Springs Dermatology MD

Award-winning dermatologist Dr. Shereen Timani is one of the rare dermatologists in the Metro Atlanta area with an in-depth knowledge of all the dermatological disciplines. Her remarkable reputation and great character attract adults and children from all corners of the southeast to her care. Dr. Timani is also one of the few dermatologists in the area who does consultations for inpatients and whose expertise is sought after for complicated skin conditions. One of the only practicing dermatopathologists, Dr. Shereen Timani has more than 18 years of experience in successfully treating even the most challenging cases. Dr. Timani’s successful application of precision and technical skills in surgery, combined with her subspecialty in dermatopathology, make her the ideal Mohs surgeon for more complex skin cancer removals. A much-loved kids’ skin doctor and an exceptional skincare specialist, Dr. Timani is a distinctively well-rounded dermatologist who’s greatly respected in her field.

While many come to visit Dr. Shereen Timani at Springs Dermatology MD, she is also a dermatology consultant for inpatients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Gwinnett Medical Center. She has also served the Johns Creek community and North Atlanta area by examining patients at Johns Creek Dermatology since 2009.

Qualifications, expertise, and more:

• Double board-certified physician specializing in both dermatology and dermatopathology.

• Mastered medical dermatology, surgery, and cosmetics; and then specialized in Dermatopathology.

• Attended medical school and completed a dermatology residency at the American University of Beirut. Relocated to Cincinnati for a second residency in dermatology and to pursue a fellowship in dermatopathology.

• First residency program emphasized genetic conditions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetics.

• Second residency program focused on skin conditions related to internal diseases (especially autoimmune diseases), Mohs surgery, and pediatric dermatology.

• Trained at a world-renowned pediatric dermatology center at Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati, taking an interest in skin cancers.

• Practiced as a physician at Veterans Center of Cincinnati for a year, gaining knowledge of sun-damaged skin.

• Previously served as the Chair of Dermatology Division at Emory Johns Creek Hospital on the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Dermatology Association.

• Presented at numerous professional conferences in the United States and overseas.

• Published many articles in journals and contributed to research on subjects such as alopecia areata, immune profile of eczema and psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, stem cells in dermatology, and the immune reconstitution syndrome.

• Winner of multiple awards: Best Dermatologist of North Fulton and South Forsyth 2013, Best Dermatologist of North Fulton & South Forsyth 2014, Best Dermatologist of North Fulton & South Forsyth 2017, Best Dermatologist of North Atlanta 2018

• Active member of American Board of Dermatology and Pathology and maintains several active memberships:

• American Academy of Dermatology

• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

• American Society for Mohs Surgery

• Mohs Surgery Fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

• American Society for Dermatopathology

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology (affiliated)

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Zack Charkawi, M.D.

Dr. Zack Charkawi is a unique practitioner who combines in-depth knowledge of general medicine with dermatology. Beginning his journey in the medical field in 2000, Dr. Charkawi’s passion for procedural dermatology matured during his 10 year of service at Johns Creek Dermatology, where he is one of four providers serving the community. Over the years, he has treated and resected all types of skin growths and skin cancers, worked up and managed conditions alongside the dermatologist, and treated many skin conditions related to other medical problems. Attending highly specialized conferences, Dr. Charkawi has expanded his knowledge and expertise. Using his understanding of managing and diagnosing hair loss, he founded our hair loss restoration unit, which offers cutting-edge hair loss treatments for men and women of all ages. Easy to talk to, very attentive, caring, and a thorough spot-on clinician, Dr. Charkawi makes patients feel at ease and men especially feel comfortable discussing their anti-aging needs. A local of Sandy Springs, he enjoys connecting with neighbors and friends and building more ties to the community.

Qualifications, expertise, and more:

· Board-certified family physician.

· Graduated from Ross University.

· Graduated from Wheeling Hospital (trained in an unopposed program focused on procedural medicine and dermatology).

· Subspecialized in dermatology for the family at Wheeling Hospital, mastering surgical procedures in the urgent care and emergency room settings.

· Relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio to work at an urgent care facility part-time and serve at Health Point Family Care in Covington, Kentucky. The shortage of skin specialists and surgeons in the area gave him extensive practical experience in diagnosing and treating skin conditions such as acne, warts, eczema, psoriasis, and skin infections in addition to surgically treating benign lesions and skin cancers.

· Served as assistant professor at Louisville University.