Dr. Maral Skelsey, MD

Dr. Maral Skelsey is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon practicing in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She is the Director of the Dermatologic Surgery Center of Washington and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown University. A Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery, Dr. Skelsey highlights Mohs surgery for its 99% cure rate, ability to conserve normal skin, and its role in reducing recurrence, disfigurement, or death from skin cancer. She actively partners with international colleagues to establish Mohs training, aiming for patients to receive the best skin cancer treatment possible. Dr. Skelsey also advises on general skin health, emphasizing that a tan is a sign of UV damage. She recommends mineral sunscreen, particularly during heat waves, and educates on proper sunscreen storage, noting that heat can alter chemical sunscreens and separation indicates ineffectiveness. As a member of an FDA Advisory Committee, her approach to new therapies is evidence-based; she recently voted against expanding access to certain peptide therapies until more research is available. Her practice offers procedures including Mohs Surgery, Microneedling, Botox, and Chemical Peels.