Dr. James M. Spencer, MD, MS
Family Practitioner
3516 HIGHWAY 153 GREENVILLE SC, 29611About
James M. Spencer, MD, MS, FASDS, FAAD, FACMS, is a well-versed dermatologist and who diagnoses and treats patients at Spencer Dermatology, an integral part of the Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery network, located in Saint Petersburg, FL. Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is the largest network of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology experts in the United States. Medical Director of Spencer Dermatology, Dr. Spencer has until very recently served as the Director of MOHS and Dermatologic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he continues to serve as Professor of Clinical Dermatology. He is an expert in cosmetic dermatology, MOHS surgery, skin cancer treatment and advanced therapies for skin resurfacing, such as Erbium: YAG Laser Resurfacing and fractional CO2 lasers. As a dermatologist, Dr. Spencer specializes in the surgical and medical management of diseases related to skin, hair and nails, and some cosmetic problems. In addition to his clinical role, he has also been Editor-in-Chief of the Cosmetic Dermatology journal, co-editor in chief of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, and member of the editorial boards for Dermatologic Surgery, Aesthetic Buyers Guide, The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, and Contemporary Dermatology.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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I’m scared I might have herpes?
I would see your doctor for a culture and medication. READ MORE
What should I eat before general anesthesia?
Nothing by mouth after midnight before the surgery. READ MORE
Can tonsillectomy be done under local anesthesia?
Yes, but the surgeons don’t like it and will probably refuse. READ MORE
Can you eat eggs after a heart attack?
Yes READ MORE
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