Innovative dermatologic care
By Laura Briedis
On-time. Approachable. Compassionate.
That is what you can expect from the doctors and staff at Apex Dermatology’s newest office in Hudson. An innovative skin care center specializing in medical, aesthetic and surgical dermatology, Apex Dermatology treats everything from acne and warts to difficult-to-treat skin cancers. And its aesthetic dermatology procedures smooth wrinkles, minimize blemishes and scars, rejuvenate the face and remove unsightly veins.
Although Apex Dermatology is equipped with the latest high-tech machines and advanced lasers, it is the dedicated, caring staff that elevates it to the top of its profession.
“Our mission is to provide exceptional dermatologic care within 72-hours,” says Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, founder of Apex Dermatology. “All of our providers have superior training and our entire staff delivers the utmost in customer service.”
Setting the tone for the practice, Dr. Garcia’s approachable, friendly demeanor puts clients at ease. Boasting an impressive educational background, Dr. Garcia served with distinction as a U.S. Marine flight surgeon prior to relocating to Cleveland for his dermatology residency at University Hospitals. He completed specialized fellowship training in Mohs surgery and reconstruction at Harvard. He also earned his MBA from Case Weatherhead School of Management and has a master’s in biomedical engineering.
“When I founded Apex Dermatology in 2011, my vision was to create a complete dermatology center where patients can experience the highest level of dermatologic care with same-day service and exceptional customer care,” he explains.
“People should not have to wait three months for skin cancer treatment or sit two hours in the waiting room to be seen.”
Joining Dr. Garcia in the Hudson office is Dr. Amy Polster, a board-certified dermatologist, who graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts from Miami University and received her doctor of medicine degree at Case Western Reserve University. She completed her dermatology residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland and MetroHealth Medical Center and worked for the Cleveland Clinic before joining Apex Dermatology.
An advocate of skin cancer screenings, Dr. Polster specializes in medical dermatology. This Brush High School graduate also has a passion for aesthetic dermatology, using vascular lasers, fillers and Botox.
“It is so rewarding to see patients who initially come into the office covering up their face and not looking me in the eye, and then after treatment they leave smiling with newfound confidence and greater self-esteem,” she comments.
This summer, Apex also welcomed Kate Reber, MSN, ANP-C, to its Hudson A-team. She brings more than 10 years of dermatology experience to the practice with a special interest in medical dermatology and skin cancer screening.
“By providing comprehensive medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology services, you can rest assured that if it’s for skin, we have it,” states Dr. Garcia, noting Apex Dermatology is a preferred provider for most insurance plans and does not charge surgical facility fees or for parking.
Apex Dermatology has five locations to serve the Greater Cleveland/Akron areas:
• Hudson 330-653-DERM (3376)
• Solon 440-349-SKIN (7546)
• Mayfield Heights 440-646-1600
• Parma 440-845-1146
• Concord 440-352-SKIN (7546)
Visit ApexSkin.com for location address and more information. Flexible weekday hours are available. Saturday appointments are available at some locations.