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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC & AESTHETIC SURGERY

Board Members

Meet the international physicians and professionals guiding the International Society for Dermatologic & Aesthetic Surgery.

Through leadership, scientific expertise and global collaboration, the ISDS Board supports the Society’s mission to advance dermatologic surgery, education and professional exchange worldwide.

  • LEADERSHIP

Executive Board

President

Monica Darmanescu, M.D.
Romania

President Elect

Atchima Suwanchinda, M.D.
Thailand

Vice President

Nathalie Zeitouni, M.D.
USA

Secretary

Peter Peng, M.D.
Taiwan

Treasurer

Marco Dal Canton, M.D.
Italy

Executive Director

Jürg Hafner, M.D.
Switzerland

Executive Director

Kai Munte, M.D.
Netherlands

Associate Executive Director

Sonja Sattler, M.D.
Germany

Founder President

Perry Robins, M.D.
USA

Immediate Past President

Cristina Puyat, M.D.
Philippines

  • BOARD

Board of Directors

Martin Barsch, M.D.

Austria

Felipe Cerci, M.D.

Brazil

Krisinda Dim-Jamora, M.D.

Philippines

Diane Duncan, M.D.

USA

Severin Läuchli, M.D.

Switzerland

Gian Marco Vezzoni, M.D.

Italy

Alexandra Leite, M.D.

Brazil

Stacy McMurray, M.D.

USA

Elena Rossi, M.D.

Italy

Ava Shamban, M.D.

USA

Rashmi Shetty, M.D.

India

Thanya Techapicheetvanich, M.D.

Thailand

  • SINCE FOUNDATION 1978

ISDS Presidents

  • 1978–1982 — Perry Robins, M.D. — USA
  • 1982–1984 — Robert L. Baran, M.D. — France
  • 1984–1986 — Antonio Silva Picoto, M.D. — Portugal
  • 1986–1988 — George Popkin, M.D. † — USA
  • 1988–1989 — Francisco Camacho, M.D. — Spain
  • 1989–1990 — Henry H. Roenigk, M.D. — USA
  • 1990–1991 — Eckart Haneke, M.D. — Germany
  • 1991–1992 — Rex A. Amonette, M.D. — USA
  • 1992–1994 — Luigi Rusciani-Scorza, M.D. — Italy
  • 1994–1996 — Sheldon V. Pollack, M.D. — Canada
  • 1996–1998 — Serge Letessier, M.D. † — France
  • 1998–2000 — C. William Hanke, M.D. — USA
  • 2000–2002 — Alejandro Camps Fresneda — Spain
  • 2002–2004 — Alina Fratila, M.D. — Germany
  • 2004–2006 — Julian Sanchez Conejo-Mir, M.D. — Spain
  • 2006–2008 — Gerhard Sattler, M.D. † — Germany
  • 2008–2010 — Gary J. Brauner, M.D. — USA
  • 2010–2011 — Jorge Ocampo-Candiani, M.D. — Mexico
  • 2011–2012 — Joseph Alcalay, M.D. — Israel
  • 2012–2013 — Henry Randle, M.D. — USA
  • 2013–2014 — Loek Habbema, M.D. — Netherlands
  • 2014–2015 — Anthony Benedetto, M.D. — USA
  • 2015–2016 — Maurizio Podda, M.D. † — Germany
  • 2016–2017 — Debrah Sarnoff, M.D. — USA
  • 2017–2018 — Neil Sadick, M.D. — USA
  • 2018–2019 — Kai Munte, M.D. — Netherlands
  • 2019–2021 — Doris Hexsel, M.D. — Brazil
  • 2021–2022 — Emily Piansay-Soriano, M.D. — Philippines
  • 2022–2023 — Sahar Ghannam, M.D. — Kuwait
  • 2023–2024 — Jürg Hafner, M.D. — Switzerland
  • 2024–2025 — Cristina Puyat, M.D. — Philippines
  • 2025–current — Monica Darmanescu, M.D. — Romania

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Monica Darmanescu, MD, PhD

Monica Darmanescu, MD, PhD, is a dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon based in Bucharest, Romania, with over 20 years of experience in dermatology.

She is a Senior Dermatologist at the Central Military Emergency University Hospital Bucharest – Center for Melanoma & Cutaneous Tumors, and Director of Dermaceutica Clinic.

Her main areas of expertise include dermatosurgery, cutaneous oncology, skin cancer surgery, reconstructive procedures, lasers, and aesthetic dermatology.

Dr. Darmanescu is actively involved in resident education, mentorship, and hands-on surgical training, as well as in international scientific and educational activities. She regularly participates as an invited speaker and faculty member at national and international dermatology and dermatologic surgery meetings. She currently serves as President of the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS), 2025–2026, promoting international collaboration, education, and advancement in dermatologic surgery.

