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Medical Links

American Academy of Dermatology  www.aad.org


National Psoriasis Foundation
www.psoriasis.org


National Eczema Association
www.nationaleczema.org


Lupus Foundation of America www.lupus.org 


National Alopecia Areata Foundation www.naaf.org


Scleroderma Foundation
www.scleroderma.org 

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Albany Dermatology staff

Welcome to Albany Dermatology

 
Dr. Robert G. Shoss leads a team of caring professionals who are committed to providing you with the highest quality medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care.

We hope this site provides you with helpful and practical information on our practice. It will give you an introduction to the experience and practice philosophy of our professional staff as well as a general overview of the services and procedures we offer.

Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable and above all extremely concerned with making your visits as comfortable as possible. Please be advised confidentiality is paramount in our interactions with patients.

Please feel free to call and schedule an appointment or consult.

 
 
 
  Robert G. Shoss, M.D.
 
Dr. Robert G. Shoss received his dermatology training at Albany Medical Center Hospital after graduating from the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. After two years of internal medicine internship and residency, he moved to Albany, New York to begin his dermatology training. Following completion of this residency in 1976, he began practice in the Albany area. Since then Dr. Shoss has been actively involved in teaching at Albany Medical Center having served in the capacities of instructor, clinical assistant, and currently, clinical associate professor of medicine. He continues to remain actively involved in the teaching of medical students and residents and also supervises the teaching of physician assistant trainees. His passion for education led to his recognition by the Academy of Family Practice Physicians for his involvement in teaching family practice residents.
 
 

Dr. Shoss is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, The New York State Society of Dermatology, Capital District Dermatological Society and the Medical Society of the State of New York. A popular lecturer on subjects related to skin disease, he is a regular guest on local news programs discussing topics related to his specialty.
 
 
Dr. Shoss’s interests include cosmetic laser and intense pulsed light treatments for improving the health and appearance of skin, facial rejuvenation with Botox and cosmetic fillers, and skin cancer screening and treatment.
 
A former Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps and Eagle Scout, Dr. Shoss is a previous board member of the Bender/St.Peter’s Hospital Hygienic Laboratory and the Bethlehem PTA Endowment Committee. He participates yearly in community activities such as the Albany Jewish Community Center and Albany Medical Center Hospital annual skin screening clinics.
 
 
 
 
 
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