Dr. Mark Cappel, MD, FAAD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Mark Cappel, who serves patients in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

An exceptional dermatologist, Dr. Cappel is the Founder of DERMAGNIFY in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

DERMAGNIFY aims to provide a comprehensive dermatology experience, including medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care. From complete skin evaluations and individualized treatments to dermatologist-recommended skin care products, they work together towards the goal of maintaining the natural function and appearance of patients’ skin. They hope their dermatology expertise and skin care professionalism provide patients a trusted and welcoming refuge from everyday life.

Educated in the United States, Dr. Cappel completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and graduated Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Wisconsin. He earned his medical degree and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha at the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine. Following his internship year at the Medical College of Wisconsin, he completed his residency in dermatology at the Mayo Clinic. He then completed a fellowship in dermatopathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in dermatology and dermatopathology through the American Board of Dermatology, which is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Throughout his illustrious career, he served as a staff member in the Department of Dermatology at Mayo Clinic for 9 years and was promoted to Consultant at Mayo Clinic Florida and Assistant Professor in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He has an interest in teaching and education and was previously the Dermatology Residency Program Director at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He then moved to Tampa, Florida for 3 years, and joined Dermatology Associates of Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast Dermatopathology Laboratory, for the continued practice of dermatology and dermatopathology.

Enjoying life-long learning, Dr. Cappel has given numerous dermatology and dermatopathology meeting presentations, both nationally and internationally. He has authored 45 peer-reviewed medical journal publications on a wide range of dermatology and dermatopathology topics, which are cited on PubMed.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

In his free time, Dr. Cappel enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, fitness, and the outdoors.

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