Brian D. Zelickson, M.D.

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Professional Biography:
 Dr. Zelickson grew up in the Twin Cities. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1982 and the Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1986. His post-graduate medical training included one year at the Hennepin County Medical Center and three years at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine. In 1990, he received special training in immunoelectron microscopy under a fellowship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Zelickson is currently a member of the faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical School's Department of Dermatology. He is also director of that department's Electron Microscopy Laboratory. He has been repeatedly named one of the Twin Cities "Best Doctors" by Mpls/St. Paul Magazine.

Although he has extensive training in all aspects of dermatology, Dr. Zelickson's special medical interests include laser tissue interaction and teledermatology. He is nationally recognized for his accomplishments and contributions to laser medicine and surgery. He has published more than 30 medical journal articles in the field and currently serves on the Government Liaison/Blue Ribbon Committee for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). He has also developed ASLMS course work that is used across the country to train other physicians in laser techniques.
Dr. Zelickson lives in the Twin Cities with his wife, Mary, and family. His hobbies include sculpting, water-skiing and bicycling.

Quote:
"I approach my patients the same way that I would want someone to approach me - I help them define what their needs and wants are and then help them decide upon the most appropriate therapy."

Professional Memberships and Associations:

  • American Academy of Dermatology (Board Certified)
  • Society of Investigative Dermatology
  • American Society of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
  • Society for Contact Dermatitis
  • Minnesota Dermatologic Society
  • American Medical Association
  • Minnesota Medical Association
  • Hennepin County Medical Society
  • University of Minnesota Medical School (Assistant Professor and Director of Electron Microscopy Laboratory)

Hospital Affiliations:

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • Fairview Southdale Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital