Dr. Sumayah J. Taliaferro Honored for Excellence in Dermatology

    ATLANTA, GA, April 03, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Sumayah J. Taliaferro of Atlanta Dermatology & Aesthetics, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in dermatology.

Dr. Taliaferro brings seven years of experience to her position as a doctor with Atlanta Dermatology & Aesthetics. Throughout her career, she has set herself apart as an expert in medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, pigmentary disorders and laser treatment of the skin. On a daily basis, she is responsible for providing comprehensive dermatological care, including skin cancer services, mole removal, and cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections, and soft tissue fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse. She provides state-of-the-art procedures for hair removal, aging skin, acne scars, hyperpigmented marks and broken blood vessels on the skin.

Dr. Taliaferro has co-written chapters in "Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine," the premier textbook of dermatology, and "Treatment for Skin of Color. Dr. Taliaferro has served on the Board for the Medical Association of Atlanta, and she has participated in the Georgia Physician Leadership Academy. She is a regular speaker for the dermatology section of the National Medical Association. Dr. Taliaferro has served as Doctor of the Day at the Georgia State Capital, appeared as an expert guest on Fox 5's "Good Day Atlanta" and Atlanta's 11 Alive news, and volunteered at numerous health fairs and skin cancer screenings around the city.

Dr. Taliaferro completed a residency in dermatology from Howard University in 2007 and a residency in internal medicine from Yale University in 2004. She received an MD from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in 2002, and a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Brown University, where she graduated with honors in 1998. She was recently inducted into Worldwide Registry and also maintains affiliation with the Medical Association of Atlanta, the Atlanta Association for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Medical Association, the Medical Association of Georgia, the National Medical Association, the American Academy of Dermatology and the Women's Dermatologic Society. In 2011, she received a Compassionate Doctor Award from Vitals.

For more information about Atlanta Dermatology & Aesthetics, please visit http://www.atlantadermatologyaesthetics.com.

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