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Ocean Drive Dermatology in Vero Beach, FL

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We Treat Your Skin Better

Dermatology with a Plastic Surgeon’s Touch

Ocean Drive Dermatology is a one-of-a-kind medical dermatology office that offers elevated care to our patients. Our experienced and personable staff is dedicated to providing a welcoming and personalized experience, with appointments that are a minimum of 30 minutes—a stark contrast to the national standard of nine minutes. Our commitment to providing exceptional care extends to our wide range of services, which include advanced injection techniques, laser treatments, medical-grade skincare, and plastic surgery for advanced cases, all performed on-site as you need it.

Because Skincare is Healthcare

Skin Health

Ocean Drive Dermatology offers comprehensive care for the largest single organ on your body: your skin. Here, skin health means going deeper than just the surface level of treatments.

Our integrated systems offer you a cohesive patient experience that offers aesthetics, dermatology, and plastic surgery all in one spot, delivering precise treatments to the epidermis, the dermis, and the underlying musculature that makes up your healthy, vibrant skin. No matter what condition your skin is in, the professionals at Ocean Drive Dermatology have the tools, techniques, and experience to care for your skin at the most professional level.

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Three Medical SpecialtiesOne Ultimate Skincare Experience

We aren’t your average dermatology office

Discover comprehensive, personalized skincare with a touch of indulgence. Don’t hassle with multiple doctors' offices, schedules, and record requests when you can be diagnosed, treated, and rejuvenated at one location by the same medical team. We believe in elevating the patient experience.

Skin cancer on the face can lead to permanent scars if not treated correctly. Get your best aesthetic outcome by having skin cancers on your face removed and restored by Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Alan Durkin and his team of experts. We guarantee 100% wound closure on all of our skin cancer surgeries, whether they are on the face or body. Your health and your lifestyle are too important to deserve anything less than this standard, but we commonly treat patients from other practices that show up with open wounds or poor dermatological surgeries. We believe in elevating the patient experience. When you come to Ocean Drive®, you’ll enhance your well-being with the comforts of a spa in every dermatology visit.

Our AAAASF-designated dermatology facility offers

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Energized Aesthetics

  • Laser Devices
  • Energy Devices
  • Can Treat All Skin Types
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Wound ClosureSpecialists

  • Mohs
  • Skin Cancer Removal
  • 100% Skin Surgery Wound Closure
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Out-of-TownComfort

  • Private Recovery Suites
  • On-site Nursing Care
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UnrivaledExpertise

  • Double board-certified plastic surgeon
  • Complex skin cancers
  • Skin disorders
  • Dermatology + plastic surgery + aesthetics
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Innovation in Skincare

Our Ocean Drive Dermatology Providers

The best care for your skin starts with a team approach, so we've brought together a diverse group of specialists under one roof. From plastic surgeons and aesthetic specialists to dermatopathologists, we offer a full spectrum of services to meet your skincare needs.

We focus on providing a comfortable, unhurried, and safe environment while utilizing the most advanced technologies and techniques. Our center enables patients to receive skin rejuvenation services and plastic and reconstructive surgery if needed, ensuring the highest level of care for all of your skin concerns.

Our goal is to offer you personalized, world-class care that is both effective and cosmetically sensitive.

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Alan Durkin, M.D. Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Durkin is an experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon currently serving as the co-owner and Medical Director of Ocean Drive Dermatology.

He received his education at various prestigious universities and holds dual board certifications in general surgery, plastic & reconstructive surgery, and a fellowship in Facial Aesthetic Surgery. In addition, he is an active member of several medical societies and presents at national and international meetings on various topics related to plastic surgery. He is also a clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at two universities and regularly publishes in medical journals. In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Durkin is an active consultant for several medical companies and is involved in multiple clinical trials. He is married to Dr. Roxanne Engel-Durkin, who holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is the Chief Operating Officer of Ocean Drive Dermatology.

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Nick Woltjen

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Nick Woltjen PA-C

Nick Woltjen, PA-C, is a nationally certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology.

He has a diverse background, initially studying Mathematics and Computer Science in college before earning two Master's degrees, one in Information Systems Management and another in Physician Assistant Studies from Chatham University. After graduation, he was offered a position as a Dermatologic Physician Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he provided comprehensive dermatologic services and collaborated with dermatologists to provide the best possible care for patients. Nick's approach to dermatology emphasizes the importance of building relationships with patients and developing a comprehensive treatment plan with them. He has expertise in managing complex skin disorders, skin cancer evaluations, and surgical and medical treatments of skin cancers. He has now relocated to Vero Beach to join the Ocean Drive Dermatology team and is an active member of various professional organizations.

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Cynthia Wallace

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Cynthia Wallace PA

Cynthia Wallace is a board-certified physician associate with 14 years of experience in the specialty of Dermatologic Surgery.

Born and raised in the Miami area, Cynthia always had an interest in medicine and a keen desire to practice dermatology. She grew up in North Miami, graduating from high school with academic distinction. She then matriculated into Florida International University on an academic scholarship, earning a degree in Biological Sciences, graduating magna cum laude. After her undergraduate degree, she matriculated into Nova Southeastern University, earning her degree in Physician Associate Studies in two years, again with academic high honors.

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“Our goal at Ocean Drive Dermatology is to provide the best possible outcome in the safest possible fashion while protecting and restoring the health of your skin.”

—Dr. Alan Durkin, MD.

Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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 Our Featured Treatments

Thrive With Ocean Drive

Dermatology Treatments

Laser Treatments

Aesthetic Treatments

Healthy Skin for Life

Our Featured Dermatology Procedures

Keeping your skin healthy is a fundamental part of the aging process.

Dermatology Procedures

If left uncorrected, what at first seem to be minor rough patches or discolorations can morph into serious and even potentially life-threatening conditions. Ocean Drive Dermatology has the ability to analyze your skin, identify areas of concern, and remove potentially cancerous skin with a 100% wound closure guarantee on all skin surgeries. Get dermatology care with plastic-surgery-level attention to detail at Ocean Drive Dermatology.

Melanoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Excisions

Skin Cancer Screening

Skin Cancer Removal

Melanoma Treatment in Vero Beach, FL

Melanoma is a serious and potentially deadly form of skin cancer that is difficult to spot because of its variety. It can be raised or flat, pink, white, brown, or black. If not detected early, it can quickly spread to other organs, making it crucial to catch it before it replicates. Thankfully, Ocean Drive Dermatology’s Vero Beach skin cancer specialists know what to look for to protect your skin from this cancer.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatmentin Vero Beach, FL

We Floridians love spending time in the sun. Unfortunately, the sun doesn’t always love us back. Basal cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancer lesions and are easily treatable with proper early detection and care. A visit to Ocean Drive Dermatology is a great first step to keeping your skin clear of potentially dangerous lesions like basal cell carcinoma.

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatmentin Vero Beach, FL

Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common types of skin cancer and is curable when treated quickly. Our skin cancer specialists at Ocean Drive Dermatology know how to treat this potentially dangerous form of skin cancer quickly and completely while providing you with the tools to protect your skin in the future.

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Mohs Surgery with Layered Wound Closurein Vero Beach, FL

There’s no reason for your Mohs treatment to leave you with open wounds and months of misery. At Ocean Drive Dermatology, our precise, staged excision method allows us to achieve complete skin cancer removal while preserving healthy tissue. Post-surgery, layered surgical closures minimize scar visibility, combining safety and aesthetic consideration for a higher level of care. To put it bluntly: we guarantee complete wound closure for all of our Mohs patients. That’s the Ocean Drive Dermatology difference.

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Skin Cancer Diagnosisin Vero Beach, FL

Timely diagnosis of melanoma, basal, and squamous cell carcinomas is the first step to recovery. Expert evaluation ensures precise detection, enabling effective treatment plans built around both safety and appearance.

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Skin Cancer Removalin Vero Beach, FL

Once confirmed, surgical skin cancer removal is handled with surgical precision, focused on complete tissue preservation, careful excision, and aesthetic-aware healing. Ocean Drive Dermatology guarantees 100% wound closure on ALL skin cancer removal surgeries.

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Smooth Skin Year Round

Laser Treatments in Vero Beach

Keep your skin silky smooth with laser skin resurfacing and personalized laser and energy treatments.

Laser Treatments

Your aesthetic specialist will address your skin concerns, answer any questions, and develop a tailored treatment plan to meet your aesthetic goals. Ocean Drive Dermatology has one of the largest aesthetic laser collections in the nation, offering versatile energy treatment options. Learn more about your laser treatment options by scheduling a consultation today.

Spider Veins

BBL HERO

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser Hair Removal

Ablative Laser Resurfacing

Laser Collagen Induction

Spider Vein Treatmentin Vero Beach, FL

Ocean Drive Dermatology’s ClearV laser spider vein treatments in Vero Beach are a great path to clearer, healthier skin. You can return to your normal activities immediately after the treatment, and you will notice improvements in your spider veins right away. Following your treatment, the visibility of broken veins and skin redness will continue to fade over time.

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Broadband Light Pigmentation Correction with BBL HERO in Vero Beach, FL

BBL HERO uses advanced broadband light to fade stubborn brown and red spots caused by sun damage. Safe for most skin types, it's ideal when standard BBL plateaus, revitalizing tone and texture on the face, hands, and body.

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Laser Skin Resurfacingin Vero Beach, FL

Advanced laser technologies such as fractionated lasers, erbium, HALO, and GlacialRX offer deep resurfacing and collagen stimulation—smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and unveiling fresher, firmer skin.

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Laser Hair Removal in Vero Beach, FL

Advanced laser technologies such as fractionated lasers, erbium, HALO, and GlacialRX offer deep resurfacing and collagen stimulation—smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and unveiling fresher, firmer skin.

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Full-field Laser Resurfacing in Vero Beach, FL

Full-field CO2 and erbium resurfacing remove damaged skin layers entirely, encouraging the skin to renew with smoother texture, improved tone, and a rejuvenated appearance.

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Laser Collagen Induction Therapy in Vero Beach, FL

This treatment stimulates collagen deep within the dermis, softening fine lines and enhancing firmness for a youthful rebound.

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Your Glow, Vero Beach Style

Our Signature Aesthetic Treatments

People often get dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetics mixed up. They think they need to see a dermatologist when an aesthetic nurse practitioner or plastic surgeon would better serve their needs.

Aesthetic Treatments

Thankfully, when they arrive at Ocean Drive Dermatology, we have the resources to care for them, no matter what their skin concerns are. As part of the Ocean Drive family, Ocean Drive Dermatology offers its patients access to the exceptional aesthetic resources of Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery and Ocean Drive Med Spa. This opens up our treatment options far beyond what they would find at a typical dermatologist. Here are some of our most popular aesthetic solutions for skin aging concerns.

Botox

Xeomin

Dysport

Skinvive

Dermal Fillers

Botox in Vero Beach, FL

Botox is a type of neuromodulator used to remove facial wrinkles by temporarily relaxing the muscles. This results in reduced facial lines and wrinkles. Botox injections take about 15 minutes to administer, and the effects can be seen in three to seven days. Beyond reducing wrinkles, Botox can also improve the upper third of the face.

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Xeomin in Vero Beach, FL

Xeomin is a refined neuromodulator that smooths moderate to severe lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes by relaxing wrinkle-causing muscles. Xeomin offers results in 5–6 days that typically last for 4–6 months.

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Dysport in Vero Beach, FL

Dysport works quickly (often showing visible results in just 2–3 days) for smoothing moderate to severe facial wrinkles, especially across broader treatment areas, thanks to its slightly wider diffusion profile compared to some other neuromodulators.

