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Lauren (Eckert) Ploch, MD, Dermatology, Augusta, GA

Lauren Eckert (Eckert) Ploch MD MEd, FAAD

Dermatology•Augusta, GA

Acne & Rosacea, Cosmetic Dermatology

Board-certified Dermatologist at Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center

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  • 2283 Wrightsboro RdAugusta, GA 30904

  • Phone+1 706-733-3373

  • Fax+1 706-733-3370

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Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Dermatology, 2010 - 2013
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityMaster of Education, Healthcare Leadership, 2002 - 2003
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityBS, Human and Organizational Development, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2010 - 2020
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Nemolizumab for Recalcitrant Pruritus: Targeting the ‘Itch Cytokine’
    Nemolizumab for Recalcitrant Pruritus: Targeting the ‘Itch Cytokine’July 25th, 2025
  • New Drug Could Be Treatment Option for People with Eczema
    New Drug Could Be Treatment Option for People with EczemaMarch 20th, 2023
  • Dealing with Maskne? Dermatologists Give Their Best Advice for Squashing Those Mask-Related Breakouts
    Dealing with Maskne? Dermatologists Give Their Best Advice for Squashing Those Mask-Related BreakoutsJuly 18th, 2020

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