Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care | Board Certified ...
Dermatology • Columbia, MD
About
Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care, Inc. is a privately held medical practice in Howard County, MD, led by board-certified dermatologists (Dr. Paul Rusonis and associates). They offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, including lipo-contouring, chemical peels, laser treatments, and hydrafacials. The practice serves Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Elkridge, and Baltimore, with two offices in Marriottsville and Ellicott City. Key details: small team (2 employees), revenue under $1M, roughly 3,410 monthly visits, and a modest employer rating (1.9/5 from 10 reviews). Contact: 410-203-0607. Addresses: 1206 Crystal Ridge Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104 and 6021 University Blvd Ste 390, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
8890 McGaw Road, Suite 150, Columbia, MD 21045
Phone
410-203-0607
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Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
Website
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Credit/debit cards, Cash, Checks, Insurance billed (if applicable)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered?
Dermatology and advanced skin care including treatment for warts, acne, rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, pigmentation concerns, and skin cancer; cosmetic and laser treatments; microneedling; chemical peels; HydraFacials; lipo-contouring.
Where are the offices located?
8890 McGaw Road Suite 150, Columbia, MD 21045
Hours Of Operation?
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed |
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,282 Google reviews)
Patients praise
- Caring and professional staff
- Efficient and punctual office management
- Thorough and compassionate providers
- Clean and attractive facility
- Effective treatment for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and skin cancer
Common complaints
- Some mentions of waiting times generally exist in medical office environments, though specific complaints for this practice were not prominently featured in reviewed content.
"Dr Girardi is punctual, thorough, efficient and caring. So many doctors offices should see how this office runs!"
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"The staff is very friendly, knowledgable and caring. The facility is very bright, clean and attractive. ... The doctors are very detailed, answer my questions, caring; and in the case of the treatment for melanoma, have probably saved my life."
— Patient review on LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Laura Winn, PA-C - Physician Assistant in Irmo, SC | Healthgrades — Mar 18, 2026
- Victoria A Perez, MD, Dermatology, White Plains, NY | ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One — Jul 10, 2026
- Columbia Laser and Aesthetics Center, 1410 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC - Groupon — Oct 24, 2025
- PRP Columbia SC | Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy | Balance | Balance Mind & Body — Nov 29, 2025
- New Dermatology Practice Opening on Broad Street - Holy City Sinner — Jul 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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