Dr. Richard R Assaf MD
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
2001 Crocker Rd Suite 150 Westlake OH, 44145About
Physician Richard Assaf specializes in the medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails and dermatological surgery. Also offered are therapeutic skin peels, skin treatments, Latisse and XEOMIN. Doctor Assaf provides personal attention and individualized medical care in a progressive patient care setting.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1990
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Doctor 2017 Castle Connelly
- Top Doctor 2016 Castle Connelly
- Top Doctor 2015 Castle Connelly
- Patient's Choice Award 2017 Vitals
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2017 Vitals
- On-time Doctor Award 2017 Vitals
- Patient's Choice Award 2016 Vitals
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2016 Vitals
- On-time Doctor Recognition 2016 Vitals
- Patient's Choice Award 2015 Vitals
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2015 Vitals
- On-time Doctor Recognitioni 2015 Vitals
- Patient's Choice Award 2014 Vitals
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2014 Vitals
- On-Time Doctor Award 2014 Vitals
- Distinguished customer Service Award - Physician's Office Staff 2010 Fairview/Lakewood/Lutheran Hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Hospitals)
Treatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Impetigo
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Plantar Wart
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology, Ohio Dermatological Association, Cleveland Dermatological Society
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His wife (Practice Manager) is incredibly RUDE.
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