Mark A. Kuriata, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Owner of Advanced Dermatology and Advanced Dermatology Cosmetics, founded in 1999. Currently, Advanced Dermatology employs 26 full and part-time employees, and provides the highest quality medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care to individuals of all ages. Advanced Dermatology serves communities in Southwestern Michigan and Northern Indiana, and has grown to provide care and services to more than 100,000 patients. 

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND EDUCATION:

Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville, Missouri
Residency: Dermatology
Affiliation: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Completion: January 7, 1999 

Community Health Center of Branch County, Coldwater, Michigan
Residency: Family Medicine
Affiliation: Michigan State University
Completion: Five months of training, prior to starting Dermatology residency

Community Health Center of Branch County, Coldwater, Michigan
Internship: Special Emphasis Family Medicine
Affiliation: Michigan State University
Completion: June 30, 1995

Des Moines University-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM), Des Moines, Iowa 
(Previously known as as U.O.M.H.S., University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences)
Major: Osteopathic Medicine
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathy, Cum Laude
Graduation: June 1994

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major: Physician Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Medicine, Cum Laude
Graduation: August 1989
 
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Major: Medical Laboratory Technician
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
GPA: 3.75/4.00
Graduation: July 1986
HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES:

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph, Michigan
  • Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles, Michigan
  • Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center, Michigan
  • Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet, Michigan
  • Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac, Michigan

 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE:

ACTIVE:

  • American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology; Specialist with added qualifications in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: 2002-Present
  • American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology; Specialist in the practice of Dermatology:

1999-Present

  • State of Michigan, Licensed Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon: 1999-Present
  • National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Diplomate of the National Board: 1995-Present

PREVIOUSLY ACTIVE:

  • State of Missouri; Licensed Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon: 1996-1999
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Certified P.A. in Primary Care/Surgery: 1990-1996
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support; Provider: 1994-1996
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Instructor: 1992-1995
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support; Instructor: 1992-1995
  • State of Iowa; Licensed Physician Assistant: 1991-1993
  • State of New York; Licensed Physician Assistant: 1989-1990
  • American Society of Clinical Pathologists; MLT: 1986
  • National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel: 1986

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery; Lloyd J. Cleaver, D.O., F.A.O.C.D. Kirksville, Missouri Employed part-time as a Locum Tenens Physician in Dermatology: July 1997 – September 1998

  • Green Hills Urgent Care Center; Henry J. Wisdom, D.O. Kirksville, Missouri
    Employed part-time as a Primary Care Physician: October 1996 - August 1997
  • Prompt Care/Work Care; Howard S. Wharton, M.D. Coldwater, Michigan
    Employed part-time and full time as a Primary Care Physician: September 1995 - December 1995
  • U.O.M.H.S.; Wayne H. Terry, Ph.D. Des Moines, Iowa
    Employed part-time as an A.C.L.S. Instructor: January 1992 - June 1994
  • Professional Drivers Medical Clinic; Richard H. Reel, D.O. Des Moines, Iowa
    Employed part-time as a Primary Care Physician Assistant: February 1991 - May 1991
  • Advanced Dermatology Associates; Stephen E. Presser, M.D., Mohs Surgeon, Rochester, New York
    Employed full time as a Dermatology Physician Assistant: September 1989 - August 1990
  • Lee Memorial Hospital Laboratory; Dowagiac, Michigan
    Employed part-time and full time as a Medical Laboratory Technician: January 1986 - August 1986
     
    MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS:

ACTIVE:

  • American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery: 2003-Present
  • American Academy of Dermatology: 2001-Present
  • American Society of Dermatologic Surgery: 2000-Present
  • Michigan State Medical Society: 1999-Present
  • National Psoriasis Foundation: 1998-Present
  • American Society for Mohs Surgery: 1997-Present
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery: 1997-Present
  • American Osteopathic College of Dermatology: (Fellow status 2005), 1996-Present
  • Society Dermatology Physician Assistants: 1995-Present
  • American Osteopathic Association: 1990-Present

POSTGRADUATE:

