Dr. Johnny Gurgen DO
Dr. Gurgen is one of a select few Board Certified Dermatologic Surgeons in the Nation to be Double Certified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology, and the American Society of Mohs Surgery.
Prior to establishing his practice, Dr. Gurgen worked exclusively as a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon where he performed Thousands of Mohs Surgeries, placing him in the top 1% of all Mohs Micrographic Surgeons in the Nation.
Dr. Gurgen has also been called to perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Top Oculoplastic Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons, where he performed the most delicate removal and reconstruction of facial and ocular skin cancers.
Dr. Gurgen is also involved in new research and journal publications in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He has written research articles for the top Dermatological journals in the world including: The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology, and Dermatologic Surgery.
Beyond his extensive qualifications and experience in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Dr. Gurgen has also been chosen by his patients for two Nationally Recognized Awards: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” and “The Patients Choice Award” for exceptional quality of care, and patient centered approach that Dr. Gurgen and his staff provides.
The Many Qualifications Of Dr. Johnny Gurgen DO
| 2012 2010 2010 |
Board Certificate of added qualification MOHS Micrographic Surgery Board Certified Dermatologist Fellow of the American Society of MOHS Surgery |
| April 2012 – Current | Leesburg Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Medical Director/Owner |
| July 2012 – March 2013 | MOHS surgeon Orbital and Oculofacial Consultants Hawthorne Clinic and Research Center Sarasota, FL |
| August 2010 – January 2012 | MOHS surgeon (3,000+ Cases Performed) Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery The Villages, FL Tavares, FL Clermont, FL |
| September 2014 – Current | Lady Lake Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Medical Director/Owner |
July 2007 – June 2010 – Co-Chief Dermatology Resident
Largo Medical Center/Suncoast Hospital,
Nova Southeastern University, Largo, FL
June 2006 – June 2007 – Internal Medicine Specialty Track Internship
Suncoast Hospital, Nova Southeastern University, Largo, FL
Awards Of Dr. Johnny Gurgen DO
MOHS Dermatopathology Laboratory experience with proficiency, staining, processing, cutting, and laboratory maintenance
MOHS CLIA Lab Director Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery The Villages, FL, Tavares, FL, Clermont, FL
MOHS CLIA Lab Director Leesburg Dermatology & MOHS Surgery
2009 AAD Annual Meeting Mentor Dr. Dedee Murrell, Sydney, Australia (May 2010)
2009 AOCD Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
Third place, 2008 AAD Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
Second Place, 2008 AOCD Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Surgical Fellowship
Jorge Campo M.D. Monterrey, Mexico June 2009
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Online Diseases Database; Authored the following: 2007
- Delusions of Parasitosis
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatomyositis
- Erythrasma
- Geographic Tongue
- Hailey-Hailey Disease
- Hair Loss
Morton Plant Mease Moffitt Cancer Center, FL May 2008; May 2009
November 2007