Dr. Richard Detlefs

Richard Detlefs , M.D. moved to Atlanta from San Francisco in 1987 after completing a military obligation.  Dr. Detlefs joined Dermatology Consultants, P.C. in 1987 and is now a partner in the practice and President of Dermatology Consultants, P.C.  Dr. Detlefs has an avid interest in all areas of dermatology including the medical, surgical and cosmetic aspects.

Dr. Detlefs is a board certified diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology.  He is married, with one daughter and resides in Atlanta.

 



EDUCATION

Wake Forest University:   1972
Medical School:  Wake Forest University School of Medicine    1977
Internship:      Yale New Haven Medica1 Center     1977-1978
Residencies:   Yale New Haven Medical Center     1978-1980
                      Letterman Army Medical Center
  1982-1985

TEACHING/FACULTY
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology, University of California San Francisco  1985-1987
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Emory University Medical Center

MEMBERSHIP
Atlanta Dermatological Assoc.,Past President
Atlanta Medical Association
American Academy of Dermatology
Atlanta Dermatology Society
Georgia Society of Dermatology
Georgia Medical Association
Association of Military Dermatology
Society of Pediatric Dermatology
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
Atlanta Clinical Society
American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
President, Dermatology Consultants, P.C.  2001-Present
President, Atlanta Dermatologic Association  1999-2000
Secretary/Treasurer, Atlanta Dermatologic Assoc. 1997-1999
Board of Directors, Georgia Dermatological Network 1996-1999
Advisory Board, American Academy of Dermatology 1994-1997
Board of Directors, Atlanta Medical Association  1990-1994
Director of Dermatology, Clinic at Homeless Shelter  1992-1994
Chairman of Atlanta Skin Cancer Screening Clinics 1987-1989
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Honors in Biology from Wake Forest University     1972
AOA, Bowman Gray School of Medicine  1977
Commended by Yale Medical School Class of 1980 for excellence in teaching
Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service As Chief of Dermatology Service at McDonald Army Hospital