Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick
Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick is a world-famous leader in Dermatology. He is also a caring and experienced doctor who wants only the best for his patients. This combination of innovation and experience makes him a wonderful resource for his patients. Dr. Fitzpatrick is known internationally for his innovative work developing medical lasers. He created many well-known laser procedures including laser resurfacing of the skin with the UltraPulse CO2 laser. Dr. Fitzpatrick authored medical textbooks on laser surgery and more than one hundred scientific articles. He lectures all over the world. He has trained thousands of physicians in laser techniques.
A Princeton University graduate, Dr. Fitzpatrick went on to Emory University Medical School where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honor society for academic excellence, studied Internal Medicine at the University of Southern California and Dermatology at University of California at Los Angeles. He is double board certified with the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s surgical interests led him into the field of laser surgery.
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Memberships:
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He served as President of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery in 2000-2001.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Affiliations:
- UCSD School of Medicine: Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Dermatology
- Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla: medical staff
Although Dr. Fitzpatrick lectures around the world and is respected by his peers as one of the foremost leaders in laser surgery, he finds his greatest pleasure when he is working one on one with his patients. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s patients come to him from the San Diego area and from around the world. They want to take advantage of the opportunity to receive medical care from such an internationally distinguished scientist and doctor.
On a personal level, Dr. Fitzpatrick is loved by his staff and admired by his colleagues. He is a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Dr. Fitzpatrick is the proud father of five children and two grandchildren. Along with his wife Betsy, he finds the best times are those spent just being with his family.
Please contact Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick Groff & Fabi, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology at 858.657.1002 for more information and to schedule a consultation with Dr. Fitzpatrick. We are located in the UTC area of San Diego, minutes from La Jolla, Del Mar, and Downtown San Diego.
