08/30/2026
We are thrilled to announce that Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, is the recipient of the 2026 Richard E. Fitzpatrick Award at Masters of Aesthetics.
This award recognizes individuals whose careers have had an exemplary impact on aesthetic dermatology and innovation—and few embody that legacy more fully than Dr. Goldman.
An internationally recognized leader in dermatologic and laser surgery, Dr. Goldman has written or coauthored 21 textbooks and more than 400 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. His pioneering research has advanced laser skin resurfacing, treatment of leg veins, intense pulsed light photorejuvenation, tattoo and pigmented-lesion treatment, endovenous vein closure, laser lipolysis, and fractional resurfacing.
Dr. Goldman founded SkinMedica and Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and has held leadership positions across many of our specialty’s most important professional organizations. He is a past president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, holds seven patents, and continues to advise and invest in emerging medical technologies.
Please join us at the 2026 Masters of Aesthetics in celebrating Dr. Goldman’s extraordinary career and his enduring contributions to aesthetic dermatology, innovation, education, and patient care.
Congratulations, Dr. Goldman, on this richly deserved honor!