Dr. Atchima Suwanchinda, MD, MSc, PhD

Dermatologic Surgeon  |  President-Elect, International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS)

Dr. Atchima is a Thai dermatologic surgeon specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery, regenerative aesthetics, injectables and energy-based devices.

She is Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, and Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, with an MD (Siriraj Hospital), an MSc (Boston University) and a PhD in Dermatology, and fellowship training in Mohs surgery and laser dermatology (USA, Germany).

She is President-Elect of the ISDS, Founder and Vice President of ADS Thailand, Secretariat of THAICOSDERM, IMCAS Scientific Board Member, WCD Ambassador 2026 and Associate Editor, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Global innovator of the “Posterior Temporal SupraSMAS Lifting Technique”, she has authored 50+ publications and 6 book chapters and is an ASDS–ITMP Outstanding Contribution Awardee and Global Impact Award recipient.
Areas of expertise: Mohs Micrographic Surgery · Dermatologic Surgery · Regenerative Aesthetics · Injectables · Lasers & EBD · Scars & Hair Regeneration

Nathalie Zeitouni, MD

Dr. Zeitouni a nationally recognized fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and Professor of Dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, AZ and Emeritus Chair and Professor at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. 

She practices at Medical Dermatology Specialists in Phoenix, and specializes in cutaneous oncology, Mohs surgery, melanoma, photodynamic therapy, and rare skin cancers.

A leader in transplant dermatology and skin cancer prevention, she has served on both the board of directors of the American College of Mohs Surgery and the International Immunosuppression and Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative.

She is currently the Vice-President of the International Society of Aesthetic and Dermatologic Surgery. Most recently, she has been appointment as Director- elect of the American Board of Dermatology. She is committed to medical education and has trained and mentored fellows, residents, and medical students. 

Dr. Zeitouni has received numerous research grants, published more than 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters, co- authored the textbook Dermatology and Solid Organ Transplantation, and continues to deliver national and international presentations.

Dr. Peter Peng, M.D.

Dr. Peter Peng is a board certificated dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon in Taiwan.

Dr. Peng has served as Director and two-term President of the Laser and Photonics Medicine Society of Taiwan(LMSTW), and currently serves as excutive Director of the Taiwanese Dermatological Association(TDA), and excutive Director and past president of the Taiwanese Society for Dermatological & Aesthetic Surgery(TSDAS).

Dr. Peng has served as secretary of the International Society for Dermatologic & Aesthetic Surgery (ISDS), and is president-elect of DASIL.

With 30 years of experience, his clinical and research interests and expertise include lasers & Energy based devices (EBDs) , injectables, thread lifting, regenerative medicine, and has been invited to share his experience in over 300 conferences across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia , North and South Americas.

Dr. Marco Dal Canton, M.D.

M. Dal Canton MD is a Dermatologist since 1991. He is heading as Medical Director a private outpatient-based Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery clinic. His clinic is ruled and constantly monitored and verified by ISO9001 quality system for medical and surgical services offered in the field of Dermatology. 

His main areas of interests from the very beginning of his 35 years career in Dermatology, are dermatologic surgery, nail surgey, lasers/PCLs, particularly in the field of skin rejuvenation, NMSC prevention and therapy, including PDT, aesthetic and regenerative dermatology. 

His clinic is accredited for hosting residents and post- university master students, as a part of a formal academic education and tutorship track, dispensed by the Italian Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Oncology, Corrective and Aesthetic Dermatology (SIDCO) within and on behalf of the University of Siena, of other university centers. 

He is scientific consultant and scientific advisor of companies in the fields of lasers and EBD, digital imaging in Dermatology and injectables, and is actively involved in national and international teaching programs in these fields.

He has been member of the Board of Directors of SIDCO (Italian Society for Dermatologic Surgery) from 2008 to 2023 and SIDCO President from 2020 to 2022, being part of the scientific and organization committee of several congresses and courses, in 2018 as chair of the scientific program of ISDS Rome Congress . 

He is an early member of the ISDS ( International Society for Dermatologic and Aesthetic Surgery) , and currently serving as a component of the ISDS Board of Directors. 

He is member of several national and international scientific dermatology societies, including American Academy od Dermatology (AAD), European Academy of Dermatology ( EADV), Europeans Society of Laser Dermatology (ESLD)

He is author of 33 publications on scientific journals and textbooks, and of more than 180 lectures in national and international scientific meetings.

