Steven Barilla, MD

Steven Barilla, MD, the primary physician at Plantation Dermatology, is double board-certified in dermatology and as a Mohs surgeon. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. While in medical school, Dr. Barilla was awarded the Charles M. Howell Memorial Excellence in Dermatology Award. After medical school, Dr. Barilla completed his Internship at Northwell Health Plainview Hospital in Plainview, NY, and his Dermatology Residency at Northwell Health in New York.

He conducted numerous research projects related to healthcare disparities, skin cancer, and Mohs surgery. This research led to Dr. Barilla being awarded the coveted 2020 Cutting Edge Research Grant by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery for his work analyzing patient preferences for the use of teledermatology in Mohs surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Barilla has published various texts on his findings, including a textbook chapter, and numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has also presented his research at both local and national dermatology conferences.

Dr. Steven Barilla is fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery, one of the most effective treatments for melanoma skin cancer. His training under Dr. Eduardo Weiss also included cosmetic dermatological surgeries to address common concerns such as facial rejuvenation, scar revision, and skin tightening. This comprehensive background allows Dr. Barilla to provide his patients with both life-saving cancer treatments and advanced cosmetic procedures to enhance and restore their skin’s appearance.

Dr. Barilla is committed to providing the highest quality, individualized patient care to each patient who enters our practice. His clinical expertise extends across all skin, hair, and nail conditions and concerns, with a particular interest in dermatologic surgery, skin cancers including melanoma, and other pigmented lesions. Dr. Barilla is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.