Joseph F. Greco, M.D. CV

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Mohs Micrographic & Reconstructive Surgery, Laser Surgery 7/2006-6/2007
  University of California, Los Angeles, CA
• Chief Resident, Department of Dermatology 11/2005-2/2006
  Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
• Residency, Department of Dermatology 7/2003-6/2006
  Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
• Internship, Medicine 6/2002-6/2003
  MCP-Hahnemann University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA
• Doctor of Medicine 8/1998-5/2002
  MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
• B.A., Biology 8/1993-5/1997
  Cornell University, Ithaca NY

LICENSURE

• California- A95431
• Florida- ME153980
• DEA- BG9768219

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

• Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology 8/2006-present
• American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology 8/2006, 2016 (re-certification)
• American Board of Dermatology, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery 10/2021-present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Director, UCLA Santa Monica Dermatology 9/2009-2022
  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
• Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor 2016-2022
  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
• Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor 7/2009-2016
  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
• Health Sciences Clinical Instructor 7/2007-6/2009
  Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
• Faculty, Dr. Hugh Greenway's Annual Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Conference 2007-14
  La Jolla, CA

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• American Academy of Dermatology
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
• American College of Mohs Surgery

HONORS AND SPECIAL AWARDS:

• Super Doctors® Southern California 2016 - 2022
• Top Doctor, Los Angeles Magazine 2018
• Southern California Rising Stars 2013, 2014
• MCP-Hahnemann Dermatology Award for Excellence in Dermatology 2002
• Medical Scholar, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, 1999-2000, MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine
• Graduated with Distinction in All Subjects, 1997, Cornell University
• A.W. Laubengayer Prize Winner 1995, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University

RESEARCH PAPERS (PEER REVIEWED):

• Greco JF, Cusack CA. Surgical Pearl: The use of a cotton-tipped applicator for tissue eversion during punch biopsy. J Am Acad Dermatol 2005;53(2) p.335-336
• Greco JF, Stanko CS, Greenbaum SS. Surgical Gem: The use of a deep polypropylene suture during earlobe repair. Dermatol Surg 2005 Nov;31(11 Pt 1):1442-3.
• Greco JF, Soriano T, Lask G, Kim J. Combination Broadband Light and Erbium Microlaser Peel for Photoaged Skin. Case Report of 4 Patients. Dermatol Surg Nov 2008.
• Ezra N, Greco JF, Hayley JC, Chiu MW. Gnatophyma and Otophyma. J Cutan Med Surg. 2009 Sep-Oct;13(5):266-72
• Custis T, Beynet D, Carranza D, Greco J, Lask GP, Kim J; Comparison of treatment of melomental fold rhytides with cross-linked hyaluronic acid combined with onabotulinumtoxina and cross-linked hyaluronic acid alone. Dermatol Surg. 2010 Nov;36 Suppl 3:1852-8.
• Hu JC, Rubin A, Greco J, Kim J. Pearls on fillers and combination cosmetic therapy. Cosmetic Dermatology 2012; 25(4):168-175.
• Arzeno J, Liu R, Goldbach H, Moon D, Soriano T, Beynet D, Greco J, Sim M,, Kim J. Effect of preoperative informational video on Mohs surgery patient experience. Dermatol Online J. 2021 Jun 15;27(6).

BOOK CHAPTERS:

• Greco JF, Skvarka C. Surgical anatomy of the head and neck. In Requisites in Dermatology: Dermatologic Surgery. Vidimos AT, Ammirati CT, Polbete-Lopez C, Eds. Elsevier 2009. p1-48.
• Beynet D, Greco JF, Soriano T. Approach to the cosmetic patient. In Requisites in Dermatology: Cosmetic Dermatology. Alam M, Gladstone HB, Tung RC, Eds. Elsevier 2009. p1-6.
• Greco JF, Soriano T. Special considerations in Latino Skin. In Cosmetic Dermatology in Skin of Color. Alam M., Ed. McGraw-Hill. 2009.
• Greco JF, Kim J. Neurotoxins: Past, Present, and Future. In Office-Based Cosmetic Procedures and Techniques. Eremia S., Ed. Cambridge University Press. 2010. p145-150.
• Greco JF, Beynet DP, Soriano T. Sciton Broadband Light and Er: YAG Micropeel Combination. In Office-Based Cosmetic Procedures and Techniques. Eremia S., Ed. Cambridge University Press. 2010. p232-234.
• Greco JF, Raskin B. Er: YAG. In Office-Based Cosmetic Procedures and Techniques. Eremia S., Ed. Cambridge University Press. 2010. p215-217.
• Raskin B, Greco JF, Eremia S. Non-Ablative Laser Tissue Remodeling: 1,064-, 1,320-, 1,450-, and 1,540nm Laser Systems. In Office-Based Cosmetic Procedures and Techniques. Eremia S., Ed. Cambridge University Press. 2010. p221-224.
• Greco JF, Soare A, Beddingfield F, Kim J. Eyes, Lashes, and Brows! Approaches to periorbital rejuvenation. In Comprehensive Aesthetic Rejuvenation: A Regional Approach. Kim J, Lask GP, Nelson A. Informa Healthcare. 2012. p43-59.

LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS:

• The Hair Angels Foundation: An Introduction. Italian Society for Hair Restoration Surgery. Rome, Italy. April 2003
• Dermatologic Manifestations in Athletes. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: December 2003
• Fabry Disease: A Case Presentation. Philadelphia Dermatologic Society, Philadelphia, PA, May 2004
• Fabry Disease: A Case Presentation. Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, Farmington, PA, October 2004
• Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck; Fundamentals of Cutaneous Surgery; Introduction to Tissue Movement: Advancement, Rotation, and Transposition Flaps; Local Anesthesia. Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA: 2004-2005
• Faculty Presenter, Skin Care Regimens. UCLA Advanced Fraxel Laser Training Course with Reliant Technologies, Los Angeles, CA, November 2006
• Faculty Presenter, Topical Anesthesia. UCLA Advanced Fraxel Laser Training Course with Reliant Technologies, Los Angeles, CA, November 2006
• Novel Laser Therapies. American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, Washington D.C., February 2007
• Combination Broadband Light and Erbium Microlaser Peel for Photoaged Skin. Newcomer Lecture and Research Day. University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, March 2007
• Lasers in Dermatology. UCLA Division of Dermatology Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA, April 2007
• Combination Broadband Light and Erbium Microlaser Peel for Photoaged Skin, 25th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Meetings. La Jolla, California. July 2007
• Periorbital Rejuvenation and Combination Broadband Light and Erbium Microlaser Peel for Photoaged Skin. International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons. Las Vegas, Nevada, September 2007
• Combination Laser and Light Source Procedures. American Academy of Dermatology, San Antonio, Texas. February 2008.
• Novel Laser Therapies. American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2008.
• Combination Broadband Light and Erbium Microlaser Peel for Photoaged Skin, 26th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Meetings. La Jolla, California. July 2008
• Topical Anesthesia. International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons. Phoenix, Arizona, February 2009.
• Combination Ablative Laser Therapies. International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons. Phoenix, Arizona, February 2009.
• Update on Fillers. American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting. San Francisco, California. March 2009.
• Novel Laser Therapies. American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting. San Francisco, California. March 2009.
• Combination Broadband Light and Erbium Microlaser Peel for Photoaged Skin, 27th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Meetings. La Jolla, California. July 2009
• Skin Cancer Awareness: Vital Signs Lecture. Santa Monica, California. September 2009
• Combination Broadband Light and Erbium Microlaser Peel for Photoaged Skin, 28th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Meetings. La Jolla, California. July 2010
• Skin Cancer Awareness: Vital Signs Lecture. Santa Monica, California. May 2010
• Skin Cancer Awareness: Vital Signs Lecture. Santa Monica, California. August 2010
• Our Favorite Surgical Repairs. 28th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Course. La Jolla, California. July 2011.
• Board Review Workshop. 28th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Course. La Jolla, California. July 2011.
• Tumor Excision/Wound Repair and Injectables for Young Dermatologic Surgeons. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C., November 2011.
• Principles of Mohs Micrographic Surgery. 29th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Course. La Jolla, California. July 2012.
• Board Review Workshop. 29th Annual Hugh Greenway Superficial Anatomy Course. La Jolla, California. July 2012.
• Tumor Excision/Wound Repair and Injectables for Young Dermatologic Surgeons. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C., November 2012.
• Skin Cancer. Webinar for the “Curbside” lecture series for the Santa Monica Bay Physicians. 2012.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Webinar for the “Curbside” lecture series for the Santa Monica Bay Physicians. 2012.
• Breithaupt AD, Gharavi N, Sako E, Greco J. Analysis of Mohs micrographic surgery cases for previously undiagnosed invasion. American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting, May 2-5, 2013, Washington, DC. (Poster Presentation)
• Gharavi NM, Breithaupt AD, Sako E, Kim JJ, Greco J. Incidence of invasion found during treatment of superficial/in-situ non-melanoma skin cancers by Mohs micrographic surgery. International Investigative Dermatology Meeting, May 8-11, 2013, Edinburgh, Scotland. (Poster Presentation)
• Breithaupt AD, Gharavi N, Sako E, Greco J. Analysis of Mohs micrographic surgery cases for previously undiagnosed invasion. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, October 3-6, 2013, Chicago, IL(Poster Presentation)
• Our Favorite Surgical Repairs. Hugh Greenway’s 31st Annual Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery course. La Jolla, California. July 2014
• Martin S, Yashar S, Greco J. A case of fibrous histiocytoma with atypia and monster cells. Poster Presentation At: California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; September 2015; Santa Barbara, CA.
• Pre-Conference Hands-On Workshop: Tumor Excision/Wound Repair and Injectable Techniques. Faculty Presenter. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago. October 2015.
• Hands-on Mini Workshop: Advanced Suturing Techniques. Faculty Presenter. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago. October 2015.