Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Dr. Tina S. Alster, MD

10.0

Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

What is the Avvo Rating?

23 Reviews

Are you a patient? Write a review

1 Peer Endorsement

Doctors and Dentists: Endorse this doctor

Contributor level 13

View contributions

Overview

Specialties

100% Dermatology
Board Certified

Procedures Performed

Dermatologists typically perform the following procedures and surgeries: Mole Removal, Skin Lightening, Skin Resurfacing, Tattoo Removal, Facial Peels, Facial Filler Injections, Acne Treatment, Hair Transplants, Sclerotherapy

Payment Types

Cash, Credit Card

Contact Information

See larger map

Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery

1430 K Street NW

Suite 200

Washington, DC 20005

Office: 202-628-8855

Fax: 202-628-8850
View map

Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

Georgetown University Hospital

Gender

Female

About Me

Photos (0)

Videos (0)

Tina S. Alster, MD is the founding director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown... more

References

Patient Reviews	Average Patient Rating Are you a patient? Write a review 23 reviews “Dr. Alster is an exceptional medical professional” Posted by: Michele, 10 months ago. Patient Review: I found Dr. Alster to be a true professional with exceptional skills. She is honest and thorough in her presentation of corrective alternatives.Dr... more Flag “Dr. Alster is simply the best!” Posted by: Victoria, 12 months ago. Patient Review: Dr. Alster is the absolute definition of what one would want and expect from an exceptional physician. As a long time patient of Dr. Alster, I feel... more Flag View all 23 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 1 endorsement Doctors and Dentists: Endorse this doctor I endorse this doctor. While an Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital, I spent time observing Dr. Alster in her practice and assisted... more Endorsement from doctor: Harry Greenberg , Las Vegas (NV), 3 months ago

Patient Reviews

Average Patient Rating

Are you a patient? Write a review

23 reviews

“Dr. Alster is an exceptional medical professional”

Posted by: Michele, 10 months ago.

Patient Review: I found Dr. Alster to be a true professional with exceptional skills. She is honest and thorough in her presentation of corrective alternatives.Dr... more

Flag

“Dr. Alster is simply the best!”

Posted by: Victoria, 12 months ago.

Patient Review: Dr. Alster is the absolute definition of what one would want and expect from an exceptional physician. As a long time patient of Dr. Alster, I feel... more

Flag

Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement

Doctors and Dentists: Endorse this doctor

I endorse this doctor. While an Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital, I spent time observing Dr. Alster in her practice and assisted... more

Endorsement from doctor: Harry Greenberg , Las Vegas (NV), 3 months ago

Résumé

License

22 years since Tina S. Alster was first licensed to practice.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia	Active	1990	11/01/2010

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology

Certification data provided by:

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Consulting Associate at Duke University Department of Dermatology	2008–present
Clinical Professor at Georgetown University	1991–present

See all 3 job entries

Advanced Training

Training	Specialty	Hospital	Completed
Fellowship	Laser Dermatology	Boston University Hospital	1990
Residency	Dermatology	Yale New Haven Hospital	1989

See additional training

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Duke University School of Medicine		MD	1986
Duke University	Nursing and Chemistry	BS - Bachelor of Science	1981

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2010
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2010

Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2010
Review Article Incentive Program Award	Dermatologic Surgery	2010
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2010
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2010
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2009
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2009
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2009
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2009
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2009
Mentor of the Year Award	Women’s Dermatologic Society	2009
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2008
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2008
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2008
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2008
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2008
Member Making a Difference Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2007
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2007
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2007
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2007
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2007
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2007
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2006
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2006
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2006
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2006
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2006
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2006
Public Service Award	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2006
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2005
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2005
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2005
Recognition	Who’s Who of American Women	2005
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2005
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2005
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2004
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2004
Recognition	Sturge-Weber Foundation	2004
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2004
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2004
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2004
Recognition	International Who’s Who Historical Society	2004
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2003
Recognition	Elite 1000 Millennium List	2003
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2003
Influencer of the Year	Allure magazine	2003
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2003
Top Doc	More Magazine Best Dermatologists List	2003
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2003
Honored Speaker and Award Recipient	American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery	2003
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2003
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2002
Best Clinical Paper Award	American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery	2002
Recognition	Elite 1000 Millennium List	2002
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2002
Recognition	Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare	2002
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2002
Recognized	Two Thousand Notable American Women	2002
Young Investigator's Award	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2002
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2002
Recognition	America's Top Doctors	2001
Leon Goldman Memorial Award	American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery	2001
Recognition	Elite 1000 Millennium List	2001
Writer’s Award	Dermatology Nursing	2001
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2001
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2001
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2001
Samuel Zakon Memorial Lectureship Award	Chicago Dermatological Society	2001
Recognition	Social List of Washington	2000
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	2000
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	2000
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	2000
Recognition	Elite 1000 Millennium List	2000
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	1999
Recognition	Elite 1000 Millennium List	1999
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1999
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	1999
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1998
CME Award	American Academy of Dermatology	1998
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	1998
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	1997
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1997
Writer’s Award	Dermatology Nursing	1997
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	1996
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1996
Best Doctor	Washingtonian’s Best Doctors	1995
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1995
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1994
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1993
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1992
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1991
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1990
Physician's Recognition Award	American Medical Association	1989
Medical Intern Teaching Award	Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania	1987
Merit Award	American Medical Women’s Association	1986
Student Leadership Award	Lange	1986
Student Research Award	American Dermatologic Association	1985
Scholarship for Academic Excellence	Robert Wood Johnson	1985
Medical Student Research Award	Syntex	1985
Recognition	Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities	1981

See all 101 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Body of Knowledge Task Force	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2010-present
Media and Public Relations Work Group	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2009-present

Chair	Women's Dermatologic Society, Mentorship Committee	2009-present
Awards Committee	Women's Dermatologic Society	2008-present
AgingSkinNet Work Group	American Academy of Dermatology	2007-present
Consumer Perceptions Work Group	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2008-2009
Fundraising Task Force	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2007-2008
Industry Liaison Work Group	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2005-2008
Board of Visitors	Duke University Medical Center	2003-2008
Government Liaison Committee	American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery	2006-2007
Media and Public Relations Work Group	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2005-2007
Board of Directors	Women's Dermatologic Society	2004-2007
Board of Directors	American Society for Dermatologic Surgery	2002-2005
Board of Trustees	Dermatology Foundation	1996-2005
Board of Directors	American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery	2000-2003
Member	American Academy of Dermatology
Fellow	American Academy of Dermatology
Member	American Medical Association
Fellow	American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Honorary Member	Brazilian Laser Society
Honorary Member	Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society
Annenberg Circle Founder	Dermatology Foundation
International Advisory Board	International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology
Founding Member	International Academy of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Fellow	International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons
Member	Medical Society of the District of Columbia
Corresponding Member	New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member	Southern Medical Association
Member	Women's Dermatologic Society

See all 29 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13

Answers:	48	Health Answers
	31	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	0	Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
	11	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	8	Health Guides
	8	Staff Picks

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Laser scar revision	Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America	2010
A review of dermatologic laser treatment	US Dermatology	2010

See all 13 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
A Tip a Minute: 10 Practice Management Pearls You Can’t Do Without	Annual Meeting	2010
Ablative and Non-Ablative Fractional Skin Rejuvenation	Annual Meeting	2010

See all 7 speaking engagements