{"id":591975,"date":"2022-03-21T08:02:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T08:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=591975"},"modified":"2022-03-21T08:02:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T08:02:02","slug":"dr-gail-westhoven-celebrates-20-years-of-ownership-at-associated-dermatologists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/dr-gail-westhoven-celebrates-20-years-of-ownership-at-associated-dermatologists_591975.html","title":{"rendered":"Dr Gail Westhoven Celebrates 20 years of ownership at Associated Dermatologists"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dr. Gail Westhoven Celebrates Two Decades of Ownership of Associated Dermatologists<\/div>\n

TRUSSVILLE, Al. – March 21, 2022 –<\/strong> Dr. Gail Westhoven acquired ownership of Associated Dermatologists twenty years ago, she brought with her her unmatched knowledge and a desire to help individuals with their ardent skin conditions. Under Dr. Westhoven’s leadership, Associated Dermatologists<\/a> has gained a stellar reputation for using photodynamic therapy and other innovative dermatological treatment methods to drive successful outcomes for those suffering from eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, melanoma, and other forms of skin cancer.<\/p>\n

In addition to providing medical treatment options for men, women, and children with skin conditions that require clinical intervention, Associated Dermatologists has become the choice of many for chemical peels, wrinkle treatments, BOTOX® treatments, and other cosmetic procedures in Trussville and surrounding areas. To provide patients with maximum convenience, Associated Dermatologists offers a convenient online portal so new patient information can be acquired and updated.<\/p>\n

Dr. Westhoven’s Impeccable Credentials Give Patients Supreme Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Born and raised in Birmingham, Dr. Westhoven graduated from Vestavia Hills High School before attending Auburn University. Dr. Westhoven earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a summa cum laude distinction through her studies at Auburn, subsequently earning her MD with honors from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.<\/p>\n

After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Dr. Westhoven completed her internship in internal medicine at Richmond Memorial Hospital and her dermatology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She returned to her hometown of Birmingham in 1999 and joined Associated Dermatologists, completing her board certification that same year.<\/p>\n

Through years of sustained dedication to her patients, Dr. Westhoven has earned the respect of medical colleagues around the state. She served as Vice President and Secretary of the Alabama Dermatological Society (ADS) and then in 2012, she was named President of the ADS.  Dr. Westhoven is always looking for new ways to get involved in the community and she is an active member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n

About Associated Dermatologists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded by dermatologist, Dr. Larry Sampson in 1972, Associated Dermatologists started in the Eastlake area before moving to the hospital now known as St. Vincent’s East and presently Associated Dermatologists is located at 1401 Edwards Lake Rd.<\/p>\n