Jeffrey S Orringer, MD
Professor of Dermatology
Section Head, Dermatology
Medical Director
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Available to mentor
Jeffrey S Orringer, MD
Clinical Professor
  • About
  • Qualifications
  • Research Overview
  • Recent Publications
    • About

    Dr. Jeffrey S, Orringer, a graduate of Harvard Medical School, has served as the Director of the Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center at the University of Michigan for more than two decades. In his role as the Chief of the Division of Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr. Orringer provides a wide array of non-invasive aesthetic procedures to address patients' cosmetic goals. An international expert in cutaneous laser therapy, Dr. Orringer has lectured widely at top dermatology meetings across the country and internationally. It is his goal to provide personalized, efficient, and effective care for his many long-term patients and to continue to establish meaningful relationships with patients who are new to his practice. Dr. Orringer is the President-Elect of the Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He was elected to the prestigious American Dermatological Association in 2012.

    Qualifications
    • Cosmetic Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship
      University of Michigan Medical School, Dermatology, 2002
    • Residency
      University of Michigan Health System, Dermatology, 2000
    • Postdoctoral Research Fellow
      University of Michigan Health System, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Department of Dermatology
    Research Overview

    Dr. Orringer has a longstanding interest in the molecular mechanisms of action of various aesthetic procedures. It is his belief that understanding HOW these treatments change the skin will allow clinicians to ultimately select the most effective treatments and optimize results. He has published extensively in these areas and has been the recipient of several grants to support this work. His research has been frequently cited in both the medical literature and by the lay press including outlets such as TIME magazine and CNN.

    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Implications for cumulative and prolonged clinical improvement induced by cross-linked hyaluronic acid: An in vivo biochemical/microscopic study in humans.
      Wang F, Do TT, Smith N, Orringer JS, Kang S, Voorhees JJ, Fisher GJ. Exp Dermatol, 2024 Jan; 33 (1): e14998 DOI:10.1111/exd.14998
      PMID: 38284186
    • Journal Article
      Cutaneous Hypervascularization Treatment Using Photo-Mediated Ultrasound Therapy.
      Wang M, Singh R, Zhang W, Orringer JS, Paulus YM, Yang X, Wang X. JID Innov, 2023 Nov; 3 (6): 100237 DOI:10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100237
      PMID: 38024557
    • Journal Article
      Atrophic acne scars, including scars less than 1.5 mm, may undergo spontaneous regression: A cohort study
      Balagula Y, Ortega AA, Fazal MS, Orringer JS, Chien AL, Kang S. JAAD International, 2023 Sep 1; 12: 160 - 161.
    • Journal Article
      Needs and Gaps in Resident Trainee Education, Clinical Patient Care, and Clinical Research in Cosmetic Dermatology: Position Statement of the Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology.
      Minkis K, Bolotin D, Council ML, Bar A, Farah RS, Kibbi N, Miest RYN, Orringer JS, Ortiz A, Suozzi KC, Vashi NA, Yoo SS, Albrecht J, Blalock TW, Bruce AJ, Deng M, Desai S, Eshaq M, Fiessinger LA, Ghareeb E, Greywal T, Hebert AA, Hooper D, Hordinsky M, Hu JC, Jibbe A, Joo J, Kelly KM, Kenkare S, Khetarpal S, Kole LCS, Kourosh AS, Kuhn H, Lee KC, Lucas R, Luke J, Mafee M, Mayo TT, Nawas ZY, Olasz Harken EB, Pearlstein MV, Petronic-Rosic V, Robinson CA, Rogge MN, Saikaly SK, Schenck OL, Schlick CA, Shahabi L, Shipp DM, Shive M, Silapunt S, Stratman EJ, Sulewski R, Suggs AK, Tolaymat L, Ward KHM, Weinstein Velez M, Zeichner J, Kang BY, Ibrahim SA, Christensen RE, Anvery N, Dirr MA, Lawrence N, Alam M. Arch Dermatol Res, 2023 Aug; 315 (6): 1755 - 1762. DOI:10.1007/s00403-022-02471-8
      PMID: 36463367
    • Journal Article
      The Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology: improving cosmetic dermatology education through collaboration, research, and advocacy.
      Minkis K, Bolotin D, Council ML, Bar A, Farah RS, Kibbi N, Miest RYN, Orringer JS, Ortiz A, Suozzi KC, Vashi NA, Yoo SS, Albrecht J, Blalock TW, Bruce AJ, Deng M, Desai S, Eshaq M, Fiessinger LA, Ghareeb E, Greywal T, Hebert AA, Hooper D, Hordinsky M, Hu JC, Jibbe A, Joo J, Kelly KM, Kenkare S, Khetarpal S, Kole LCS, Kourosh AS, Kuhn H, Lee KC, Lucas R, Luke J, Mafee M, Mayo TT, Nawas ZY, Olasz Harken EB, Pearlstein MV, Petronic-Rosic V, Robinson CA, Rogge MN, Sachs DL, Saikaly SK, Schenck OL, Schlick CA, Shahabi L, Shipp DM, Shive M, Silapunt S, Suggs AK, Tolaymat L, Ward KHM, Weinstein Velez M, Zeichner J, Kang BY, Ibrahim SA, Christensen RE, Anvery N, Dirr MA, Lawrence N, Alam M. Arch Dermatol Res, 2023 Jul; 315 (5): 1449 - 1452. DOI:10.1007/s00403-022-02489-y
      PMID: 36456760
    • Presentation
      “Cosmetic Potpourri II”
      2023 May 2;
    • Presentation
      “Cosmetic Journal Club”
      2023 Feb 7;
    • Chapter
      Treatment of Xanthomas.
      Lee A, Orringer JS. 2023 Fitzpatrick's Therapeutics: A Clinician's Guide to Dermatologic Treatments,