Carolina Dermatology: Edward A. Kotz III, MD

Carolina Dermatology: Edward A. Kotz III, MD is a dermatologist in Charleston, SC. The practice treats a broad range of medical and cosmetic skin concerns, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hair loss, cysts, skin tags, molluscum, warts, and allergic contact dermatitis, along with skin cancer and precancerous lesions. It serves patients across the Charleston area from two locations. The practice can be reached at 843-766-9868 to schedule an appointment, and a cost-conscious treatment approach is offered, including a potentially costless out-of-pocket option for patients with Medicare as a primary insurance and a secondary supplement.

The practice is led by Dr. Edward Kotz, who grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, graduated from Furman University in 1995, and earned his M.D. from the Medical University of SC in 2001, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Honor Society. He completed a one-year Internal Medicine residency and a three-year Dermatology residency at MUSC, serving as chief resident during the latter, and has been board certified by the American Board of Dermatology since 2005. He is also board certified in micrographic dermatologic surgery (Mohs surgery) and has been in practice for twenty-one years. Amanda, a physician assistant, graduated from the College of Charleston Honors College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and earned her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from MUSC in August 2008, joining the practice that same year. She is a member of the SC Medical Association, the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the SC Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Danielle, a Charleston native and board certified physician assistant, graduated magna cum laude from the University of SC in 2011, earned her master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical College of Georgia, and joined Carolina Dermatology in 2021 after beginning her dermatology career in Houston. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the SC Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Surgical services include excisional surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, and Mohs surgery, and the practice now offers blue light photodynamic therapy with Levulan Kerastick combined with Blu-U for actinic keratoses. Cosmetic offerings include Xeomin, Radiesse, sclerotherapy, pulsed dye laser, chemical peels, and Obagi and Sente products.

The office sits on St Andrews Boulevard, a short walk from Ackerman Park, about a third of a mile from the Saint Andrews Post Office, and roughly seven-tenths of a mile from the WL Stephens Aquatic Center and Carr-Richardson Park.

The practice has been serving the Lowcountry for over two decades, with a team trained at the Medical University of SC and other accredited programs.

Services:

• Cosmetic Services
• Levulan + BLU-U
• Mohs Surgery
• Psoriasis Treatment