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Skinvive™ by JUVÉDERM  in Vero Beach, FL

Skinvive™ delivers hydration directly into the dermis using hyaluronic acid microdroplets, exactly where skin needs it. This FDA-approved treatment boosts skin smoothness and radiance in the cheeks with results lasting up to six months.

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Dermal Fillers in Vero Beach, FL

Dermal fillers restore volume, smooth fine lines, and reshape facial contours with immediate results. Using substances like hyaluronic acid, they enhance aging skin, fill scars, and sculpt areas like cheeks, lips, and under-eye hollows—lasting from months to over a year depending on the product.

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“For hundreds of years, people have traveled to the coast seeking to restore and rejuvenate themselves in the salt air. Now, thanks to Ocean Drive Dermatology, they can actually succeed in that goal.”

—Dr. Alan Durkin, MD.

Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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The Care You NeedWhen You Need It

Dermatology Insurance Coverage

We want to make sure the patient and their loved ones have a positive, memorable time here, and the best way to do that is to get to know the patient.

Your Options

Whether you want to address one specific issue or set up a comprehensive care plan, all of our visits are at least 30 minutes. We provide comprehensive services with modern dermatology treatments and plastic surgery procedures in an atmosphere designed to make our patients feel at ease.We are happy to work with your health insurance company and accept a wide range of plans. We also provide payment and credit options to help you pay for the care you need.

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Leading Aesthetics

There’s med spas, and then there’s Ocean Drive Med Spa. Led by Dr. Alan Durkin, Ocean Drive Med Spa is well known among industry professionals as a center for innovation.

Pioneering new technologies and treatments, Ocean Drive Med Spa constantly researches new technologies to ensure the best results for its patients. Ocean Drive Med Spa also features one of the largest laser and energy centers in the nation, offering patients treatments with the latest state-of-the-art tools to create incredible aesthetic experiences. Begin yours today with an appointment at Ocean Drive Med Spa.

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"I was so happy with the level of care I received at Ocean Drive Dermatology!”

– Satisfied Ocean Drive Customer

Plastic Surgery, Personified

For decades, patients from around the globe seeking uncompromisingly beautiful plastic surgery results have found their way to Dr. Alan Durkin and Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Durkin’s emphasis on exceptional work, minimal recovery times, and concierge care have made him a household name among athletes, bodybuilders, influencers, and everyday patients who simply want the best results for their bodies. Schedule a consultation with Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery today to learn how you can enter your Ocean Drive era with style.

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Ocean Drive DermatologyPatient Testimonials

"My Entire World Changed!"

“I recently had a Halo laser treatment performed by the incredible team at Ocean Drive Dermatology. The whole team was so pleasant, professional, and treated me very well. I felt completely comfortable and pampered every step of the way. … Thank you all so much!”

— L.W. | Vero Beach, FL. Halo laser patient

“Perfect service, friendly, cordial, helpful, caring, punctual, clean, convenient, lots of smiles, EZ to obtain appointments, talk to a real receptionist that answers the phone.”

— CS. | Vero Beach, FL. dermatology patient

“I was so happy with the level of care I received at Ocean Drive Dermatology! Nick did a beautiful HALO Laser on my face and neck, and my results were just fantastic! He also saw a suspicious mole that I had no idea of. I then booked my annual skin check and felt so comfortable. … I have been back since and had my lips done by Max. …Thank you!!!"

— S. | Vero Beach, FL. Laser, and Lip treatment

“This was my first experience with getting filler, and the whole staff was great! I highly recommend Max. He was amazing from start to finish. He calmed my nerves and made me feel super comfortable. Anyone looking for lip filler, I would highly recommend making an appointment with him.”

— LM. | Vero Beach, FL. lip filler patient

“I've been having issues with Rosacea for three years now. After going to different dermatologists, I thought my rosacea would be too difficult to treat. I then saw Nick, and my entire world changed. I felt listened to, and I would definitely recommend going here if you have issues with Rosacea or other skin conditions!”

— Miles L. | Vero Beach, FL. Rosacea patient

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