Christopher M. Hunzeker, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Board-Certified Dermatologist
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon

4.9 /5

210 reviews

Christopher M. Hunzeker, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Dr. Hunzeker was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis and was elected to Phi Betta Kappa. Dr. Hunzeker received his medical degree from the University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine where he graduated with high honors and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency training at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at New York University Medical Center, serving as chief resident. Dr. Hunzeker completed fellowship training in Mohs surgery, laser surgery and procedural dermatology at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York under the direction of the renowned Dr. Roy Geronemus.

Greensburg

419 West Pittsburgh Street

Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601

Tel:(724) 837-5810

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Monroeville

2790 Mosside Blvd.
Suite 720

Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146

Tel:(412) 372-2770

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I feel lucky I can develop a rapport with patients over the years. I see them once or twice a year and get to know them over time, which helps me provide better care if problems arise.

- Christopher M. Hunzeker, MD

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Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Dr Hunzeker’s examinations are very thorough and his treatment is very exact. Over the years i have had extensive exposure to the sun. When I leave the office, I feel like I have been well taken care of and a comfort level restored. Thank you Dr Hunzeker

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A truly fine experience.

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DR Hunzekers and his staff are wonderful

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My first visit with Dr Hunzeker was very pleasant. The staff was welcoming and caring. I was given clear and understanding explanation of options and pricing for my visit and the procedure was completed in 30minutes. I am very satisfied with the results and give Dr Hunzeker and staff 5 stars.

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Friendly efficient staff.

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Very good friendly staff

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I recently had a procedure done by Dr. Hunzeker. He is wonderful, very precise and knowledgeable. He and his nurse answered all my questions. They were caring during the procedure making sure I was doing okay. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Karen at the front desk was also so helpful with rescheduling my appointment to explaining the details of the procedure I was scheduling. By far the best experience at Forefront Dermatology! Thank you!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Have been going to Dr Hunzeker for years he has not wavered in professionalism, kindness, and expertise at what he does. He's an artist and when he's injecting needles, It's done quickly and as little pain as possible . I highly recommend him!! His staff is always kind and helpful as well!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Best dermatology office from the scheduler, to the front desk, to the actual doctor. I will never go anywhere else until Dr. Hunzeker retires. He is so knowledgeable, kind, and patient. He answers all of my questions. He recently lasered a brown spot off of my husband’s face & 5 days later it looks great. Dr. H is the best.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Best dermatology office from the scheduler, to the front desk, to the actual doctor. I will never go anywhere else until Dr. Hunzeker retires. He is so knowledgeable, kind, and patient. He answers all of my questions. He recently lasered a brown spot off of my husband’s face & 5 days later it looks great. Dr. H is the best.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:
Washington University – St. Louis, MO

Medical Degree:
University Of Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, NE

Dermatology Residency:
New York University School of Medicine – New York City, NY

Mohs Fellowship:
Laser & Skin Surgery Center – New York City, NY

Certificates

American Board of Dermatology
American College of Mohs Surgery
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology
American College of Mohs Surgery
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology
Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology
Westmoreland County Medical Society

Achievements

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Conference Travel Grant
J. Schenken, MD, Outstanding Achievement in Pathology and Microbiology Award

Publications

Hunzeker CM, Geroemus RG. Letter Regarding Early Laser Treatment of Periorbital Infantile Hemangiomas May Work, But is it Really the Best Treatment Option? Dermatol Surg 2010 Sep;36(9):1495.

Hunzeker CM, Geronemus RG. Treatment of Superficial Infantile Hemangiomas of the Eyelid with the 595nm Pulsed Dye Laser. Dermatol Surg 2010 May;36(5):590-7.

Weiss ET, Chapas A, Brightman L, Hunzeker C, Hale EK, Karen JK, Bernstein L, Geronemus RG. Successful Treatment of Atrophic Postoperative and Traumatic Scarring with Carbon Dioxide Ablative Fractional Resurfacing: Quantitative Volumetric Scar Improvement. Arch Dermatol 2010 Feb;146(2):133.

Hunzeker CM, Weiss ET, Geronemus RG. Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing: Our Experience With Over 2,000 Treatments. Aesthetic Surg J 2009;29:317-322.

Hunzeker CM, Kamino H, Walters RF, Kovich OI. Nodular Pretibial Myxedema. Dermatol Online J 2008;14(10):8.

Hunzeker CM, Soldano AC, Prystowsky S. Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis. Dermatol Online J 2008;14(5):13.

Firoz BF, Hunzeker CM, Soldano AC, Franks Jr AG. Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy. Dermatol Online J 2008;14(5):11.

Hunzeker CM, Borys D, Greco MA, Orlow SJ, Schaffer JV. Unilateral Cutaneous Heterotopic Meningeal Nodules With Neural, Smooth Muscle and Connective Tissue Hamartomas: A Field Defect of Cephalic Neural Crest Derived Tissues. Br J Dermatol 2007;156(5):1047.

Hunzeker CM, Fangman W, Latkowski J. Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides. Dermatol Online J 2007;13(1):5.

Basler RS, Hunzeker CM, Garcia MA: Athletic Skin Injuries, Combating Pressure and Friction. Phys Sportmed 2004;32(5):33.

*Age Restriction

For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment. Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.