RussellScottAkinMD

Dermatology • Midland, TX

Dermatologic Surgery

Midland Dermatology

Join to view full profile

Dr. Akin is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Akin's full profile

Already have an account?

Office
5117 Sunmore Cir
Midland, TX 79707
Phone+1 432-689-2515

Fax+1 432-689-2108
Is this information wrong?

Education & Training

Geisinger Health SystemFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2009 - 2010
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at LubbockResidency, Dermatology, 2006 - 2009
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at LubbockInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

OK State Medical License 1997 - 2025
TX State Medical License 1997 - 2024
PA State Medical License 2009 - 2010
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FASDS) American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

How to Bolster Antihelical, Triangular Fossa and Scaphoid Fossa Defects.
Heather Layher, Leah Gackstetter, Jeannie Nguyen, Russell Akin> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2022 May 1
5 citations
Management of full-thickness skin grafts.
Mitchell Davis, Daniel Baird, Dane Hill, Heather Layher, Russell Akin> ;Proceedings. 2021 Jul 29
Is your patient a candidate for Mohs micrographic surgery
Andres Garcia, Dane Hill, Daniel Baird, Ashley Sturgeon, Russell Akin> ;The Journal of Family Practice. 2021 Jul 1
2 citations
A case of resistant pityriasis ribra pilaris responsive to combination acitrentin and ustekinumab.
Elizabeth Cook, Kendra Walker Tran, Sivaramya Kollipara, Michelle Tarbox, Russell Akin> ;Dermatology Online Journal. 2020 Mar 15
7 citations
Contrast-induced generalized bullous fixed drug eruption resembling Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Meredith Gavin, Leigha Sharp, Kendra Walker, Emily Behrens, Russell Akin, Cloyce L. Stetson> ;Proceedings. 2019 Aug 7
Ulcerative Pearly Plaque of the Ear in an Elderly Man Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Emily Behrens, Russell Akin, Michelle Tarbox> ;Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2017 Nov 8
7 citations
Safety of Prefilled Buffered Lidocaine Syringes With and Without Epinephrine.
David Allen Pate, Ikue Shimizu, Russell Akin, Katherine Snodgrass, Alanna Emrick> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2016 Mar 1
3 citations
Alopecia areata treated with efalizumab: a case with significant hair re-growth after long-term therapy.
Jeffrey R Smith, Russell S Akin, Michael J. Wells> ;Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2009 Aug 1
Hair depigmentation during chemotherapy with dasatinib, a dual Bcr-Abl/Src family tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
Sun, A., Akin, R. S., Cobos, E., Smith, J.> ;J Drugs Dermatol. 2009 Apr 01
Join now to see all

Press Mentions

Why You Shouldn’t Delay Skin Cancer ScreeningJune 21st, 2021
Your Hairdresser Could Save Your LifeAugust 1st, 2017

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - ASDS
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

University Medical CenterLubbock, Texas
ContinueCARE Hospital at Midland MemorialMidland, Texas