Co-director David W. Dorton is a Board Certified dermatologist who has been with Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery since August 1995. He specializes in diseases of the skin, hair and nails and his areas of expertise include cancer surgery, facial laser resurfacing, laser vein removal, Botox and dermal fillers. Dr. Dorton received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. He completed a rotating internship at Florida Hospital in Orlando and his residency in dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Gulf South Medical and Surgical Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Dorton has advanced training by the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and has performed Mohs microscopic surgery in over 1,000 cases.
Dr. Dorton has been published in dermatological journals, frequently lectures at local and national medical conferences and has also been featured on local television discussing dermatologic conditions and treatments. In addition, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NOVA Southeastern University, Department of Internal Medicine/Dermatology, which is affiliated with Largo Medical Center, where he is active in training students and residents in dermatology.
Professional Affiliations
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
- Florida Society of Dermatology
- Fellow of the Florida Society Of Dermatologic Surgery
- Florida West Coast Society of Dermatology
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) Chairperson, In-Training Examination Committee
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) Selection Committee In-Training Awards
Hospital Affiliations
- Largo Medical Center, Largo
- Morton Plant Mease, Countryside/Dunedin
Appointments
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine – Division of Dermatology, Nova Southeastern University, Health Professional Division, College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Services, Des Moines, Iowa
- Clinical Faculty, Dermatology Residency Program, Largo Medical Center, Florida