FRANKLIN DERMATOLOGY IS NOW PART OF Grekin Skin Institute Patients are the winners in merger between Grekin Skin Institute and Franklin Dermatology. Skin is the largest organ of the human body, so taking good care of it is essential. Luckily for metro-area residents, two top-notch dermatology practices have joined operations, offering patients more services and resources. The New Year has ushered in a new era in dermatology, Dr. Grekin as Grekin Skin Institute and Franklin Dermatology and Surgery Center have merged, giving patients a wide range of services and the latest technology. The newly combined practice offers a comprehensive range of skin care, including full-service cosmetics, medical dermatology, acne treatment and surgical dermatology, including MOHS surgery. The practice has locations in Warren, Southfield, Lathrup Village and Wyandotte. In March, a new location in Shelby Township will open. The merger combines the vast knowledge and expertise of two renowned dermatologists: Dr. Steven Grekin and Dr. Steven Shumer. Dr. Grekin has been practicing dermatology for 20 years, and is the sixth out of seven dermatologists in his family. Dr. Grekin is also a consultant to large pharmaceutical companies and news organizations around the world. In 2012, Dr. Grekin spearheaded the launch of his Bedside Dermatology division, which brings compassionate dermatological care to patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Dr. Shumer has been practicing dermatology for 30 years, serving as Chairman of the Dermatology Department at William Beaumont Hospital from 1995 until 2011. He has been voted “Top Doc” in dermatology numerous times in Hour Detroit magazine. Dr. Shumer is active in the Michigan Dermatological Society, and has served as chairman of the ethics committee. Rounding out the physician experts at the Southfield practice is Dr. Michelle Bruner, who has a special interest in women’s dermatological health. Dr. Bruner has lectured on dermatology topics nationally, and is published in multiple medical journals. She and Dr. Grekin are accepting new patients. The practice also offers the services of an experienced physician assistant, Dr. Bruner Adam Gomoll, and a nurse practitioner, Tracy St. Germain. The newly combined practice will offer patients many advantages, the doctors agreed. “In today’s medical climate, bigger is better,” said Dr. Grekin. “When Dr. Shumer and I merge our practices, we will harness more knowledge and offer superior cutting-edge technology to our patients. We will have nearly 20 providers, so it really Dr. Shumer takes our service to the next level.” “This merger will give patients much more readily available care by qualified physicians who are compassionate and caring, and who have different interests in dermatology,” said Dr. Shumer. “There is a lot of synergy between our practices, and we will service all skin needs of our patients on a very timely basis.” “We will have specialists in cosmetics, acne, skin cancer, psoriasis, and women’s skin issues,” said Dr. Grekin. “Whatever the skin-care need is, it will all be treated onsite. The caring, compassion and concern that both Dr. Shumer and I feel for our patients makes this the perfect merger. We are patient-centric and we offer cutting-edge therapy.” NEW PATIENTS WELCOME, CALL 248-353-0818 26400 W. 12 Mile, Suite 150 • Southfield, MI 48034 (at Northwestern Hwy.) www.FranklinDermatologyCenter.comwww.GrekinSkinInstitute.com