Hruza, George

George Hruza, MD

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Hruza, George

Dr. Hruza is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon at Schweiger Dermatology Group.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, American Board of Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, American Board of Laser Surgery and an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at St. Louis University.

Dr. Hruza has been on the best doctors’ lists for more than 25 years and has contributed more than 200 publications to medical literature, including four textbooks on laser surgery. In addition, he has lectured on five continents about laser surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, skin cancer and skin surgery.

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About George Hruza, MD

Dr. Hruza is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon at Schweiger Dermatology Group.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, American Board of Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, American Board of Laser Surgery and an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at St. Louis University.

Dr. Hruza has been on the best doctors’ lists for more than 25 years and has contributed more than 200 publications to medical literature, including four textbooks on laser surgery. In addition, he has lectured on five continents about laser surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, skin cancer and skin surgery.

Before his current position, he was an Associate Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology and Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. He has trained 21 Mohs Surgery fellows and has treated patients from as far away as Australia.

Dr. Hruza received his medical degree from New York University at the top of his class and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Societies. He completed his dermatology residency at New York University Medical Center followed by a laser surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

He completed a Mohs and dermatologic surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Dr. Fred Mohs, developer of the Mohs surgery technique for precise skin cancer removal.

Dr. Hruza serves as Assistant Editor of Dermatologic Surgery and on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, and Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. He is the former president of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Missouri State Medical Association and St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society.

Education & Training

  • Medical degree from New York University
  • Member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Societies
  • Dermatology residency at New York University Medical Center
  • Laser surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School
  • Completed a Mohs and dermatologic surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Dr. Fred Mohs, developer of the Mohs surgery technique for precise skin cancer removal

Experience

  • Been on the best doctors’ lists for more than 25 years
  • Contributed more than 200 publications to medical literature, including four textbooks on laser surgery
  • Lectured on five continents about laser surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, skin cancer and skin surgery
  • Was an Associate Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology and Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Trained 21 Mohs Surgery fellows and has treated patients from as far away as Australia
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, American Board of Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, American Board of Laser Surgery and an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at St. Louis University
  • Assistant Editor of Dermatologic Surgery and on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, and Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
  • Former president of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Missouri State Medical Association and St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society

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About Schweiger Dermatology Group

Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010, Schweiger Dermatology Group began as a single office in Midtown Manhattan with a mission to deliver high-quality dermatologic care without long waits. As demand grew, so did the practice. Today we have over 120 locations across 8 states with more than 400 of the nation's leading providers and were ranked as the number one practice nationally in cosmetic and reconstructive care by Castle Connolly. In 2023, we broadened our expertise by integrating allergy care into our services. We remain committed to offering exceptional medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology as well as comprehensive allergy services, ensuring patients receive expert care in a modern, state-of-the art environment.

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