George J. Hruza
George J. Hruza | |
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| Born | Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York University Washington University in St. Louis |
| Occupation(s) | Dermatologist, Medical Author, Clinical Professor |
| Years active | Over 40 years |
| Employer | St. Louis University School of Medicine |
George J. Hruza is an American dermatologist and medical author affiliated with Saint Louis University School of Medicine as a clinical professor[1] with over 40 years in the medical field including serving on dermatology boards across the United States.[2] He recently received the American Academy of Dermatology Association Advocate of the Year award for 2022.[3]
Hruza was born in Prague before moving with his family to New York City and attended New York University, earning a bachelor's degree (1978) and medical degree (1982) before undertaking his dermatology residency there.[4] After his residency he completed a laser surgery fellowships at Harvard and the University of Wisconsin-Madison[5] and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.[6][7]
Hruza was the president of the American Academy of Dermatology.[8][9] He has written and published over 150 articles and 4 dermatology textbooks[6] and previously led the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.[6]
George J. Hruza is a Republican politician from Missouri who ran for the Missouri Senate District 24 in 2022. He is also a declared candidate for Missouri House District 89 in 2024. [10]
A list of academic publications can be found here.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "George J Hruza, MD, Medical Director". Laser Surgery USA | St. Louis Dermatologist.
- ^ "Dr. George Hruza, MD - Dermatologist in Chesterfield, MO | Healthgrades". www.healthgrades.com.
- ^ "Newsmakers: May 2022". May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Dr. George J. Hruza MD". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "George J. Hruza". ResearchGate.
- ^ a b c "George J. Hruza". Health Affairs Authors.
- ^ "Spotlight on George Hruza MD". www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ "George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD, to Assume Presidency of American Academy of Dermatology". www.newswise.com.
- ^ Hafner, Katie (October 26, 2018). "Why Private Equity Is Furious Over a Paper in a Dermatology Journal". The New York Times.
- ^ "Press Release: Surgeon George Hruza declares candidacy for Missouri House". 10 April 2023.
- ^ "NEJM Journal Watch: Summaries of and commentary on original medical and scientific articles from key medical journals". www.jwatch.org.
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