Education

1983	M.P.H., University of Toledo
1975	M. D., Medical College of Ohio at Toledo

Profile

Dr. Craig G Burkhart, a board certified dermatologist, is a Clinical Professor at University of Toledo College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio and Clinical Assistant Professor at Ohio University of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio.  After graduating cum laude from University of Pennsylvania with Phi Beta Kappa honors, he received his medical degree from University of Toledo College of Medicine. He subsequently did his medical and dermatology residencies at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  He then became head of dermatology at the University Of Toledo College Of Medicine for three years before starting private practice in Sylvania, Ohio. 

Dr. Burkhart has six US patents in the area of acne, head lice, fungal infections, and ear wax.  His head lice product has been FDA approved and is being distributed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals.  He is presently editor of three dermatology journals having previously been editor of several other journals including the Journal of Dermatology and Allergy for the Practicing Physician.  He has co-written one book, written over 25 book chapters, and has published over 500 articles.  He has been awarded several research grants.  He has served in over 30 editorial boards and has served in several leadership positions including President of the Ohio State Dermatology Association.  His son, Craig N Burkhart, MD, MSBS is a prominent dermatologist presently serving on the faculty of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 

Research Interest

• Acne
• Cosmetic Dermatology

Professional Activities:

Teaching and Administrative Experience:

1998- Present	Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Ohio
1982- Present	Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Activities:

2015	President of the University of Toledo Medical Alumni Association Recognition as Reviewer, Journal of Infection
2013	American Academy of Dermatology's Clinical Guidelines Committee
2007- 2011	Ohio Dermatology Association Advisory Trustee
2008	New Global Thought Leader in management of onychomycosis Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, Ohio Dermatological Society Chairman of ad hoc committee to assess physician assistants as members of Ohio Dermatological Association
2007	Chairman of Public Health Committee, Ohio Dermatological Association Co-Chairman of Public Relations Committee, Ohio Dermatological Association Co-Chairman of Scientific Committee, Ohio Dermatological Association

 

Honors and Awards

2015	Listed as “Leading Physician of the World” by the International Association of Dermatologists
2010- 2013	Listed in SLD Industries, Inc. “America’s Top Dermatologist Editor-in-chief, The Open Dermatology Journal Listed in Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc. for consecutive years
2010	Member of Sarcoptes-World Molecular Network Listed in ‘Guide to America’s Top Physicians’ by the Consumers’ Research Council of America

Publications

1. Burkhart CG.  Can private dermatologists as self-employed medical providers survive?  Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:10.
2. Burkhart CG.  Corporate titans versus organized medicine, one twist to Scheinfeld’s doomsday.  Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:11.
3. Burkhart CG.  Forensic medicine and dermatology. Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:12.
4. Burkhart CG.  Skin cells transformed into nerve cells.  Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:13.
5. Burkhart CG.  Kybella by Kythera, an injectable agent for the improvement of submental fat in adults and me.  Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:14.
6. Burkhart CG.  Acne plugging continues to be assessed.  Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:15.
7. Burkhart CG.  Is there a problem wearing occlusive gloves for a prolonged time in the work environment?  Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:16.
8. Burkhart CG.  Alteration of epidermal proteins in chronic hand dermatitis.  What does it all mean?  Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:17.
9. Burkhart CG.  Hidradenitis suppurtiva treated with spironolactone. Ohio Dermatological Association’s Dermatologic News 2016;20:18.
10. Schloemer JA, Zirwas M, Burkhart CG.  Differentiation of latex allergy from irritant contact dermatitis.  Cutis (accepted 2013).
11. Schloemer JA, Zirwas M, Burkhart CG.  Airborne contact dermatitis.  International Journal of Dermatology 20115;54:271-75.
12. Metiko B, Brooks K, Burkhart CG, Burkhart CN.  Is the current model for acne pathogenesis backwards?  Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2015;72:e167. 
13. Burkhart CG, Schloemer J, Zirwas M.  Differentiation of latex allergy from irritant contact dermatitis.  Cutis 2015;96:369-401.
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