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Elma Baron, MD, Dermatology, Cleveland, OH, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

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Dermatology • Cleveland, OH

Professor, Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Chief, Dermatology, VA Northeast Ohio

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Summary

  • Dr. Elma Baron is a dermatologist in Cleveland, OH and is currently Chief of Dermatology at Northeast Ohio Veterans Affairs Health System. She is Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Post Grad training in Dermatology at the Philippine General Hospital, Fellowship in Photodermatology at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital and Fellowships in Photoimmunology/Translational Research at University Hospitals/CWRU, and has been in practice 25+ years. She is experienced in adult general dermatology, including diagnosis and management of chronic inflammatory dermatoses, skin cancers. She has special expertise in the use of light-based treatment modalities in dermatology such as lasers, photodynamic therapy and phototherapy.

Education & Training

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Photoimmunology and Translational Research, 1999 - 2002
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Photodermatology, 1998 - 1999
  • University of the Philippines College of Medicine
    University of the Philippines College of MedicineClass of 1992
  • University of the Philippines, College of Medicine
    University of the Philippines, College of MedicineBS, Basic Medical Sciences, 1989
  • University of the Philippines, College of Medicine
    University of the Philippines, College of MedicineAA, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctor Castle Connoly, 2015-2022
  • Top Docs in Cleveland 2015-2016
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Activated T cells exhibit increased uptake of silicon phthalocyanine Pc 4 and increased susceptibility to Pc 4-mediated photodynamic therapy-mediated cell death  
    Soler DC, Ohtola J, Sugiyama H, Rodriguez ME, Han L, Oleinick NL, Lam M, Baron ED, Cooper KD, McCormick TS, Photochem Photobiol Sci, 1/8/2016
  • The response of microRNAs to solar UVR in skin-resident melanocytes differes between melamona patients and healthy persons  
    Sha J, Gastman BR, Morris N, Mesinkovska NA, Baron ED, Cooper KD, McCormick T, Arbesman J, Harter ML, PLoS One, 1/5/2016
  • Circadian rhythm and UV-induced skin damage: an in vivo study  
    Guan L, Suggs A, Ahsanuddin S, Tarrillion M, Selph J, Lam M, Baron E, J Drugs Dermatol, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Textbook of Skin Aging 
    Chapter: Sleep and skin aging 
    Guann L, Baron ED2016
  • Sunlight, Vitamin D and Skin Cancer 
    Chapter: The immune system and skin cancer 
    Yu SH, Bordeaux JS, Baron EDEditors: Reichrath J.Landes Bioscience and Springer Science+Business Media, Austin/NewYork2013
  • Light-based therapies for skin of color 
    Elma D. BaronSpringer Verlag, London2009
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Lectures

  • Sleep and Skin Aging 
    1/7/2016
  • Pigmentation 
    University of the Philippines , Manila Philippines - 1/1/2016
  • Hair Photoprotection and Update on Sunscreens 
    Manila Philippines - 1/5/2015
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Other

Press Mentions

  • 8 Sleep Myths — Busted!
    8 Sleep Myths — Busted!March 18th, 2019
  • 15 Daily Habits That Might Be Aging You Prematurely
    15 Daily Habits That Might Be Aging You PrematurelyNovember 6th, 2018
  • Acne Survey at Twins Convention Affirms Genetic Link
    Acne Survey at Twins Convention Affirms Genetic LinkApril 27th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • PC4 PDT For PsoriasisNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007–2011
  • Characterization Of Cell Killing After Photodynamic Therapy With PC4National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007

Committees

  • Member, FDA Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee 2016 - 2024

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Filipino

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Elma Baron, Dr. Elma Baron, MD, Dr. E Baron, Dr. Elma D Baron