Dermatology

Dr. Tina Alster, MD, FAAD

Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery · Washington, DC

5.05 doctor endorsements Endorsed

Identity verified on September 21, 2026 · Listed since 2015

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5 Peer Endorsements

5.0

Recommend This Doctor

Has endorsed Dr. Joel Schlessinger.

What colleagues highlight

Compassionatein 2 endorsements
Great colleaguein 2 endorsements
Refers patientsin 1 endorsement

June 25, 2015
“Dr. Alster is a leader in the field of dermatology. She was one of the first to use lasers and generously shares her extensive knowledge with others. She is known and respected internationally. In spite of her fame, she is genuinely a nice and caring person. I am pleased to have the opportunity to vote for her.”
Dr. Leslie BaumannDermatology · Miami, FL
June 25, 2015
“She is the best!”
Dr. Kelley RedbordDermatology · Fairfax, VA
March 23, 2015
“Dr. Alster is an incredibly gifted dermatologist and surgeon. As one of the pioneers of laser, she has changed the face of dermatology and bettered the lives of all dermatology patients via her research and body of work. I have referred many patients to her and they love her and her spectacular office. Her partners are excellent as well and she gives back to her community in multiple ways. She is a terrific human being as well as a fantastic dermatologist!”
Dr. Joel SchlessingerDermatology · Omaha, NE
March 23, 2015
“Dr. Alster is THE pioneer of laser surgery in Dermatology. She's an amazing teacher and has helped to educate thousands of dermatologists across the world with her lectures, publications, and mentorship. She also has a fantastic bedside manner with her patients. As a dermatologist, I'm lucky to have her as a colleague and teacher.”
Lauren Eckert Ploch, MD, MEd, FAADDermatology · Augusta, GA
March 23, 2015
“Dr. Alster influence on the field of laser use in dermatology has transformed the way we practice. She is continued to be the top physician in our field and further influences practicing dermatologists and residents through her dedication to research and education. I was lucky to spend time working in her office as a third year resident and continue to use what I learned in daily practice.”
Dr. Theresa ConologueDermatology, Procedural Dermatology · Fredericksburg, VA

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About

Tina Alster, MD, FAAD is the founding director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and is a clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University… Read more

Tina Alster, MD, FAAD is the founding director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and is a clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. She received her B.S. and M.D. degrees with highest honors from Duke University and completed her dermatology residency at Yale University. She is a world-recognized leader in dermatologic laser surgery and has published hundreds of articles and 8 textbooks on the subject. Dr. Tina Alster maintains leadership and board positions in numerous professional and national organizations and has served as a consultant to several skin care and device companies, including Lancôme and La Mer. Her commitment to teaching and mentoring others is evident in her establishment of scholarship endowments for women pursuing careers in medicine at Duke University. She has received numerous accolades by her peers including the prestigious Mentorship and Legacy Awards from the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS). In addition to serving as an expert on TV and radio, she has been acknowledged in America’s Top Doctors, Town & Country’s Best Cosmetic Surgeons, America’s Elite 1000, Allure’s Influencer of the Year, Elle Genius Awards and Washingtonian’s Best Doctors and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 1 percent of physicians in dermatology in US News & World Report.

Location

Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery1430 K St NW, #200, Washington, DC 20005

DCA Awards

Recognition history

3 awards

2-time
City Winner
2014 and 2015

2019 Top 200 DoctorsDermatology
2015 City WinnerDermatology · Washington
2014 City WinnerDermatology · Washington

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles.

Endorsed

A rank for doctors who have received 3 or more doctor endorsements.