottesfeld earned his Medical Degree from State University of New York in Brooklyn. After medical school, he completed his Internal Medicine Internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He then completed his Dermatology Residency at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals in Cleveland. Before moving to Florida, Dr. Gottesfeld practiced dermatology for 15 years in New York City and was on the faculty at the Department of Dermatology NYU Medical Center. Dr. Gottesfeld is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and a member of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Gottesfeld is experienced in the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer, as well as all other disorders of the skin, hair and nails.

Ellis Gottesfeld, MD possesses over 20 years of experience in Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Gottesfeld can help you with all of your skin concerns. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology. You will be seen by a Board Certified physician in our office and not an assistant.

 

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Serving Patients in and around Palm Beach County

Palm Beach Dermatology has been serving patients in and around Palm Beach County for over twenty years, we are a full-service dermatology and dermatological surgery practice with special emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. All physicians in our group are Board Certified by The American Board of Dermatology and are Fellows of the American Academy of Dermatology. We invite you to visit us at Palm Beach Dermatology to find out why you can trust our skin care team.

Featured Articles

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  • Vitiligo

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  • "As a longtime skin cancer patient I’m impressed with Dr. Kelley’s professionalism and follow-ups. She and her staff are all about results and patient satisfaction. Quite different from the other “Mohs Mills”!"
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  • "Dr. Fayne saw my daughter for her acne. He was great with her and explained everything so she could understand. We love the office staff too!"
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  • "I have been seeing Dr. DiBacco going on 10 years. Truly, a great dermatologist. He cares and is very personable. He is detailed with his assessments and treatments. What more could you ask for except a great personality? Oh, and he has that too!"
    Alex M.
  • "Dr. Cohen makes you feel like part of his family. He is very thorough in his exams and keeps you informed during your dermatological office visits and any telephone follow-ups."
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