Dr. Joel Schlessinger, MD, FAAD, FAACS

“I have known and worked with Dr. Schlessinger for most of his career. He is a leader in all phases of his profession. He is regarded as on the forefront of cosmetic surgery and dermatology in the region. He is a teacher and an innovator. He is thought highly of in his community and well-liked by all of his patients. He is certainly 5 stars!”

“I cannot say enough about Joel who has been able to form in a short time an extremely important multispecialty meeting which continues to grow each year both nationally and internationally. In addition to the relevant topics presented at his meetings Joel is extremely trustworthy which are not words I use lightly. He is super smart - well organized and that is reflected in his meetings”

“Dr Joel Schlessinger is an outstanding aesthetic dermatologist and leader in our specialty. He contributes at the very highest level by establishing and running meetings such as his annual Cosmetic Surgery Forum where he brings together the best of the best in our specialty and he creates a dialogue that makes for a very personal experience where everyone learns and grows and enjoys the interactions. It's always a pleasure to work with him and to spend time with his beautiful family.”

“I have known Dr. Schlessinger for well over a decade. He has an enviable enthusiasm for and command of all aspects of dermatology. His patients are very lucky to have him as their doctor, as he always has their best interest at heart, and has even developed products to help their conditions. He's intelligent, personable, professional...and humble.”

“Dr. Joel Schlessinger is an amazing doctor. I have known him for 17 years. His compassion, his clinical expertise, the clinical trials he does, and his consulting all make him a top doctor. I am all the way in New Jersey and send him any patient of mine that moves to Nebraska. He is well thought of by all his colleagues and a gentleman and a family man. I would give him the highest level of recommendation for this award without any reservations.”

“Dr Schlessinger is an excellent and caring physician who is at the forefront of his field. I have learned so much from him, both in person, and through his yearly Cosmetic Surgery Forum, which gathers some of the best minds in aesthetic medicine. I am thankful to him for all he has done to further the education of physicians and physicians in training.”

“It has been an honor to know Dr. Joel Schlessinger for many years. I have been impressed by his clinical skills, depth of knowledge, and integrity. The medical conference he founded is the one conference I go to yearly. It is the only conference that I have been to that has the combination of cutting edge medicine and absence of intrusive industry influence. It is a most open and honest meeting that fosters generous sharing of information and skills among the participants.”

“Not only is Dr. Joel Schlessinger a great aesthetic dermatologist, but he is an outstanding all-around physician who looks after all of his patients needs. He is also a fantastic educator. He founded the best CME course around, called Cosmetic Surgery Forum, making him a doctor's doctor. Highly recommended!”

“I have had the pleasure to know Dr. Joel Schlessinger both personally and professionally for the past 8 years. Dr. Schlessinger's expertise in the fields of dermatology and aesthetic surgery is unsurpassed. As a guest speaker/consultant at numerous national and international meetings, he is arguably one of the most influential industry leaders in the fields of dermatology and cosmetic surgery. In addition to his busy clinical practice, Dr. Schlessinger oversees one of the busiest clinical dermatology research facilities in the country. He also serves on the editorial board of numerous dermatology and aesthetic surgery journals and is the course director of an innovative cosmetic surgery meeting. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Schlessinger is a savvy businessman and entrepreneur who founded and serves as president and CEO of a leading online skin store. He has also developed several innovative skin care products. On a personal note, Dr. Schlessinger's patients enjoy his caring, charisma and sense of humor. I have the utmost respect for him, his wonderful family and his staff. Omaha is incredibly fortunate to have him!”

“Having competed my ophthalmology training at UNMC in Omaha, I can attest that Dr. Schlessinger is well known and highly respected in the community. Not only am I former colleague of Dr. Schlessinger, I am a former patient as well. He is an outstanding provider who delivers state-of-the-art dermatology services with caring and compassion. While I no longer reside in NE, I continue to recommend Dr. Schlessinger to family, friends and colleagues in the greater Omaha area!”

“I am a board-certified dermatologist who has attended Dr. Schlessinger's Cosmetic Surgery Form (CSF) in Las Vegas. The meeting provided invaluable clinical pearls and insight and the interactive format was unlike any other meeting I have ever attended. I was so pleased with the meeting that I'm attending CSF again this year! Dr. Schlessinger is highly regarded as an industry leader in my field as well as the field of cosmetic surgery.”

“Dr. Schlessinger is committed to education and the pursuit of excellence in the field of dermatology. He provides the opportunity at his annual meetings for all of us interested dermatologists to meet, convene, and learn from leaders in our field. Dr. Schlessinger definitely adds to the breadth of my knowledge in dermatology and I am indebted to him for that.”