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COM Outlook . Winter 2014
ike all medical disciplines, dermatology strives to im-
prove the lives of patients. Some may see dermatolo-
gists as focused solely on the quest for physical enhance-
ment, but Tracy Favreau, D.O., chair of the Department of
Dermatology, and her residents see that as a small corner
of a complex tableau. This philosophy explains why Dr.
Favreau is committed to a more complicated calling and
tackles the challenges many of her colleagues avoid.
“I enjoy regular dermatology, the bread-and-butter
cases of acne, eczema, contact dermatitis, or psoriasis, but
I really like the hard-to-solve mysteries that other physi-
cians find difficult to solve, so they send them here to
Nova Southeastern University and my team works hard to
analyze these rare diseases and discover the diagnoses and
treatment plans,” Dr. Favreau explained.
Many patients visit Dr. Favreau, who is board certified
in both family medicine and dermatology, after they have
already seen a primary care doctor because of their extraor-
dinary situations. Thanks to her training, troubleshooting
A Look at the Science, Art, and Service
of the Department of Dermatology
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is one of her specialties. “I was so fortunate to have trained
under expert immuno-dermatologists such as Carlos
Noursari, M.D., from Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as
Francisco Kerdel, M.D., from the University of Miami. Both
of these brilliant dermatologists have been treating patients
with difficult and life-threatening dermatologic diseases for
years,” she said.
Dealing with Complicated Cases
“A lot of people think dermatology is just popping zits or
treating acne, but it is so much more than that,” said Dr. Fa-
vreau, who leads her department with innovative, patient-
centered practices that focus on fighting whatever skin-re-
lated disease she encounters. “NSU’s College of Osteopathic
Medicine allows me to help in the Broward Health Medical
Center district clinics. A lot of the patients face very difficult
life circumstances. I, along with our dermatology residents,
really enjoy helping out at these clinics. It is so rewarding to
be able to make a positive change in our patients’ lives.”
By Debra R. Gibbs, B.A., Medical Communications Coordinator
