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Dermatologist in La Jolla Named 'Top Doctor' by National Group
Dr. Susan M. Stuart, a leading dermatologist in La Jolla, has earned the
prestigious Top Doctor honor from Castle Connolly after being nominated
by peers.
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  LA JOLLA, CA, March 29, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Susan M.
Stuart (www.lajollaskin.com), a dermatologist in La Jolla, has been named
a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, a national organization that recognizes
leaders in the medical field who are nominated by their colleagues.

"I'm honored to be recognized by my peers," Dr. Stuart says. "Castle
Connolly's list of Top Doctors is highly regarded by physicians, hospitals,
and consumers alike. It feels great to be selected among such a
respected group."

Dr. Stuart is one of the few dermatologists in the San Diego region to be
named to the Castle Connolly list. Doctors are selected from a range of
specialties. After receiving nominations, Castle Connolly's physician-led
research team reviews candidates' credentials and makes its final choices
based on "excellence in medical care and practice."

Castle Connolly's published guides and searchable online database
support its mission of helping consumers find the best healthcare
throughout the nation.

Dr. Stuart says her inclusion on the list reflects well on her practice as a
whole, including her supporting staff.

"My staff at La Jolla Dermatology shares my commitment to patient care,"
Dr. Stuart says. "The individuals who choose our practice for their
cosmetic and medical needs receive excellent, personalized treatment
from each member of our team. Many of us form lasting bonds with
patients who we treat for years, and I think that has been a big part of our
success."

Dr. Stuart is widely known for her expertise in laser dermatology. Patients
interested in skin rejuvenation using Fraxel laser treatments come from
throughout San Diego County because of Dr. Stuart's experience and
advanced training.

A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Stuart earned her medical degree
from the Tulane University School of Medicine after graduating from Duke
University. Her postgraduate dermatology training included completing an
internship at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in San Diego and residency at
Emory University. She also completed fellowship training in pediatric
dermatology at Stanford University Medical Center.

She established La Jolla Dermatology to offer a range of dermatologic
and medical spa services and shares an office with her husband, triple
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo. The team offers
patients a unique opportunity to receive excellent skin cancer care that
may include cosmetic plastic surgery.

Dr. Susan M. Stuart (www.lajollaskin.com) is a board-certified
dermatologist offering laser skin care, skin cancer therapies, laser hair
removal, and other skin rejuvenating procedures alongside her husband
and practice partner, triple board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard
Chaffoo. After receiving her MD from Tulane University School of
Medicine, Dr. Stuart completed a competitive internship at Mercy Hospital
Center in San Diego followed by a residency and fellowship in
dermatology. Dr. Stuart is highly respected as a faculty member at UCSD
Medical Center, has held numerous prestigious professional
appointments, and has been selected as one of America's Top Physicians
in dermatology.

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