- Over 1500Â 5-Star Reviews
Dr. Schlessinger has been consistently voted as the best dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in Omaha as well as one of the Best Doctors in America.
Dedicated to Excellence
Joel Schlessinger, MD is a practicing board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Schlessinger has more than 25 years of experience treating a wide variety of skin conditions.
Along with his dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice, Dr. Schlessinger is also the founder of the Schlessinger MD Skin Research Center, a clinical research facility that investigates new medications and treatments for a wide range of skin conditions and cosmetic procedures. He continues to research, write and contribute to a number of scholarly articles, books and research studies in the field of dermatology which can be found here.
Dr. Schlessinger is also the past president of the Nebraska Dermatology Society, the President Emeritus of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, and the founder of the Cosmetic Surgery Forum.
Voted one of America’s Top Docs and the Best Doctors in America, Dr. Schlessinger has also been consistently voted as the best Omaha dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon for more than 20 years.
Dr. Joel Schlessinger is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and formerly board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Board-Certified
Dr. Schlessinger is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and formerly board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Why does it matter?
To practice medicine in the United States, a doctor must be licensed by their state. This license does not indicate what qualifications the doctor has. To be board certified, a doctor must complete additional standards beyond basic licensing and actively keep pace with the latest advances in their specialty to maintain their board certification. The latest advances mean the best options for you and your health!
Education
Dr. Schlessinger has received an extensive education in both dermatology and pediatrics.
- Undergraduate - BA in BiologyUniversity of Rhode Island
- Medical - Basic SciencesBrown University, Providence, RI
- MD - Clinical SciencesBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Pediatrics ResidencyUniversity of Alabama, Birmingham
- Dermatology ResidencyWashington University in St. Louis
Awards
Best of Omaha in Cosmetic Surgery
Omaha Magazine
2002 - Present
Best of Omaha in Dermatology
Omaha Magazine
2010 - Present
Best Dermatologist in Omaha
Readers Choice Awards
2001 - Present
Marquis Who's Who in America
2011 - Present
Best Doctors in America
Dermatology & Pediatric Dermatology
2011 - Present
Winner of Doctors' Choice Award
Omaha
2014 & 2015
Winner of Doctors' Choice Award
Omaha
2014 & 2015
America's Top Physicians in Dermatology
US News & World Report
Ellie Genius Selection
Dermatology
2011
Top Beauty Doctor
New Beauty
2019
RealSelf Verified Doctor
Top Doctor & Contributor
2008 - Present
Winner of Doctors' Choice Award Top 200 Doctors'
Doctors' Choice Awards
2019
A lifelong journey
From an award-winning clinic to an internationally recognized skin care website, Dr. Schlessinger’s passion for skin health has solidified his status as a world-renowned dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon.
1993: Skin Specialists, P.C. Founded
Led by Dr. Joel Schlessinger, the staff at Skin Specialists P.C. has been advancing the field of skin health since 1993, and has the knowledge and expertise to assess your skin concerns and provide treatment for simple or complicated skin conditions.
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1994: Advanced Skin Research Center Founded
The Advanced Skin Research Center at Skin Specialists, PC is an established dermatology research center providing quality clinical research data to many pharmaceutical companies.
About the Research Center
1997: LovelySkin.com Founded
Dr. Joel Schlessinger started LovelySkin.com with the motto "For a more beautiful you, surf us!". The beauty website quickly became one of the largest skin care websites and the largest dermatologist-directed skin care website in the world, with a reach of over 1 million customers.
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2005: Building Move
Expanding rapidly, Dr. Joel Schlessinger moved the LovelySkin retail store into a 2,000 square foot bay across from the Skin Specialists, P.C. clinic.
2010: New LovelySkin Facility
Dr. Joel Schlessinger opens a 16,000 square foot facility with a brick-and-mortar store, spa and space for our support staff across from the dermatology clinic. This coincides with LovelySkin's entrance into Internet Retailer Top 40 Fastest E-Commerce Growing Companies.
2010: LovelySkin Spa Founded
LovelySkin Spa is consistently named the best day spa in Omaha, and is recognized nationally for offering advanced professional skin treatments.
2015: LovelySkin LUXE Launches
LovelySkin LUXE is a signature skin care line created by Dr. Joel Schlessinger, providing products that are gluten-free, paraben-free, sodium lauryl sulfate-free and cruelty-free. These products contain high quality ingredients that keep skin looking youthful and radiant.
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2015: LovelySkin Facility Expansion
Once again needing more space, Dr. Joel Schlessinger expanded to over 30,000 square feet and added a new loading dock and video studio, all while bringing on more brands and efficiently increasing domestic and international shipments.
2021: LovelyGroup is Formed
LovelyGroup was formed to bring all of Dr. Schlessinger’s entities under one united group. LovelyGroup includes LovelySkin.com, LovelySkin Retail Store and Day Spa, SchlessingerMD, SchlessingerMD Skin Research Center, Cosmetic Surgery Forum (CSF) and Olive & Delmar, all located in Omaha, Nebraska.
2021: LovelySkin Gets a New Look
Always evolving and growing, LovelySkin underwent a complete branding upgrade in September 2021. The new look, voice and feel became more modern and personal while still offering the same award-winning customer service and dermatologist-approved skin, hair and beauty products.
Giving Back
Haiti
Following the 2010 earthquakes, Dr. Schlessinger traveled to Haiti twice on humanitarian missions where he donated his dermatologist expertise, makeup and skin care products to women’s shelters.
Cuba
In January of 2018, Dr. Schlessinger and Nancy, his wife and LovelySkin.com Vice President, traveled to Cuba with the Jewish Federations® of North America to donate medical supplies, medications and household necessities to those in need.
Walk for the Animals
In addition to his philanthropic work abroad, Dr. Schlessinger is proud to serve as a board-member for several non-profit service and arts organizations in Omaha. He actively volunteers at local charities and events, such as Omaha's Open Door Mission and the Nebraska Humane Society's Walk for the Animals.
When the media needs an expert, they call Dr. Joel Schlessinger
From Glamour to the New York Times and Woman’s Day to Seventeen, Dr. Joel Schlessinger is the media’s choice for an expert dermatologist. He also tweets, posts and gives advice. Connect with Dr. Joel Schlessinger to learn more about the latest clinical trials, best skin care products and much more.