
George Cotsarelis MD
Professor of Dermatology, University Pennsylvania
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3400 Civic Center Blvd1330S Perelman CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 215-662-2737
Fax+1 215-615-3424
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Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 1989 - 1992
Geisinger Health System (Danville)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
- Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2004-2007, 2010
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Statement from the frontal fibrosing alopecia international expert alliance: SOFFIA 2024.Nekma Meah, Jane Li, Dmitri Wall, Katherine York, Bevin Bhoyrul
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 2025-07-23 - Controlled Release of Minoxidil through Hydrogel Cross-Linking to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia.Leo L Wang, Spencer Tuohy, Elaine Kim, Arben Nace, Karen L Xu
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. 2025-07-14 - Penn Academy for Skin Health (PASH): An Experiential Pipeline Program in Skin Biology and Dermatology for High-School Students.Elizabeth A Grice, Donna Brennan-Crispi, Natalia Rodriguez, David J Margolis, John T Seykora
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025-03-01
Press Mentions
People Who Drink Popular Beverage 'More Likely' to Develop Hair Loss Study ShowsFebruary 18th, 2025
New Biomarkers Can Help Target Treatment for Chronic Skin Disease SarcoidosisSeptember 11th, 2024
PureTech Health Affiliate Follica Announces Positive Topline Data from Clinical Study in Male Androgenetic AlopeciaDecember 19th, 2019- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Interfollicular Epidermal Stem Cells In Human And Mouse SkinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2010–2011
- Stem Cell And XenograftsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2009–2011
- Hair Follicle Neogenesis In Response To WoundingNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007–2011
- A Study Of Biological Function Of BasonuclinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2009–2010
- Hair Follicle Bulge Cells In Tumorigenesis And AlopeciaNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000–2009
- Transgenic Mouse Model For Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2003
- Pilot--Mouse Model Of Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002
- Molecular Characterization Of Hair Follicle Stem CellsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1996–2000
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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