ASDS Announces Recipients of Annual Awards

To recognize the dermatologic surgeons who have shown significant commitment to ASDS efforts and advancing the specialty, annual awards are given during the ASDS Annual Meeting.

Schaumburg, IL, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is pleased to share the dermatologic surgeons who won a variety of annual awards in recognition of their dedication and efforts to the Society’s mission and goals. The 2025 recipients will be presented during the Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, Nov. 14 at the ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

President's Awards
These awards allow the ASDS/A President to recognize special individuals who have helped the Society thrive and grow. On Friday, Nov. 14, 2024-25 ASDS/A President M. Laurin Council, MD, MBA, will present awards to seven members whose significant contributions have advanced dermatologic surgery in a meaningful way:

Elizabeth McBurney, MD – In recognition of her lifelong commitment to excellence in dermatologic surgery, trailblazing leadership and enduring mentorship that has inspired generations within ASDS and beyond.
Jean Carruthers, MD, FRCSC, FRC (Opth) – In gratitude for her visionary innovations that transformed aesthetic dermatology, generosity in sharing knowledge and unwavering support of the ASDS mission.
Murad Alam, MD, MBA, MCSI – In appreciation of his extraordinary contributions to scientific advancement, education and evidence-based care that have elevated the field of dermatologic surgery worldwide.
George Hruza, MD, MBA – In sincere recognition of his steadfast leadership, tireless advocacy for the specialty and continued dedication to advancing the interests of dermatologic surgeons.
Kavita Mariwalla, MD – In gratitude for her dynamic leadership, creative energy and commitment to mentorship and inclusion that strengthen the ASDS community.
Deirdre Hooper, MD – In recognition of her inspiring leadership, boundless enthusiasm and unwavering dedication to advancing education and engagement within ASDS.
Terrence Cronin, Jr., MD – In appreciation of his long-standing service, advocacy and leadership that have helped secure the future and visibility of dermatologic surgery at the national level.

Samuel J. Stegman, MD, Award for Distinguished Service
This award was created in 1996 to honor Samuel J. Stegman, MD. His innovative leadership and tireless advocacy benefited the specialties of dermatology and dermatologic surgery, and recipients of this award have made a substantial contribution to advance the Society’s goals in the areas of education, organizational service and/or research. Marc Brown, MD, will accept the 2025 award at the 18^th Annual ASDS Gala on Saturday, Nov. 15. Dr. Brown is Director of the Division of Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology and a tenured professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center, as well as a member of the Wilmot Cancer Center.

Award for Outstanding Service
Recipients of this award are young, emerging leaders who have been out of residency for one to ten years and have volunteered their time and effort to ASDS/A for a minimum of three consecutive years in multiple capacities. Their actions have shown exemplary dedication to the Society’s growth and success. Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD, is the 2025 recipient. He practices at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills in California.

Lawrence M. Field, MD, Honorary Lecture
In recognition of Dr. Lawrence Field's lifelong commitment to dermatologic surgery, this year's ASDS International Traveling Mentorship Program (ITMP) session features a keynote lecture from a speaker whose dermatologic career has emulated the contributions charted by Dr. Field to further physician education and patient care. World-renowned safety pioneer Peter Velthuis, MD, PhD, will present, "The Impact of Point of Care Ultrasonography in Cosmetic Dermatology" on Thursday, Nov. 13. Dr. Velthuis is a dermatologist with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice. He founded the Velthuis Clinic for Cosmetic Medicine, which became the largest in the Netherlands.

Vic Narurkar, MD, Innovations in Aesthetic Dermatology Lecture
This lecture was created in 2019 to honor the legacy of aesthetic dermatology pioneer Dr. Narurkar. Speakers selected for this lecture must have demonstrated a passion for mentoring younger dermatologists and pioneering new techniques and treatments. This year’s recipient of the lectureship is Murad Alam, MD, MBA, MSCI. He will present "The Future of Aesthetic Dermatology" on Friday, Nov. 14. Dr. Alam is a Past President of ASDS and Vice-Chair of Dermatology; Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Surgery; Professor of Medical Social Sciences, and Chief of the Section of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

Drs. Alastair and Jean D. Carruthers Award for Top-rated Cosmetic Fellow Abstract
In honor of Drs. Alastair and Jean Carruthers, this award stimulates interest in cosmetic research and acknowledges contributions from members of ASDS-accredited fellowship training programs. The 2025 recipient is Payvand Kamrani, DO, whose abstract is titled, “Time Well Spent! Longer Cosmetic Consultations Associated with Higher Patient Retention.” Dr. Kamrani practices general, cosmetic and laser dermatologic surgery at Aesthetic Solutions in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Review Article Incentive Program
This program rewards authors who imagine new ways of looking at the literature, ranging from broad scientific interest to highly focused clinical topics related to therapy, diagnosis or other aspects of the practice of dermatologic surgery. The 2025 recipients are:

Mohammad Fardos, DO, for his article, “Applications, Ethical Considerations, and Patient Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Dermatologic Surgery: Focus on Mohs Surgery.”
Tejas Joshi, MD, for his article, “Digital papillary adenocarcinoma: an updated review of epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management.”

Young Investigators Writing Competition
This competition – open to residents and members who are currently in and/or have completed a fellowship within the past three years – stimulates young investigators to submit original ideas, research and articles for journal publication. The 2025 recipients are:

Ali Murtaza Malik, MD, for his article, “Medical Spa Legislation, Regulations, and Guidelines in the United States.”
Joshua G. Burshtein, MD, for his article, “Patient Satisfaction with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Systematic Review.”

View award details and past recipients at asds.net/service-awards-and-competitions.

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About the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is the largest specialty organization exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons who have the unique training and experience required to treat the health, function and beauty of patients’ skin, hair and nails. ASDS members are pioneers in the field, often involved in clinical studies that substantiate popular procedures to revitalize and repair skin, enhance skin care devices and improve standard techniques. Dermatologic surgeons are also experts in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed to spreading sun safety awareness to minimize the life-threatening effects of this disease. For more information, visit asds.net.

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