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Robert Scott Kirsner

Robert Scott Kirsner, MD, PhD

Dermatology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

About Robert Scott Kirsner

Roles

Chairman and Harvey Blank Professor
Dr. Phillip Frost Dept. of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
Director, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Wound Center
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

Wound healing, leg ulcers, skin cancer, medical dermatology, cutaneous surgery.

Biography

Dr. Kirsner is a Tenured Professor, Chairman and holds the endowed Harvey Blank Chair in Dermatology in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He currently serves as director of the University of Miami Hospital Wound Center and Chief of Dermatology at the University of Miami Hospital. Dr. Kirsner received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University (1984) and received his medical degree from the University of Miami (1988) and after his clinical training he completed his doctorate in Epidemiology from the University of Miami (2004). Dr. Kirsner completed a fellowship in wound healing (1992) and his residency (1995) in dermatology at the University of Miami.
With research interests in Wound Healing and Skin Cancer Epidemiology, Dr. Kirsner serves on the editorial boards for a number of journals in Dermatology and Wound Healing and is Academic Editor of the journal, Wound Repair and Regeneration. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Dermatology and the Wound Healing Society, is past president of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care and the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. In addition to career development awards and industry sponsored funding, he is a recipient of NIH, ACS, CDC funding for his research. Independent of books, book chapters and abstracts, he has published over 500 articles.

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Locations

    • 7000 Southwest 62nd Avenue, Floor 7, South Miami, FL 33143
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    • 1489 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33486
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Expertise

Education

  • Doctoral Program: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2004
  • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dermatology, 1995
  • Fellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dermatology, 1992
  • Internship: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1990
  • Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1988

Insurance

Health plans that are currently contracted with UHealth are listed below. However, please check with your insurance provider to verify that UHealth is part of your provider network.
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  • Aetna - WC
  • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
  • Aetna Behavioral Health
  • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
  • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
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  • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
  • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
  • Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
  • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
  • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
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  • Argus Vision
  • AvMed Choice
  • AvMed-HMO/POS
  • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
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  • AXIS
  • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
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  • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
  • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
  • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

535 ratings, 88 reviews

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Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Provider treated you with courtesy and respect
Provider listened carefully to you
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Excellent care as always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Excellent experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Excellent and professional care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Again Dr Kirsner listens to his patients concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Very capable and very nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Highly recommend this practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    It was a great experience and would definitely recommend it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Just great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Excellent service, keep up the great work. When people are ill a helpful and cordial person is a great deal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr Kirsner is professional and knowledgeable He is caring and provides excellent medical advise and possesses excellent diagnostic skills

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Dr Kirsner is a very good doctor. He listens well and explains the treatment so it is clear and I can understand expectations. I always have a list of questions and he answers them clearly and helps me have a clear picture of my condition and expectations for my future treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr. Kirsner is the best in his field!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Dr Kirsner is great. He’s always very thorough and very professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    He is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Excellent Patient Experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    We especially like this doctor Dr. Kirsner and don’t mind driving the distance from Boca Raton

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    He is very knowledgeable and very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    My best Grateful to Dr Robert, I'm really appreciate hos expertise to make sure i won't have any further complications with my light skin Cancer, I hope he'll be taking care of me for many years to come, thank you 😊

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr Kirsner is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    We are very happy with UHealth!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Bueno

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Very nice and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Couldn’t ask for a better experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Doctor Kirsner has always shown us such care and he’s very attentive to our needs no matter how small. We are very happy to have him as our doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    The south Miami UHealth’s office staff are excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    A+++ on all

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    I love my Dr. Kirsner. I’ve known him for many years. He has been a great help to my health and life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    I have been Dr Robert Scott Kirsnerpatient for over 15 years. His knowledge and expertise are unmatched. Highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Went very well very happy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    He knows exactly how to treat me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Couldn’t have been better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Nurse Lisa is caring.Dr. Kirsner is always wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    They look very concerned and they’re really trying to get to the bottom of my problems with my face

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Without a doubt, I am very grateful to be here in Miami with UHealth and the physicians and staff that I have been helped by.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Excepcional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Need more doctors like Dr Kirsner ❤️

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    I have been a patient for 18 to 19 years. Always had a great experience with Dr. K.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Dr.Kirsner is the greatest; as is Lisette (nurse)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Dr. Kirsner is a master wound specialist who truly cares about his patients and the quality of his work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Kirsner has listened carefully and made recommendations for treatment and testing. He has a great sense of humor and is adept at translating medical-speak into everyday English.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    This practice is very well run and the doctor is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    Dr kirsner always listens to my concerns with a positive attitude

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2025

    Dr. Kirsner is very good. He's a pro and a courteous & professional. I believe he is very concerned about my wound care open scalp and interested in resolving my issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    Dr Kirsner is an outstanding dermatologist and his staff are all so nice and very professional. I would highly recommend Dr Kirsner to all my family and friends!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    I have received outstanding care for 60 years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    The doctor is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2025

    Excelecte

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    Dr. Kirsner treated me with kindness and excellent care. He explained everything very clearly and why certain treatment/medication would be to my advantage. He was patient and did not rush through my appointment. I felt completely confident in his care and ability to assess my issues and treat me successfully

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    Very happy with his attempt to find out my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    Dr Kirsner is very professional and proficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    Dr Kirsner was excellent. He listened and was very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2024

    First class physician, Dr. Kirsner is an expert in his field.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2024

    No complaints

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2024

    Exceptional service I left impressed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2024

    Dr. Kirsner is always very professional and kind, listens to my concerns and answers all my questions always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2024

    Dr Robert Kirsner was fabulous!! Kind caring and knew just what to do to help me. So impressive !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2024

    Dr. Kirsner is the ultimate professional and the most gifted wound care dermatologist I have ever met in my life!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2024

    I.love my friend Dr Robert best dermatologist ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2024

    Dr Kirsner is outstandingl

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2024

    No complaints.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2024

    Dr. KIRSNER had the right diagnosis and the right medication for my treatment. Other drs had it close, but he had it just right. He is very compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2024

    Dr Kirsner is a very wise man and so knowledgeableAlways kind and offering the best options, thanks so much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2024

    Excellent Doctor and diagnosed my issue immediately

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2024

    I recommended a friend to see Dr. Kirsner as my experience has been exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2024

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2024

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2024

    Dr Kirsner - the best!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2024

    I am very pleased with the care provided and if I would recommend others to this provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2024

    Dr. Kirsner is a great doctor and I am lucky to have hiim take care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2024

    Dr Kirsner listens and answers my questions about my particular cancer. I did not feel rushed through my appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2024

    Dr Kirsner is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2024

    Good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2024

    Dr. Kirsner is excellent and smart and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2024

    Very knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2024

    Always pleased in care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2024

    He listened to me and answered all my concerns..