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About Brian Zelickson, MD
Dr. Brian Zelickson is one of the distinguished dermatologists at Schweiger Dermatology Group.
He is nationally recognized for his accomplishments and contributions to laser medicine and surgery. His special medical interests include laser tissue interaction and teledermatology. Although he has extensive training in all aspects of dermatology, he has completed fellowships and training in electron microscopy of the skin, cutaneous light and laser interactions and laser therapy.
Dr. Zelickson graduated from the University of Colorado in 1982 and the Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minn., in 1986. His post–graduate medical training included one year at the Hennepin County Medical Center and three years at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine. In 1990, he received special training in Immunoelectron microscopy under a fellowship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
He has published more than 30 medical journal articles and has 15 medical patents, including medical device patents and treatment methodology patents. Most recently, Dr. Zelickson developed and launched MD Complete, a skin care product line providing professional anti-aging and skin clearing benefits based upon his clinical experience, knowledge and research.
Dr. Zelickson is currently a member of the faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Department of Dermatology. He is also director of that department’s Electron Microscopy Laboratory. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine has repeatedly named him one of the Twin Cities’ Top Doctors. He is one of the few physicians in the world who participates in developing on-going medical technology development for dermatology.
Professional Memberships & Associations:
- American Academy of Dermatology (Board Certified)
- American Dermatologic Association
- Society of Investigative Dermatology
- American Society of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
- Minnesota Dermatologic Society
- American Medical Association
- Minnesota Medical Association
- Hennepin County Medical Society
- University of Minnesota Medical School (Assistant Professor and Director of Electron Microscopy Laboratory)
Hospital Affiliations:
- Fairview Southdale Hospital
- University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC)
Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2024
- Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctor 2024
Education & Training
- Graduate of University of Colorado, 1982
- Graduate of Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minn., 1986
- Post–graduate medical training included one year at the Hennepin County Medical Center and three years at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
- Special training in immunoelectron microscopy under a fellowship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1990
Experience
- Served on the Government Liaison/Blue Ribbon Committee for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
- Developed ASLMS course work used across the country to train other physicians in laser techniques
- Former President of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Zeltiq, Lumenis and Candela
- Has patents licensed by Candela and Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital
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