Susun Michaels, DO, a Dermatologist with Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics

Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Susun Michaels, who serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Michaels, a leading dermatologist, and her physician assistant, Eric Hilmes, provide patients with the most comprehensive dermatologic care at Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics. The dynamic duo have 20 years of combined dermatology experience, cultivating a supportive, friendly environment where patients feel comfortable and confident with the care they receive. 

Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics is an expansive network of board-certified dermatologists with a variety of specialties and diverse backgrounds, ensuring the highest quality skincare for thousands of patients throughout Nevada. With multiple locations, the practice provides access to comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services 24/7 to meet patients’ needs. For more than 60 years, Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics has stayed at the forefront of technological advancements and medical innovations to provide the most effective solutions available in Nevada for medical and aesthetic skin conditions.

Specializing in medical and surgical dermatology, Dr. Michaels believes healthy skin is a glow from within. She treats the whole patient, not just a disease process. Every decision, treatment plan, and recommendation is made with each patient’s best interests in mind. 

Alongside her clinical role, she serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is also the Faculty Supervisor of Dermatology in the Family Medicine Residency Program at Valley Hospital Medical Center. 

After earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Michaels went on to further her training. She completed her internship and residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. 

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (FAOCD), 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 DOs who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin.

An Editorial Advisor for the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, Dr. Michaels has published in several peer-reviewed dermatology journals. She integrates evidence-based medical science with professional, compassionate healthcare in a warm environment that provides patients with the effective, customized dermatological solutions they deserve.

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.

In addition to English, Dr. Michaels speaks Korean.

Learn more about Dr. Susun Michaels:

Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2530462-Susun-Michaels-Dermatologist or through Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics, https://www.lvscc.com/warm-springs/providers/susun-michaels

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