Prevention is the Best Protection
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Those words famously pronounced by historical icon Benjamin Franklin all those years ago still ring true today in so many ways, especially when it comes to proper skin care. With Florida’s year-round abundant sunshine drawing more folks outside to soak up the rays, it’s become more important than ever to protect the largest organ in the body in order to avoid potentially dangerous... Read More
Have You Had Your Skin Checked Lately?
With the arrival of spring, more and more Central Floridians will be eager to spend their time outdoors and enjoying the favorable weather conditions. However, all that time soaking up the sunshine is not without risk and it can ultimately lead to serious skin damage and dangerous outcomes. Skin cancer rates are steadily rising in the United States where more than 3.6 million cases are diagnosed each year, equating to more than all other cancers... Read More
Protect, Don’t Neglect Your Skin
During the pandemic, there has been an influx of folks who have moved to the Sunshine State and are now calling Central Florida home. And while there are undoubtedly many things about this area they find alluring, the favorable weather conditions are certainly at the top of the list. But as they have eagerly taken advantage of the warm climate, many aren’t accustomed to the year-round abundant sunshine and the toll all that time soaking up the rays... Read More
Keeping Your Skin Safe
With the arrival of spring, more and more Central Floridians will be eager to spend their time outdoors and enjoying the favorable weather conditions. However, all that time soaking up the sunshine is not without risk and it can ultimately lead to serious skin damage and dangerous outcomes. Skin cancer rates are steadily rising in the United States, where more than 3.5 million cases are diagnosed each year, equating to more than all other cancers... Read More
Protecting The Skin You’re In
As the summer sun beats down on Central Florida, staying cool and protected from the abundant sunshine’s harmful rays should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. After all, one bad sunburn isn’t just a temporary inconvenience: Skin damage accumulates with time, and each burn increases your risk of skin cancer. The 17-location, award-winning team at Associates in Dermatology, led by president and medical director Dr. Michael Steppie, are... Read More
Serious About Skin Cancer
With the spring season inching ever closer and summer not far behind, many Central Floridians are surely eager to spend some quality time outdoors to help break from the doldrums of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, without taking the proper precautions, all that time spent having fun in the sun can cause some real damage to your skin and lead to some dangerous outcomes. Because the skin is the largest organ in the body, it’s crucial to know how to correctly... Read More
2023 Top Physicians
As hard as one may try, living a completely healthy lifestyle is an impossible task, and sooner or later, illnesses and injuries are going to happen. Fortunately, when that time comes, the Central Florida region is blessed to be home to many skilled medical providers across a number of specialties. These doctors not only have the drive to push their fields further and the willingness to adopt modern techniques and treatments, but also... Read More
Love Your Skin
Florida has always been an attractive place to call home, but during the course of the pandemic the Sunshine State has welcomed hundreds of thousands of new residents in one of the biggest population increases seen across the entire country. And while there are undoubtedly several things these new Floridians find alluring, the favorable weather conditions are certainly at the top of the list. But as they have eagerly taken advantage of the warm climate,... Read More
Top Physicians 2022
It’s easy to marvel at modern medicine and the advancements being made to improve peoples lives. One needs to look no further than the rapid speed at which COVID – 19 vaccines and preventive medicine were developed to try and combat the ongoing pandemic . Here in Central Florida, we are considerably lucky to have so many talented and skilled medical providers who consistently raise the bar for patient care and outcomes. Our annual... Read More
New Year, New You
Many of us were eager for the chance to spend gather with family and friends around the holidays given these trying times. But now that the New Year has arrived and resolutions are being made, many are switching their focus to their overall health and wellbeing. For those looking for a fresh start in 2022, a visit with a trusted skin care specialist should be on your checklist. In Central Florida, a high level of expert care can be found close by.... Read More
TOP PHYSICIANS 2021
While the pandemic has been the topic of conversation for the medical world for well over a year now, the fact of the matter is many area doctors have been going above and beyond to treat their patients well before COVID-19 ever became a part of daily lexicon. That is why each year we like to celebrate these selfless individuals for the trusted care they provide and the manner in which they do so. Our Top Physicians list—as chosen by their peers... Read More
Best of the Best 2020
92 reasons why there’s no place like Orlando. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and after the past few months, we’d say we’re more fond of the Orlando area than ever before. Now that our favorite places are reopen(ing), it’s the perfect time to dive into our annual Best of the Best, featuring the top spots for food, drinks, shopping, health and beauty services, and more. Whether it’s biting into a fluffy croissant, sipping your... Read More
An Eye Opener
The stress of the pandemic can lead to poor skin conditions, but the expert team at Associates in Dermatology can put you on a path to recovery. With daily reminders of the harsh realities surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been hard to hide the worry and fatigue so many of us are dealing with. As both our professional and personal lives have been turned upside down, the levels of increased anxiety we are experiencing can have a very dramatic... Read More
Putting Patients First
In the midst of the pandemic, Dr. Michael Steppie and the experts at Associates in Dermatology remain committed to providing the utmost care. Dr. Michael Steppie is not your average dermatologist. As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, founded in 1989, he has an unrivaled passion for serving Central Florida’s community through clinical, general and cosmetic dermatology. A board-certified physician who has completed residencies... Read More
Top Physicians 2020
364 of Central Florida’s leading doctors. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our everyday lives, the renewed focus on our health and overall well-being has been increasingly important. Of course, that means not only keeping ourselves safe from the virus, but also staying on top of our other medical needs. Thankfully, Greater Orlando is full of amazingly skilled physicians from all areas of medicine who are more than capable of... Read More
Put Your Best Face Forward
When it comes to dealing with adolescent acne, the experts at Associates in Dermatology take an individualistic approach to provide the proper treatment. There’s a lot about adolescence that can weigh on a teenager’s everyday existence, but one of the biggest growing pains is dealing with acne-prone skin. These unwanted blemishes can cause undue stress and a lack of self-confidence that can only further complicate those coming of age. But it doesn’t... Read More
Health and Wellness at Your Fingertips
Patients are in good hands with Associates in Dermatology, which provides top-notch nail care among a wide range of services. There is no doubt that one of the major benefits to living in Central Florida is the ability to enjoy gorgeous weather year-round and take advantage of the many outdoor activities our area has to offer. Whether you’re making a trek to the beach, splashing around at a water park or just taking the kids to the local playground,... Read More
A Medical Legacy
Dr. Michael Steppie has been on the forefront of skincare services for decades and is now leading the way on advancing research and educating patients. Dr. Michael Steppie is not your average dermatologist. As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, founded in 1989, Dr. Steppie has an unrivaled passion for serving Central Florida’s community through clinical and cosmetic dermatology. A board-certified physician who has completed... Read More
Top Physicians 2019
254 of Orlando’s leading medical minds. From the pediatricians who keep our children in good health, to the family doctors and specialists that play a direct role in our daily lives, Central Florida is full of leading medical providers making a difference. For our annual Top Physicians list we turned to our readers and asked them for some help and in turn we received thousands of votes across numerous specialties for doctors who have made a lasting... Read More
Top Physicians 2018
251 of Greater Orlando’s leading medical minds. From the family physicians we see for routine checkups to the specialists who help guide us through challenging times, finding doctors who not only care for you, but also care about you is no small feat. For our annual Top Physicians list this year we once again tapped our readers and asked them to vote for the doctors who have made an impact in their lives and keep them in good health and good spirits.... Read More
Best Doctors For Women
Meet the medical professionals making a difference in female health care. Read More Read More
