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Welcome to the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. Since 1990, we have represented the leading edge in laser technology. The Institute was the first private practice in the nation that was exclusively dedicated to advanced laser skin treatments. We have built our practice over the years on a simple formula: We combine the most advanced technology and our extensive expertise with an unfailing commitment to providing the highest levels of patient care. Dr.Tina Alster is the founding director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and is a clinical professor at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington,DC. Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi is an internationally-known author and lecturer on cosmetic dermatology and cutaneous laser surgery. She joined the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in 2001 and currently serves as the Co-director of Laser Surgery.
"I strive to deliver natural-looking results by personally administering the most advanced dermatologic care that is tailored to your individual needs." - Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D.
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