Family Dermatology p.c. is a private dermatology practice located in Concord, Massachusetts. The practice is under the direction of Dr. Ira Skolnik, MD, PhD. Our goal is to provide excellent care in a friendly and compassionate environment.
Family Dermatology p.c. does not employ “physician extenders” (such as Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants). All medical care is performed exclusively by Dr. Skolnik or Dr. Franks, including the initial evaluation, treatment and follow-up. To our view our complete website, including additional information about our practice, office policies, and medical forms, please visit us on a desktop or laptop computer at FamilyDermatologypc.com.
Dr. Ira Skolnik is the current President of the Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology, the professional medical society that represents virtually all the dermatologists in the state. He is one of only three Dermatologists in the entire state of Massachusetts, and one of only 5 in all of New England, who is not only Board Certified in Dermatology, but also in the sub-specialty of Pediatric Dermatology and in General Pediatrics. Originally from Scarsdale, New York, Dr. Skolnik completed his undergraduate work at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut in 1987, where he graduated with Honors in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. He then entered the M.D.–Ph.D. program at the Boston University School of Medicine, graduating with both doctorates in 1995. Dr. Skolnik's Ph.D. is in cardiovascular pathology and molecular biology. Dr. Skolnik completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. He then finished an additional residency in Dermatology, specializing in Pediatric Dermatology, at the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
In 2017, Dr. Skolnik was honored to receive a Presidential Citation Award by the American Academy of Dermatology for his significant contributions on a state and national level to the medical specialty of dermatology.
Dr. Skolnik has practiced general and pediatric dermatology in the Concord area since 2001. Although Dr. Skolnik is primarily a pediatric dermatologist, he sees patients of all ages in his office. As Dr. Skolnik has observed from his years of practice: "Children get referred to me by their pediatrician for their skin disease, and after that their parents and sometimes even their grandparents, wind up becoming my patients too!" This is why the practice is called Family Dermatology. Dr. Skolnik is committed to the idea of treating the family as a whole.
Dr. Steven Franks comes to Family Dermatology, p.c. with a very full and exceptional career in Dermatology. He is a Massachusetts native, completing all of his education in state. Dr. Franks graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. This was followed by a medical internship at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. After serving as a Captain and General Medical Officer in the U.S. Army, where he was active duty in Vietnam and Boston, he completed a residency in Dermatology at the State University of Buffalo.
Prior to joining Family Dermatology, p.c., Dr. Franks practiced dermatology in Concord, Westford, Marlborough, Westborough, Leominster and Worcester, where he was also Chief of Dermatology at Memorial Hospital. He continues to give lectures to hospital staff and physicians. Dr. Franks does several skin screenings each year and lectures various professional groups on skin care and skin cancer awareness.
Dr. Franks has been published in medical journals including Cutis and Archives of Dermatology and provided a chapter to Decker’s Introduction to Clinical Medicine. He also served as Editor of the Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology Newsletter for five years.
Dr. Franks' personal interests include golfing, dogs, humor and the history of religion.
A dermatologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Drs. Skolnik and Franks are trained in the treatment of disorders of all age groups. Thus, they are able to care for infants, children, adults and seniors. They treat common, as well as chronic and very complicated skin disorders. Treatment may require topical or internal medications. Some dermatologic conditions require in-office surgery for diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Skolnik created Family Dermatology to offer patients specialized services and individualized care which include the following common skin conditions:
While keeping your skin healthy is the primary goal of any dermatologist, maintaining your skin’s beauty is also one of our goals. Both Dr. Skolnik and Dr. Franks perform an array of cosmetic procedures and can offer you advice on achieving that youthful, healthy look that we all wish we could maintain forever! Among the cosmetic procedures we offer include wrinkle treatments (BoTox™), spider vein treatments (including sclerotherapy), and removal/treatment of unsightly brown spots (aka “liver spots”) or irritated moles/skin tags/growths. Please make an appointment to discuss any cosmetic questions you may have with either Dr. Skolnik or Dr. Franks and they would be happy to review your options with you and even perform treatments on the same day if you are ready to go! Start looking younger and healthier today!
Question: What happens if you combine a board-certified pediatrician (a trained EXPERT in treating infants, children, and adolescents) with a board-certified dermatologist (a trained EXPERT in treating problems/diseases of the skin, hair, and nails)?
Answer: you get Dr. Ira Skolnik! While most physicians in the United States are board-certified in only one field of medicine, Dr. Skolnik is board-certified in three! He is certified in Pediatrics, Dermatology, as well as the very rare sub-specialty of Pediatric Dermatology. In fact there are fewer than 10 board-certified Pediatric Dermatologists practicing in Massachusetts, and only three who are “triple” Board-certified, including Dr. Skolnik. In addition, Dr. Skolnik is one of only two triple Board-certified Pediatric Dermatologists in the entire United States who also has a Ph.D. degree!
What does this mean for your child? It means that your child is going to be seen by a nationally-recognized expert in children’s skin diseases who will put you and your child at ease. He will listen carefully to the history of the problem, thoroughly examine your child, and then formulate a treatment plan that will appropriately help your child.
The most common adjectives and phrases parents have used to describe Dr. Skolnik’s approach to children are:
Family Dermatology, p.c.
Concord Professional Center
747 Main Street, Suite 212
Concord, Massachusetts 01742
Phone: 978-369-7701
Fax: 978-369-7702