Burn Scars: Dr. Waibel

Dr. Jill Waibel, M.D. is currently in private practice at Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute in Miami, Florida. Dr. Waibel practices as a dermatologist and specializes in cutaneous laser surgery and the dermatologic care of women and children.

Dr. Waibel’s undergraduate degree is from Indiana University. She completed medical school and her dermatology residency at the Wright State School of Medicine. Upon completion of residency Dr. Waibel completed three dermatologic laser surgery preceptorships that laid the fundamental groundwork for her laser surgery practice. Dr. Waibel is a board certified dermatologist, and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology for Wright State University. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology, and a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Waibel is also a member of several professional organizations - the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society and the American Medical Association. She also serves as a Vice-Chairman for the Dermatology Foundation.

She has received numerous honors and awards for her contributions to medicine, including the Enhancement of Public and Community Education Award given by Surgeon General Koop for her national work with AIDS education.

Dr. Waibel’s research has been published in peer-reviewed journals - the Drugs in Dermatology, American Journal of Hematology, and Dermatologic Therapy. She has also presented lectures at several national meetings including the American Academy of Dermatology.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Waibel serves as a consulting dermatologist in support of advancing new laser surgery developments and industry direction. Dr. Waibel makes her home in South Florida with her husband and two children.