Larissa Z. Scanlan, MD, FAAD

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Larissa Z. Scanlan, MD, FAAD, is Double Board-Certified in Medical Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She practices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Margate, Florida. Her specialty is Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery and facial reconstruction. Her other professional interests include skin cancer detection and prevention, wound healing, laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology, all areas in which she has authored and co-authored articles and book chapters. 

Dr. Scanlan graduated Cum Laude in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida in Gainesville, with minors in Philosophy and Chemistry. She received her medical degree at the University of South Florida in Tampa, graduating among the top of her class and being recognized with the Award for Academic Excellence.  It is there where she also completed her internship in Internal Medicine. 

Her residency in Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery was completed at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital where she was the recipient of the Excellence in Dermatologic Surgery Award. While there she received the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Preceptorship Award for Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology, and she was also awarded the Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Grant in Laser Education and Research.  

Dr. Scanlan has a passion for teaching the next generation of dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons. As such, she contributed her skills as voluntary faculty at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital where she helped to train dermatology residents in dermatologic surgery, facial reconstruction, and cosmetic surgical techniques. 

Dr. Scanlan enjoys all aspects of dermatology. Her goal is to provide the highest-quality, patient-centered care available. Her personal interests include spending time with her family, pets, painting, and travel.  She is fluent in English, Russian, and medical Spanish.