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Our DOCS Dermatology Group
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bring studies to life.

About Us
For decades, we’ve worked diligently to build our reputation in the dermatology community as a research network that gives meticulous attention to detail, dedicated patient care, and excellent data capture. As the largest multisite research organization and private dermatology practice in the United States, we offer the following benefits:

• Simplified logistics via a dedicated, centralized team overseeing all trial locations
• Dedicated research personnel at each location
• Unmatched access to a pool of potential trial participants
• Accessible board-certified dermatologist principal investigators and sub investigators
Exemplary site with a PI and skilled study staff that’s consistently responsive to CRO/Sponsor request. A pleasure to work with!

Meet our investigators

Shannon C. Trotter, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. Trotter hails from Xenia, a small town in Ohio, and fun fact—bicycle capital of the Midwest. After completing her bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Dayton, she graduated medical school from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Trotter completed a dermatology re...
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Justin G. Hastings, MD
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. Hastings, board-certified dermatologist and Ohio native, earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baldwin Wallace University and completed his medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Mercy Health–St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, followed...
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Matthew Zirwas, MD
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. Zirwas is passionate about finding the best evidence-based treatment possible for patients. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed medical articles and is one of the authors of the 7th Edition of *Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis*. He received his undergraduate and medical school degrees from University of...
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Wendy McFalda, DO
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. McFalda is a board-certified dermatologist with over 18 years of research experience as a Principal Investigator. She has worked hard to build her practice into a state-of-the-art dermatologic center with a highly-trained staff. Under her guidance, Michigan Center for Research has been awarded many tria...
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Mary G. Veremis-Ley, DO
Principal Investigator
Team Member Bio
Born and raised in Michigan, Dr. Veremis-Ley completed medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. She has won multiple awards throughout her academic, service, leadership,...
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G. Scott Drew, DO, FAAD
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. Scott Drew is a board-certified dermatologist who has practiced in Marion, OH since 1992\. He earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, followed by a rotating internship at Normandy Hospitals in St. Louis, MO, a family practice residency in Stratford, NJ, and a dermatology...
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Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. Chovatiya is an Associate Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School and Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Dermatology \+ Immunology Research in Chicago. His clinical and research focus includes the intersection of cutaneous immunology and infla...
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Rocco T. Serrao, MD
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. Serrao is a board-certified dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology, in addition to the Ohio Dermatology Association. He received his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, completing his internship at Kettering Medical Center and his residency at Wri...
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Ted Lain, MD, MBA
Principal investigator
Team Member Bio
Dr. Lain is a board-certified dermatologist and Chief Research Officer at DOCS Dermatology Group. He’s led major medical, device, and aesthetic trials at AICR for over a decade. A recognized leader in innovation, Dr. Lain co-founded and co-directs the Science of Skin Summit, an annual conference dedicated t...
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Case Studies

Acne scarring

Total participants: 3
Enrollment period: 2 months

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Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Total participants: 7
Enrollment period: Approx. 2 months

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Molluscum Contagiosum

Total participants: 31
Enrollment period: 7 months

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