  • American College of Phlebology: 1998-1999
  • American In-Vitro Allergy/Immunology Society: 1996-1999
  • Missouri Dermatology Society: 1996-1999
  • Missouri Osteopathic Medical Association: 1996-1999
  • American College of Osteopathic General Practitioners: 1992-1995
  • American Academy of Family Physicians: 1991-1995

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

  • Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association: 1990-1994
  • Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity: 1990-1994
  • Internal Medicine: 1992-1993
  • Surgery Club: 1990-1992
  • General Practice Club: 1990-1992
  • Student Osteopathic Medical Association: 1990-1994

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

  • Fellow-American Academy of Physician Assistants: 1990-1991
  • New York State Society of Physician Assistants: 1989-1990
  • Michigan Association of Physician Assistants: 1987-1989

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY:

  • American Society for Medical Technology: 1984-1987
  • Michigan Society for Medical Technology: 1984-1987
  • American Society of Clinical Pathologists: 1984-1987

HONORS/AWARDS/LEADERSHIP:

PROFESSIONAL:

  • Appointed to the Education Evaluation Committee (E.E.C.) by President, Leslie Kramer, D.O., F.A.O.C.D. of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology in March 2011.
  • Re-elected for a second three-year term (2010-2013) as Trustee to the Board of Trustees for the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology by unanimous vote from the college membership’s annual meeting in San Francisco, California in October 2010.
  • Elected for a three-year term (2007-2010) as Trustee to the Board of Trustees for the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, by a majority vote from the college membership’s annual meeting in San Diego, California in October 2007.
  • Nominated by Ed Yob, D.O., F.A.O.C.D., and appointed by President Craig Ziering, D.O., F.A.O.C.D., to the editorial committee for the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Newsletter in October 1999 and served until 2002.
  • Koprince Award Recipient for outstanding lecture presented at the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana in October 1998.  Lecture titled:  Cutaneous Anesthesia – A Comparison of Eutectic Mixture of Lidocaine/Prilocaine to 50% Dimethyl Sulfoxide/2%Lidocaine Base in Hydrophilic Petrolatum. Award received at the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology’s annual meeting in San Francisco, California, in October 1999.
  • Oclassen Research Award Recipient for a scientific paper titled: Congenital Onychodysplasia of the Index Fingers. Award received at the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology’s annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1998.
  • Koprince Award Recipient for outstanding lecture presented at the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology mid-year meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia in April 1998.  Lecture titled: Congenital Onychodysplasia of the Index Fingers. Award received at the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology’s annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana in October 1998.
  • Co-directed implementation of wound care and prevention protocol with Lloyd J. Cleaver, D.O., F.A.O.C.D., Program Director, Department of Dermatology, at Northeast Regional Medical Center and local nursing homes in Kirksville, Missouri in September 1998.
  • First Recipient of the A. P. Ulbrich Research Award for the comparison study of topical anesthetics.  Titled:  Cutaneous Anesthesia – A Comparison of Eutectic Mixture of Lidocaine/Prilocaine to 50% Dimethyl Sulfoxide/2%Lidocaine Base in Hydrophilic Petrolatum. Award received at the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas in October 1997.
  • Founder and Assistant Director of the first Physician Assistant Postgraduate Dermatology Residency Program, along with Lloyd J. Cleaver, D.O., F.A.O.C.D., Program Director, Department of Dermatology, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine/Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri in September 1997.
  • AmeriPath Labs Educational Scholarship Recipient, Dermatopathology training with Evangelos Poulos, M.D., in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 1997.
  • Founder and President of Internal Medicine Club, at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, 1992.
  • Pfizer Pharmaceutical Student Writing Award in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1989.
  • Ella and Clifford Chapman Distinguished Senior Scholarship in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1989.
  • Western Michigan University Academic Scholarship in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1987-1989.
  • Western Michigan University Dean's List in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1987.
  • Lake Michigan College Health Sciences Divisional Scholarship, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1985-1986.
  • Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1985.
  • Lake Michigan College Presidential Scholar in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1984-1985.
  • Lake Michigan College Student Senator in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1984-1985.
  • Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees Scholarship in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1984-1985.

