Dr. William F. Groff

Dr. Groff has been practicing Cosmetic Dermatology in Southern California for over 14 years. As a leader in this field, Dr. Groff has given over 100 lectures in ten different countries on laser resurfacing, Ultherapy, Botox, and fillers.  He was instrumental in developing the Ultra Repair resurfacing procedure.  As an advanced cosmetic injector, Dr. Groff serves as a trainer and key opinion leader for Allergan Inc (Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm), Medicis (Restylane, Perlane, Dysport), and Merz Pharm. (Radiesse, Belotero, Xeomin). In this role, Dr. Groff teaches other physicians advanced injection techniques using these products.

Recently, Dr. Groff appeared on CBS’s The Doctors Show to discuss the latest in laser resurfacing, and the episode was seen by over 50 million viewers worldwide. He is also is a regular dermatology correspondent on Fox News, and has appeared on ABC and NBC news as well.

Dr. Groff graduated from Penn State University, receiving a B.S. in Biology and Vertebrate Physiology.  During medical school at PCOM in Philadelphia, he received the highly coveted U.S. Naval Health Professions Scholarship Award.  After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Groff moved to San Diego to begin his postgraduate work.

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Dr. Groff completed a surgical internship at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. Upon graduation, he was accepted into flight school at the U.S. Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute in Pensacola, Florida. As a Flight Surgeon, Dr. Groff was stationed at MCAS Miramar and accumulated over 200 hours of flight time in the F/A-18 Hornet. He also deployed to the Persian Gulf aboard the USS Nimitz, accruing flight time and taking care of sick and injured Marines and Sailors.

After completing a 3-year tour at Miramar, Dr. Groff was selected into the Dermatology program at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. During his residency, he trained under one of the top cosmetic laser surgeons in the world. Upon graduation, Dr. Groff had performed more laser procedures than any other graduating resident in the country.

Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, he spent 2 years as the Department Head of Dermatology and Laser Surgery at Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan. Dr. Groff has published articles in peer-reviewed dermatology and plastic surgery journals as well as participated in research that has led to the FDA approval of cosmetic laser devices.

Dr. Groff travels worldwide to lecture on the latest advances in laser surgery to fellow dermatologists and plastic surgeons. He specializes in all laser proedures, including: Ultra Repair, IPL Photofacials, Fraxel re:pair and Fraxel Dual. Recent lectures include travel to the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Kuala Lumpur, China, and all over the United States.

Dr. Groff and his wife Stacey have resided in San Diego for over 17 years and are proud parents of two daughters, Jenna Alexis and Piper Silk. Dr. Groff enjoys surfing, snowboarding, weightlifting, and international travel.

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Please contact Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick Groff & Fabi, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology at 858.657.1002 for more information and to schedule a consultation with Dr. Groff. We are located in the UTC area of San Diego, minutes from La Jolla, Del Mar, and Downtown San Diego.