About Dr. Heidi Donnelly, MD
Dr. Donnelly has dedicated her career to the treatment of skin cancer and photo-aging. Dr. Donnelly is the owner and Medical Director of Dayton Skin Care Specialists, which opened in the summer of 1998. Dr. Donnelly obtained her board certification in 1994 from the American Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Donnelly served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Rush-Presbyterian – St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago until 1997. After moving to Ohio, she became the Director of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery for Wright State University. Dr. Donnelly has trained the WSU residents for the last 24 years. In addition, she has one of 75 fellowship programs for micrographic surgery in the United States.
Dr. Donnelly has served on various committees for the Mohs College, the professional organization for all fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons. She is president and founder of iTASC, a 501(c)3 that connects under-served skincare patients with a micrographic surgeon through a web-based platform.
Dr. Donnelly was voted Best Mohs Surgeon in the Dayton area by Dayton Magazine in 2021. Dr. Donnelly was also awarded the coveted Iron Surgeon title voted on by her peers in 2016. There are only two Iron Surgeon titles given to Mohs surgeons each year in the United States. Dr. Donnelly has completed an International course and is board-certified in Dermato-Oncology. She is the only Mohs surgeon in the Midwest who carries this certification. She has authored and published over 35 scientific book chapters and articles on Mohs and Dermatologic surgery.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
The length of time it takes to remove a tattoo depends on several factors, including the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the individual's skin type and overall health.The most ...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Education & Training
Fellowship in Mohs, Laser and Dermatologic Surgery- University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Residency- University of Illinois
Internship- Northwestern University Medical Center
Medical School- University of Illinois in Chicago
Professional Affiliations
Dayton Skin Care Specialists
At Dayton Skin Care Specialists we are committed to providing exceptional skin health and wellness with the highest quality of care.
Our vision is to be the #1 regional choice for the prevention and treatment of skin cancer, disease, and aging.
We offer a full range of skin care services and treatments including:
- Skin Cancer Prevention
- Anti-Aging Therapies
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery For Skin Cancer
- General Dermatology Aesthetic Services
- Laser Aesthetic Services
Dayton Skin Care Specialists is located in a lovely park like setting at Governors Place in Dayton, Ohio and is easily accessible from 1-75 and Route 48/Far Hills Avenue. The office features modern suites with state-of-the-art equipment.
We welcome the opportunity to address your new or ongoing skin care concerns and hope that you will make Dayton Skin Care Specialists your choice for comprehensive skin care.