Dr. Adam Scott Plotkin, M.D.

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Adam S. Plotkin, who serves patients in Delray Beach, Florida.

Dr. Plotkin is an outstanding, board-certified dermatologist & a Partner at Palm Beach Dermatology Group in Delray Beach, Florida.

The experienced and highly qualified team of dermatologists at Palm Beach Dermatology Group are known for their expertise in medical conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, skin cancer treatments including Mohs surgery, and aesthetic treatments like Botox®, fillers, and chemical peels. Delivering the best of care, Palm Beach Dermatology Group uses the latest state-of-the-art treatments and techniques with “Healthy and beautiful skin, for a lifetime” as their motto. 

A native of Poughkeepsie, Dr. Plotkin earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. He completed post-graduate training in internal medicine at Brown University Rhode Island Hospital in Providence and dermatology training at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Licensed to practice medicine in a number of states, the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, which is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Belonging to several honor societies, Dr. Plotkin is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Dermatology (Fellow), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (Fellow), the Florida Dermatology Society, the Florida Medical Association, and the Palm Beach County Society for Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery (past President). His research is published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, and he is a featured expert speaker on radio and television.

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.

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