Dr. Joseph J. Zaladonis Jr., MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Joseph Zaladonis Jr., who serves patients in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Being a reputable dermatologist, Dr. Zaladonis has an interest in all aspects of dermatology and strives to provide personalized care for all of his patients. He is the owner and operator of Zaladonis Dermatology Associates in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

In private practice, he and his staff take care of all of their patients’ skin, hair, and nail issues. They offer a variety of services, including: medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, Cutera Excel V Laser treatment, blue light therapy, microdermabrasion, phototherapy, XTRAC laser treatment, chemical peels, fillers, botox, and skin care products. 

A Bethlehem native, Dr. Zaladonis Jr. received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Lehigh University and his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Thereafter, he completed his residency in dermatology at New York Medical College, where he also served as Chief Resident. 

At present, he is on the medical staff of St Luke’s University Health Network and Lehigh Valley Hospital. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Since beginning his practice in 1995, Dr Zaladonis has been involved in teaching medical students and residents from these institutions. 

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and a Fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (FASDS), the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD 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. 

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.

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