FT Medical Assistant with Dermatology Experience

Dr. Burgess is co-founder of Black Opal, a line of superior skin care products and cosmetics designed specifically for ethnic complexions. Even True Tonecorrect Fade Crème and Even True Tri-Complex Tonecorrect Fade Gel were recently ranked among the “best skin lightening products” by Paula’s Choice, and Black Opal was the only ethnic brand selected. Paula’s Choice is an independent research team that applies strict criteria for purity of ingredients and validity of claims in their analysis.
Dr. Cheryl M. Burgess is a widely respected, board-certified dermatologist and key opinion leader who serves as a consultant, advisor, and clinical investigator for companies such as Medicis, Merz, Valeant, and Allergan Inc. She is known as a leader in advanced dermatological techniques, and is frequently consulted by the media, and she appears in a weekly show on NBC-WRC, Washington, DC. Her research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, and she has authored a textbook, and several chapters in other textbooks.

As one of the leading dermatologists nationally and internationally, Dr. Burgess has elevated standards of excellence, which she will not compromise. She is the founder, president, and medical director of Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, The Professional Aesthetic Image Center. She holds her assistants, aestheticians, and other staff members to the same elevated standards that she sets for herself and her own work.