 
COMMUNITY:

  • Best of the Best 2009, Readers Choice Award – Best Dermatologist, Leader Publications
  • American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, Certificate of Appreciation for team sponsorship Berrien Springs, Michigan: 2007-Present
  • American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, New Team Award for Cancer Control Message Berrien Springs, Michigan 2007
  • Presented with the U.S. Flag flown by Charlie Company, 9th Engineer Battalion (Combat), Taskforce 1-77 Armor in AR Ramadi, Iraq during operation Iraqi Freedom 2006-2008.  Presented for showing loyalty to country by providing sunscreen and medical supplies for soldiers.
  • Cass County Council on Aging, Certificate of Appreciation for service to older adults of Cass County: May 2001

SERVICE ACTIVITIES/SPONSORSHIP:

  • Preceptor/Instructor of one to four week-long dermatology rotations provided at Advanced Dermatology’s main office in Saint Joseph, Michigan and/or one of the satellite clinics located in Dowagiac, Niles, South Haven or Watervliet, Michigan for Physician Assistant students from: Western Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, Central Michigan University; and medical students, interns, and residents from: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University of Osteopathic Medicine and Biosciences-Osteopathic College, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine: 1999 - Present 
  • Evening of Rejuvenation, Advanced Dermatology, Saint Joseph, Michigan. Presented annual and bi-annual question and answer sessions regarding sun protection, skin cancer awareness, skin care, cosmetic treatments and procedures: 2006 - Present 
  • Berrien County Relay For Life, Berrien Springs, Michigan. Provided information on skin cancer awareness, free sunscreen and free skin cancer screenings: 2005 - Present
  • Whirlpool Health Fair, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Provided information on skin cancer prevention and detection and free skin cancer screenings: 2007 - Present
  • Cass County Council on Aging Health Fair, Cassopolis, Michigan. Provided information on skin cancer prevention and detection and free skin cancer screenings: 2001 - Present
  • Skin Cancer Screenings, provided free of charge at various locations in Southwestern Michigan, typically during the month of May (American Academy of Dermatology Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month): 1999 - Present
  • Sponsor of various organizations and activities including:  Skin Cancer Foundation, Steve’s Run, Pregnancy Care Center of Niles, Encore Dance Company, Saint Jude Children’s Research, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types, National Psoriasis Foundation, St. Joseph AYSO Youth Soccer, Sunset Coast Gymnastics, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Berrien County; Saint Joseph, Lakeshore, Lake Michigan Catholic, Dowagiac, Coloma, Buchanan, and Bridgman schools: 1999 - Present

 

PUBLICATIONS:
 

