John N. Stathakis, DO, a Dermatologist with Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group

Get to know Dermatologist Dr. John N. Stathakis, who serves patients in Arizona.

Leading dermatologist, Dr. Stathakis has been practicing medical and surgical dermatology in the Valley since 1981. He is in practice with Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group with offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.

Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group specializes in all areas of adult and pediatric medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. The board-certified physicians and physician assistants are the finest in their fields and strive to bring patients the latest techniques and procedures available through their state-of-the-art facilities. Using only the most effective treatments in the field, Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group offers a host of services to patients designed to enhance appearance and improve self-image and sense of well-being.

A United States Navy veteran from New Jersey, Dr. Stathakis obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1963. He has participated in research for several drug companies, the University of Arizona, and a three-year study of skin cancer in Arizona, focusing on prevention. He has been acknowledged for his service to the following: the American Cancer Society, the Arizona Department of Youth Treatment and Rehabilitation, Midwestern University, the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department, and the United States Navy and United States Air Force (where he served as a medical consultant at Luke Air Force Base).

A member of the American Osteopathic Association, the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology (AOBD). The AOBD is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin.

Licensed to practice medicine in California and Arizona, Dr. Stathakis is affiliated with several hospitals and medical centers in his local area, including Arizona Heart Hospital, Abrazo Central Campus, and HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

Family is a focal point for Dr. Stathakis, spending his free time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoys the outdoors with boating, hiking, and fishing.

Learn more about Dr. John N. Stathakis:

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3090086-John-Stathakis-Dermatologist or through Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group, https://www.phxskin.com/phoenix-skin-medical/meet-the-team/dr-john-stathakis/

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