George J. Hruza

George J. Hruza
Born
Prague, Czechoslovakia
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNew York University
Washington University in St. Louis
Occupation(s)Dermatologist, Medical Author, Clinical Professor
Years activeOver 40 years
EmployerSt. 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

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  1. ^ "George J Hruza, MD, Medical Director". Laser Surgery USA | St. Louis Dermatologist.
  2. ^ "Dr. George Hruza, MD - Dermatologist in Chesterfield, MO | Healthgrades". www.healthgrades.com.
  3. ^ "Newsmakers: May 2022". May 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Dr. George J. Hruza MD". U.S. News & World Report.
  5. ^ "George J. Hruza". ResearchGate.
  6. ^ a b c "George J. Hruza". Health Affairs Authors. doi:10.1377/hauthor20191008.771142 (inactive 1 November 2024).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)
  7. ^ "Spotlight on George Hruza MD". www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  8. ^ "George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD, to Assume Presidency of American Academy of Dermatology". www.newswise.com.
  9. ^ Hafner, Katie (October 26, 2018). "Why Private Equity Is Furious Over a Paper in a Dermatology Journal". The New York Times.
  10. ^ "Press Release: Surgeon George Hruza declares candidacy for Missouri House". 10 April 2023.
  11. ^ "NEJM Journal Watch: Summaries of and commentary on original medical and scientific articles from key medical journals". www.jwatch.org.