  • Kuriata MA, “Vitamin D, Other Options Besides the Sun.” THE BEAUTIFUL SKIN REVIEW, Editorial, 2009; Vol. 2, No. 1: 1.
  • Kuriata MA, “What Lasers Treatments Can do to Improve the Skin.” THE BEAUTIFUL SKIN REVIEW, Editorial, 2008; Vol. 1, No. 3: 1.
  • Kuriata MA, “The Best Way to Achieve Younger Looking Skin.”  THE BEAUTIFUL SKIN REVIEW, Editorial, 2008; Vol. 1, No. 2: 1.
  • Kuriata MA, “Chemical Peels.” THE BEAUTIFUL SKIN REVIEW, Editorial, 2007; Vol.1, No.1:1.
  • Bary P, Kuriata MA, Cleaver LJ, “Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichosis: A Case Report and Unconventional Source of Infection.” Cutis, Original Articles, 1999;  Vol. 63, No .3: 173-175.
  • Kuriata MA, “Darier-White Disease.” AOCD Newsletter, Residents’ Case of the Month, 1999; Vol. 18, No. 42: 6.
  • Kuriata MA, “Kerion.” Emergency Medicine, Diagnosis at a Glance. 1998; Vol. 30, No. 6: 37-38.
  • Kuriata MA, “Pyogenic Granuloma,” Physician Assistant, Dermadilemma. 1997; Vol. 21, No. 11: 87-88.
  • Kuriata MA, “Use of Candida to Treat Verruca?” Cortlandt Forum, The Cortlandt Letters. 1997; Vol. 10, No. 10: 150.
  • Kuriata MA, “Perleche,” The Journal of Geriatric Dermatology, Photo Vignette. 1997; Vol. 5, No. 7: 297.
  • Kuriata MA, “Survival Rates in Patients with Malignant Melanoma.” Consultant, Consultations and Comments. 1997; Vol. 37, No. 1: 26.
  • Kuriata MA, “Response to Diagnosis at a Glance Case: Tuberous Sclerosis.” misquoted reprint, Emergency Medicine, Letter to the Editor. 1997; Vol. 29, No. 4: 9.
  • Kuriata MA, “Response to Diagnosis at a Glance Case: Tuberous Sclerosis.” Emergency Medicine, Letter to the Editor. 1996; Vol. 28, No. 10: 8.
  • Kuriata MA, “Malignant Melanoma Masquerading as Basal Cell Carcinoma.” Consultant, Photoclinic. 1996; Vol. 36, No. 9: 2089.
  • Kuriata MA, “Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” Physician Assistant, Dermadilemma. 1996; Vol. 20, No. 9: 110-113.

 

 

ARTICLE INTERVIEWS:

  • Ruth Carol, Interviewer/Editor. “New Trustees Elected,” DermLine, Spring 2011:  5.
  • Ruth Carol, Interviewer/Editor. “Disabilities Come in all Shapes and Sizes.” DermLine, Spring 2009:  22-23.
  • Ruth Carol, Interviewer/Editor. “Physician Extenders: Are They Right for Your Practice.” DermLine, Summer 2008:  20-22.
  • Ruth Carol, Interviewer/Editor. “New Trustees Elected at Annual Meeting.” DermLine, Winter 2007:  11.
  • Karen Nash, Medical Reporter. “No RASH referrals, general practitioners and dermatologists often differ on best time to consult a specialist.” Dermatology Times, On Call Column, July 2007; Vol. 28, No. 7: 11-12.
  • Dana Harris, H-P Staff Writer. “Lotion Solutions, Moisturizers keep skin smooth during the winter.” The Herald-Palladium: Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Newspaper, Wednesday, October 10, 2003:  Fitness and Health Section Sec., 1D+.
  • Carol Knapp, H-P Correspondant, “The beach may be alluring, but skin cancer dangers can make it… Not So Fun in the Sun.” The Herald-Palladium: Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Newspaper, Tuesday, April 8, 2003:  Health Monthly Sec., 3+
  • Patty Zimmerman, H-P Health Correspondent. “Doctors advice might save your skin, Some old and new wrinkles in the war against aging.” The Herald-Palladium: Benton Harbor-St. Joseph, Newspaper, Wednesday, May 16, 2001:  FOCUS/HEALTH Sec., 5A.
  • Christine Cox, Tribune Staff Writer.  “Doctor Gives Prescription for Protecting Skin.” South Bend Tribune Newspaper, Wednesday, April 18, 2001:  Our Health Sec., C3.
  • “One Thing Leads to Another-An Interview with Mark Kuriata, PA 89.” Human Connections, WMU Newsletter for and about the Alumni of the College of Health and Human Services, Winter 1998:  3-4 

PRESENTATIONS:

MEDICAL LECTURES:

