Dr. Susan Van Dyke, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Susan Van Dyke, who serves patients in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

A leader in skin resurfacing, injectable fillers, and non-invasive cosmetic procedures for over three decades, Dr. Van Dyke is the Founder of Van Dyke Aesthetics in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

A Master Trainer for Allergan’s VOLUMA®, JUVÉDERM® and BOTOX®, she is one of the first to work with Restylane® Silk and to become a certified trainer for Galderma. She also lectures to physicians worldwide on non-invasive cosmetic procedures: Ultherapy, Cellfina, Thermage, Liposonix, Fraxel, and Clear + Brilliant. Her most recent lecture tours include Mexico, Denmark, Brazil, Middle East, and Asia.

Van Dyke Aesthetics became one of the first medical practices to specialize exclusively in cosmetic dermatology. It is dedicated to delivering the absolute best in cosmetic dermatology procedures and products in a professional and elegant environment. The practice ensures a superb patient experience through their qualified, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable skin care specialists and staff.

Working closely with the premier companies in cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Van Dyke has and continues to contribute as an advisor, speaker, lecturer, trainer, educator, as well as researcher for world renowned industry leaders such as: Allergan (Juvederm Ultra, UltraPlus and Voluma, Botox, Kybella, Latisse, SkinMedica), Valeant (Solta Thermage, Fraxel, Clear & Brilliant), Merz (Ulthera,Cellfina), Miramar (miraDry, miraSmooth), Lumenis (Active FX, Deep FX, Total Fx) Galderma (Restylane, Lyft, Dysport) and Zeltiq (CoolSculpting).

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, she is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Academically, Dr. Van Dyke attended Wellesley College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular Biology. She then earned her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and participated in residencies in internal medicine and dermatology at Ohio State University and the University of Arizona.

Achieving natural beauty at all ages, she is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD), 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.

A sought-after guest expert for television, radio, print and online publications focusing on cosmetic dermatology, skin lasers and skin care, Dr. Van Dyke has appeared on every local and national affiliate television station in Phoenix. She has also been interviewed on numerous radio programs and has contributed her knowledge to dozens of publications, including Glamour and USA Today.

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.

Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Van Dyke has been the recipient of various awards and honors, including the On-Time Doctor Award (2016).

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