Francisco A. Tausk, M.D.
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Contact
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 697
Rochester, New York 14642
Administrative: 585 275-3871
Appointment: 585 275-7546
Fax: 585 461-3509
Head of the nation's only Center for Integrated Dermatology, Dr. Tausk specializes in skin diseases that interface between dermatology and psychiatry. He has a particular interest in skin diseases exacerbated by stress and emotional problems, such as "skin picking syndrome." Dr. Tausk also conducts all NIH-sponsored clinical trials of psoriasis and is currently recruiting patients. He received his medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires.
Current Appointments
- Professor - Department of Dermatology (SMD)
- Professor - Department of Psychiatry (SMD)
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| MD Medicine | Arg-Fac Med Univ Buenos Aires | 1977 |
| Awards and Honors | |
|---|---|
| Recognition Award for Commitment to the Education and Well-being of the Residents of the Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University | 2004 |
| The Israel Zeligman Annual Lectureship: "Stress and the Skin" , Johns Hopkins University | 2004 |
| Faculty of the year award, for outstanding patient care and teaching, by theResidents of the Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University | 1997 |
| Dermatology Foundation: Award from the Society for Investigative Dermatology | 1985 |
| American Academy of Dermatology: Bronze Award for Original Investigation | 1985 |
| Nelson Paul Anderson Memorial Prize, Pacific Dermatological Association | 1985 |
| Dermatology Foundation: Roche Pharmaceuticals Award | 1984 |
| Henry Stelwagon Award, American College of Physicians of Philadelphia: Best original work presented by Residents/Fellows at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology | 1984 |
| First Prize. Residents and Fellows Forum, University of Buenos Aires, Department of Dermatology. | 1981 |
