Michael Wartels, MD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
- Medical Dermatology
- Surgical Dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Skin Cancer Services
About Dr. Wartels
Michael Wartels, MD, FAAD, is board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology and has been practicing for over 30 years. He joined Water’s Edge Dermatology with a wealth of experience in general and surgical dermatology.
He graduated with honors from both the New York University School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his dermatology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine under the tutelage of Dr. Michael Fisher and interned at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.
After completion of his residency program, Dr. Wartels began his career in New York City and then relocated to Ocala, Fla., where he has been in private practice for more than 20 years.
Dr. Wartels has a longstanding commitment of active involvement with Camp Knutson, a transformative program for individuals with disabilities related to severe dermatologic afflictions.
A New York native who is happily married and a proud father of two, he enjoys an active lifestyle, which includes tennis and running.
Education & Training
- Residency (Dermatology) Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, NY
- Internship (Internal Medicine) Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY
- Doctor of Medicine New York University School of Medicine in New York City, NY
- Bachelor of Arts University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA
Memberships & Certifications
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- American College of Cryosurgery
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- International Society of Dermatology
- Dermatology Foundation
- American Medical Association
- The National Psoriasis Foundation
- Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
- Florida Medical Association