Hafner Jürg, Prof. Dr. med. (MD)

Vice Chair, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland

Specialisation: General dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatooncology, phlebology and chronic wounds, scars and keloids

2011 – 2015 President of the Swiss Society of Dermatology and Venerology (SSDV)
2019 – 2022 President of the Swiss Society of Phlebology (SSP)
2023 – 2024 President of the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS)
2010 – 2022 Board member of the Swiss Institute of Medical Education (SIME)
2008 – 2022 Board member of the Swiss Umbrella Association of Surgical Specialties (Foederatio Medicorum Chirurgicorum)
Honorary member of the Swiss and of the French Societies of Dermatology (SSDV, SFD), Corresponding member of the Finnish Soc Derm

Research:
President of the Johann Heinrich Rahn-Foundation (Zurich) for clinical research in dermatologic surgery, phlebology and wounds
Executive board member of the interprofessional platform SKINTEGRITY (www.skintegrity.ch)

173 research items with 4688 citations (last updated Sept 26). List of publications: On request

Testimonial

Our patients place a great deal of trust in us. Conversely, this places a very high responsibility on us to take seriously the people who turn to us with their illness, and to help them with all our knowledge, experience and practical skills, and to seek further expertise where necessary.

It is important that we apply our knowledge and skills when they are needed, whilst always remaining human and, in a sense, humble.

Passing on professional experience to colleagues of a similar age and, above all, to the next generation is of great importance. This is the main reason why I am involved with the ISDS. Professional exchange is always fruitful.

I am also involved in clinical research into skin cancer, chronic wounds and scar formation at my home hospital, the University Hospital of Zurich. In this way, our team strives to contribute to innovation in the provision of optimal patient care.

Dr. Kai Münte, MD

Dermatologist since 1999
Dermatologist and head of Mohs and reconstructive surgery as Oncology at the department of dermatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam. From 2014 until 2024 only Mohs surgery. Also he was involved in the international Mohs fellowship program.

From 2013 also dermatologist and performing Mohs micrographic surgery in the Maasstad hospital, Rotterdam. More than 40 publications regarding Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery and a wider field in dermatology

Still performing 400 Mohs surgeries every year and one of the most experienced dermatologic surgeons in Europe

DR. Perry Robins (MD)

Perry Robins, MD, is a world-renowned surgeon and medical pioneer from New Jersey. 

Dr. Robins studied skin cancer surgery developed by Frederic Mohs, MD, at the University of Wisconsin and recognized that this technique had potential for the field of dermatology. He brought the technique back to NYU and established the first fellowship training program in Mohs surgery. 

Dr. Robins performed more than 47,000 skin cancer surgeries during his 40-plus years of practice at NYU. He taught Mohs surgery in fifty countries and in four languages. He created two dermatology journals to spread the word among physicians. 

Dr. Robins is also the founder president of our International Society for Dermatologic Surgery, a founder and former president of the American College of Mohs Surgery and former president of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Robins started The Skin Cancer Foundation in 1979 to educate the public about prevention, early detection, and treatment of the world’s most common cancer. 

It was the first charitable organization to focus exclusively on skin cancer.
Now retired from practicing medicine, and celebrating his 96th birthday in 2026, Dr. Robins invests in start-ups and splits his time between New Jersey and the Palm Beach area. 

He published his memoir Saving Our Skin: A Surgeon’s Story of Tenacity, Adventure and Giving Back is widely available.

Dr. Maria Cristina Alcaraz Puyat (BOD)

Dr. Maria Cristina Alcaraz Puyat is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon in the Philippines.

Dr. Puyat served as President of the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS) 2024-2025 and the Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery Foundation, Inc. (PADSFI) 2019-2021. She currently serves as Head of Procedural Dermatology at Rizal Medical Center, Procedural Subspecialty Head of the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS), and as Medical Director of the Asian Stem Cell Institute.

She completed a Fellowship in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, and holds a Master’s in Preventive, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine from Dresden International University, Germany.

With more than 30 years of practice, she has authored numerous scientific publications and is a key opinion leader for fillers, toxins, and threads. She has been frequently invited to share her expertise and experience on biostimulators, liposuction, and stem cells in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.

Dr. Martin Barsch, MBA

Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon.

Dr. Martin Barsch is Director of the Center for Lipedema Austria and the Skin-Aesthetic-Vein-Laser practice in Linz. His main expertise includes lipedema surgery and high-volume liposuction, minimally invasive vein surgery, post-bariatric surgery, skin cancer surgery, reconstructive surgery, laser medicine, and aesthetic medicine.

He is President of the Austrian Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine (AACSM), Board and Founding Member of the International Society for Tumescent Anaesthesia Liposuction (ISTAL), and a Board Member of the ISDS. His current research focuses on the changes of the microRNA, extracellular vesicles and the adipovascular unit in lipedema.