  • Advanced Dermatology, MSU-COM Students, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Titled: General Dermatology Review: Dec. 8, 2010
  • American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Mid-Year Meeting, Monterey, California; Titled: Physician Extenders in Dermatology Practice: March 13, 2008
  • Watervliet Community Hospital Medical/Nursing Staff, Watervliet, Michigan; Titled: Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Nov. 16, 1999
  • American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana; Titled: Cutaneous Anesthesia - A Comparison of Eutectic Mixture of Lidocaine/Prilocaine to 50% Dimethyl Sulfoxide/2% Lidocaine base in Hydrophilic Petrolatum: October 6, 1998
  • Family Practice Review, Marriott’s Tan-Tar-A, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; Titled: Melanoma: August 30, 1998 
  • Family Practice Review, Marriott’s Tan-Tar-A, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; Titled: Pigmented Lesions: August 28, 1998 
  • Missouri Osteopathic Annual Convention, The Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Titled: Melanoma: May 30, 1998
  • American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Mid-year Meeting, Marriott Hotel, Williamsburg, Virginia. Case presentation: Congenital Onychodysplasia of the Index Fingers: April 2, 1998
  • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine second-year students Dermatology course, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Mohs Micrographic Surgery: February 16, 1998
  • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine second-year students Dermatology course, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Melanoma: February 10, 1998
  • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine second-year students Dermatology course, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Pigmented Lesions: February 9, 1998
  • American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas; Case presentation: Features of Calciphylaxis: October 21, 1997
  • Family Practice Review, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Wound Dressings and Chronic Wound Care: June 4, 1997
  • Family Practice Review, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Melanoma: June 4, 1997
  • Family Practice Review, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Pigmented Lesions: June 4, 1997
  • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine second-year students Dermatology course, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Melanoma: February 6, 1997
  • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine second-year students Dermatology course, Kirksville, Missouri; Titled: Pigmented Lesions: February 5, 1997
  • American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada; Case presentations: Unusual Basal Cell Carcinoma/Squamous Cell Carcinoma: October 10, 1996
  • Family Practice Review, The Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; Co-directed: Skin Surgery Lab: July 14, 1996

PUBLIC EDUCATION LECTURES:

  • Lakeland Hospital Meeting Room, Niles, Michigan; Titled: The Body Language of Skin Cancer: Dec. 11, 2003
  • Advanced Dermatology, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Titled: Cosmetic Complications Resulting from Unqualified Personnel: May 10, 2007
  • Southern Lake Michigan Lupus Chapter, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Titled: Lupus and Sun Protection: May 2004
  • Lakeland Hospital Upton Educational Center. Saint Joseph, Michigan; Titled: The Body Language of Skin Cancer: Dec. 4, 2003
  • Lakeland Hospital Upton Educational Center. Saint Joseph, Michigan; Titled: Prescription for Ageless Beauty: Apr. 9, 2001
  • Lee Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac, Michigan; Titled: Prescription for Ageless Beauty: November 2, 1999

 

TELEVISION:

My New Makeover – Local Reality Show whose premise was to award two area contestants, (who could not afford the combination of treatments and surgical procedures), performed free of charge, while the cameras recorded every moment. Each of the six doctors (Dr. Raghu Elluru - Great Lakes Plastic and Hand Surgery, Dr. Gyl Kasewurm - Professional Hearing Services, Dr. Mark A. Kuriata - Advanced Dermatology, Dr. Stan Pletcher -Great Lakes Eye Care, Dr. Neil Smith - Bridgman Family Dental Care, Dr. Andy Wang - Great Lakes Eye Care) involved in the transformation process not only donated their time, skills and resources, but were there throughout the process to help the contestants whenever they had questions or concerns. Different from other makeover series, the focus of this show went beyond just the cosmetic procedures. This holistic approach was not only about looking good, but providing the gift of better sight, hearing and a new smile; bringing a higher quality of life. Introduction was made by Dr. Bill Dorfman of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover.”
Aired Jan. 19, 2007, WSBT South Bend; Jan. 22, 2007 WWMT Kalamazoo.

 

Poem written by a patient for Dr. Kuriata
HOW DO YOU LOOK

If you think you would like a prettier face,
Then just visit the Dermatology Place.

If you don’t like that ugly spot on your nose,
Just take it down to the doctor who knows.

If you feel your looks require an apology,
The best place to go – Advanced Dermatology.

If you’re looking for medical skill at its best,
This is the place you can put to the test.

If you’re thinking to make a medical call,
Advanced Dermatology takes care of it all.

JSR 2-16-01