Charlotte Dermatologist Patrick McElgunn Named to Best Doctors in America List Two Years in a Row

April 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Patrick McElgunn, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist with Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Charlotte, NC, has been named to the 2012 – 2013 Best Doctors in America list for the second year in a row. Each year, Best Doctors, Inc. conducts the largest independent survey of the medical profession to form an unbiased list that represents the top five percent of doctors in the U.S. in over 400 specialties and subspecialties across the country.
   
“Being included on this respected list of high-quality medical practitioners is a tremendous honor,” said Dr. McElgunn. “The Best Doctors in America list includes the nations’ most respected and outstanding primary care physicians. It’s a great privilege to be included in this group of medical professionals for whom I have significant admiration for the work they are doing in their respective fields.”

The Charlotte Business Journal will unveil all the Charlotte area doctors recognized on the Best Doctors list in their April 27 issue.

Dr. McElgunn specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. He has taught laser surgery techniques to fellow dermatologists and has been an examiner of prospective laser surgeons for the American Board of Laser Surgery. With equally extensive experience in cosmetic fillers, Dr. McElgunn is recognized as a premier injector of Botox®, Dysport®, Restylane®, Juvederm® and other fillers and instructs other dermatologists and plastic surgeons in filler injection techniques. Dr. McElgunn has a vast experience in general dermatology and sees patients of all ages for all dermatology concerns. He also lectures groups of physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners on dermatologic therapy.

About Best Doctors
Founded in 1989 by Harvard Medical School professors, Best Doctors, Inc. is transforming and improving health care. The global company, headquartered in Boston, serves more than 30 million members in every major region of the world. Best Doctors works with the best five percent of doctors to find the right diagnoses and right treatments, and seamlessly integrates its trusted services with employers’ other health-related benefits. In addition to its clinical advocacy in the US, Best Doctors designs and implements international insurance programs that help people be sure they get the best care, and the right care. For further information, visit Best Doctors at www.bestdoctors.com.

About Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology            
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology is a regional practice offering dermatology and plastic surgery services.  With four convenient offices in Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory and Shelby, board certified doctors are available to help people meet their cosmetic and skin care goals.  For more information, please visit www.ppsd.com.