Areas of expertise: Lipedema Surgery · High-Volume Liposuction · Tumescent Anaesthesia · Dermatologic & Reconstructive Surgery · Vein Surgery · Laser Medicine · Aesthetic Medicine

DR. Felipe Cerci MD

Felipe Cerci is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon from Curitiba, Brazil, currently in private practice, and a clinical instructor of dermatologic surgery at Hospital Universitário Evangélico Mackenzie. 

After completing his dermatology residency and dermatologic surgery fellowship in Brazil, he spent 2 years (2012-2014) doing observational training in Mohs surgery at multiple US programs with reputable ACMS surgeons.

His clinical and research interests include Mohs Surgery, facial reconstruction and dermoscopy for preoperative margin demarcation in BCC.

Dr. Cerci co-authored two books on facial reconstruction: Retalhos e Enxertos em Cirurgia Micrográfica de Mohs (“Flaps and Grafts in Mohs Micrographic Surgery”) 

– Cerci & Fantini, released in Brazil; and Combination Facial Reconstruction after Mohs Surgery – Tolkachjov & Cerci. 

Dr. Cerci has authored/co-authored more than 50 scientific papers and has done numerous national and international (ten countries) presentations.

Areas of expertise: Mohs surgery · Skin Cancer · Facial reconstruction

Krisinda Clare C. Dim-Jamora, MD

Dr. Dim-Jamora is a Filipino Board Certified Dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon, and, Procedural Dermatologist.

She is the Section Chief for the Section of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, Department of Dermatology, Makati Medical Center. She serves on the Board of the ISDS and the International Consortium of Mohs Surgery.

She is the first Philippine Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery and a Certified Member of the European Society for Micrographic Surgery.

She was past president of the Philippine Academy of Cutaneous Surgery from 2021-2025 and served on the Board of Directors of the Philippine Dermatological Society for 3 terms.

With 19 years of practice experience, her clinical and research interests include micrographic surgery, flaps & grafts, nail surgery, injectables, lasers, scar prevention, and, management.

She has lectured around the world sharing her insights from her Philippine experience treating patients with skin of color as well as caucasian patients living in the tropics.

Stacy L. McMurray, MD

Dr. McMurray is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she serves as Associate Program Director of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship. 

She specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous oncology, and advanced facial reconstruction. 

Dr. McMurray completed her dermatology residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and fellowship training at Vanderbilt.

She serves on the NCCN Skin Cancers Excluding Melanoma Panel and is a founding member of the International Coalition of Mohs Surgeons.

She lectures nationally and internationally and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in dermatologic surgery.

Dr. Shetty Rashmi, MD

Dr Rashmi Shetty is a board certified dermatologist with over 25 years of experience.

She is an honorary faculty at University College London (UCL) and is on the board of international Society of Derm surgery.

She’s associated with multiple scientific congresses and companies as advisor and as key opinion leader such as AMWC global, IMCAS Paris, l’Oreal , unilever , Procter and gamble, Nivea , over the years to name a few .

Is an invited faculty globally , has delivered more than 250 lectures. Has multiple papers and textbook chapters to her credit . One of her papers published in PRS Journal went on to win the best Paper award .

Has also published AgeErase – popular book by Random book house .

Dr shetty is the founder of Solskin , a supplement brand dedicated to healthy skin and hair.

Dr. Thanya Techapichetvanich, MD

  • Assistant Professor, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
    Board-certified Dermatologist, Dermatologic surgeon
  • Clinical fellowship training in Laser and Dermatologic Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Clinical fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic surgery and Reconstruction, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Clinical fellowship training in Scar surgery, Fat Grafting and Mesenchymal stem cells, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Lecturer for AMWC, ISDS, IMCAS, ITCAM, SCARS, ADAC, KSDS, Koreaderma international meetings.
  • Assistant Professor Thanya Techapichetvanich, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical instructor in the Dermatologic Surgery Unit, Department of Dermatology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

 

She completed fellowship training in laser and dermatologic surgery at Mahidol University and a clinical fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction, scar surgery, and fat grafting at Yonsei University College of Medicine, South Korea.
Her work integrates procedural dermatology, clinical research, and medical education, with a particular focus on injectables, biostimulators, and aesthetic rejuvenation. Through her clinical studies and scientific publications, she evaluates treatment efficacy, safety, and durability to inform evidence-based practice.
She also shares her expertise as a mentor and invited lecturer at international congresses, including AMWC, IMCAS, SCARS, ISDS, and KOREADERMA, translating scientific evidence into practical clinical strategies.