Richard J. Ashack, M.D.
Board Certified, Dermatology

Dear Patient,
The field of dermatology is constantly changing. Many of the new treatments
now available can alleviate skin conditions that cause discomfort, are unhealthy
or unattractive.

I want to help you get the best of what today’s medicine has to offer. To do so,
I’m constantly monitoring the latest developments in my field and bringing them
to my patients. Laser and skin cancer surgery, pediatric dermatology and cosmetic dermatology are all areas I specialize. As my patient, you’ll be treated with
compassion, understanding and skill. During your appointment I’ll explain your
condition and welcome your questions.

I enjoy teaching, therefore I occasionally have residents in my office training under
my supervision. Throughout the year I do several lectures to other physician groups
about what’s new in dermatology and therapies.

Before Grand Rapids became my home, I was born in Chicago and raised in Lansing,
Michigan where I graduated with the first class from Lansing Catholic Central High
School. After graduating from Central Michigan University, I spent over 7 years in
research for Dow Pharmaceuticals both in Midland, Michigan and Indiana; I also
attended Butler University where I earned my Master's degree in Pharmacology.
I completed my medical school education and residency in dermatology at Indiana
University Medical Center.

My wife, Patti, and I are tremendously proud of our two sons and deeply involved
in their many activities. We are prep super fans in football, wrestling, cross-country
and track. My personal interests include golf, gardening, boating Big Ten Basketball
and NFL football.


Education:
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Pharmacology, Butler University
M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency, Dermatology: Indiana University Medical Center

Specialized Training:
Laser Surgery
Dermatopharmacology
Skin Cancer Surgery
Spider Vein Therapy
Cosmetic Surgery

Memberships:
Kent County Medical Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Michigan Dermatological Society
National Psoriasis Foundation
American Medical Association
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Dermatology Foundation Leaders Society

Professional Achievements & Awards:
Clinical Associate Professor: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor P. A. Program: Grand Valley State University
National Registry of Who's Who

Publications:
Ashack, R. J., Psoriasis and Electrology, An Overview, Perspectives for the
Medically Oriented Electrologist, Fall 1994

Ashack, R.J., Summer Skin Care for Children, Our Children Magazine, June 1994

Ashack, R. J., Tej ada, E., Parker, C., Hanke, C. W., A Localized A tropic Plaque
on the Back, Arch. Dermatol., 1992

Ashack, R.J., Frost, M.D., Norins, Art, Papular Pruritic Eruption of dermodex
Folliculitis in Patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. J. Am. Acad.
Dermatol., 1989:21:306

Ashack, R.J., Farber, M.O., Weinberger, M.H., Robertson, G.L., Fineberg, N.S.,
Manfredi, F., Renal and Hormonal Responses to Acute Hypoxia in Normal
Individuals. J.Lab. Clin. Med., 1985: 106:12.

Ashack, R.J. Effects of Verapaniil on Histamine and Acetylcholine-Induced
Bronchospasms in Anesthetized Rhesus Monkeys. M.S. Thesis, 1982.

Ashack, R.J., McCarthy, L.P., Malek, R. S., Goodman, F.R., Peet, N.P.,
Evaluation of Rotenone and Related Compounds as Antagonist of
SRS-A. J.Med. Chem., 19080:23, 1022.

O'Neil, R.M., Ashack, R.J., Goodman, F.R. A Comparative Study of respiratory
Responses to Bronchoactive Agents in Rhesus and Cynomologous Monkeys.
M. Of Pharinacol. Methods, 1981:5, 267.

Presentations:
O'Neil, R.M., Ashack, R.J., Goodman, F.R. A Comparative Study of respiratory
Responses to Bronchoactive Agents in Rhesus and Cynomologous Monkeys.
Presented at the Fall (I 980) meeting for the American Society of Pharmacology
and Experimental Therapeutics, Rochester, MN. The Pharmacologist 22, #3
(1980) (Abstract 236).
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