About Patrick S. Mcelgunn, MD
Dr. Patrick McElgunn, MD, FRCPC, MBA is a board-certified dermatologist in the U.S. and in Canada. He joined Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in 2006 and became a partner in 2007. Previously Dr. McElgunn had a private practice in the Toronto area for many years. Subsequently he accepted a position at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions where he was the Founding Director of the Johns Hopkins Dermatology and Cosmetic Center. This collaborative effort with dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, ophthalmology and interventional radiology was one of the most successful launches at Johns Hopkins. Dr. McElgunn was an integral member of the dermatology department where he taught dermatology residents surgical skills and cosmetic procedures. He was voted Teacher of the Year in 2004. Other past professional positions include President of the Maryland Dermatological Society, Founding President of the Ontario Dermatology Association, President of the Canadian Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Vice President of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Dr. McElgunn’s area of expertise and special interest is cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. Treating patients with lasers since the early 1980’s, he has extensive experience in laser surgery. He has taught laser surgery and has been an examiner of prospective laser surgeons for the American Board of Laser Surgery. With equally extensive experience in cosmetic fillers, Dr. McElgunn is recognized as a premier injector of Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma, and other fillers. He instructs other dermatologists and plastic surgeons in filler injection techniques.
