Dr. Robert Scott Kirsner, MD, PhD - South Miami, FL - Dermatology - Book Appointment
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Robert Scott Kirsner
MD
PhD
4.9
532 ratings, 88 reviews
Dermatology
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Age Groups Seen
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Young Adults (ages 19-26)
Adults
Geriatrics (ages 70+)
Languages
Spanish
About Robert Scott Kirsner
Roles
Chairman and Harvey Blank Professor
Dr. Phillip Frost Dept. of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
Director, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Wound Center
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Clinical Area
Wound healing, leg ulcers, skin cancer, medical dermatology, cutaneous surgery.
About the Provider
Dr. Kirsner is a Tenured Professor, Chairman and holds the endowed Harvey Blank Chair in Dermatology in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He currently serves as director of the University of Miami Hospital Wound Center and Chief of Dermatology at the University of Miami Hospital. Dr. Kirsner received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University (1984) and received his medical degree from the University of Miami (1988) and after his clinical training he completed his doctorate in Epidemiology from the University of Miami (2004). Dr. Kirsner completed a fellowship in wound healing (1992) and his residency (1995) in dermatology at the University of Miami.
With research interests in Wound Healing and Skin Cancer Epidemiology, Dr. Kirsner serves on the editorial boards for a number of journals in Dermatology and Wound Healing and is Academic Editor of the journal, Wound Repair and Regeneration. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Dermatology and the Wound Healing Society, is past president of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care and the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. In addition to career development awards and industry sponsored funding, he is a recipient of NIH, ACS, CDC funding for his research. Independent of books, book chapters and abstracts, he has published over 500 articles.
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7000 Southwest 62nd Avenue, Floor 7
South Miami
FL
33143
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1400 Northwest 12th Avenue, Suite 1173
Miami
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33136
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1489 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 400
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33486
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1150 Northwest 14th Street, Floor 2
Miami
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33136
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Expertise
Education
Doctoral Program:
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
2004
Residency:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Dermatology
1995
Fellowship:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Dermatology
1992
Internship:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Internal Medicine
1990
Medical School:
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1988
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4.9 out of 5
532 ratings, 88 reviews
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Excellent care as always.
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Excellent experience
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Excellent and professional care
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Reviewed on 3/3/2026
Very capable and very nice
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Reviewed on 3/3/2026
Again Dr Kirsner listens to his patients concerns
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Reviewed on 2/27/2026
Highly recommend this practice.
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Reviewed on 2/19/2026
It was a great experience and would definitely recommend it
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Just great
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Reviewed on 2/7/2026
Excellent service, keep up the great work. When people are ill a helpful and cordial person is a great deal.
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Reviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Kirsner is professional and knowledgeable He is caring and provides excellent medical advise and possesses excellent diagnostic skills
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Reviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr Kirsner is a very good doctor. He listens well and explains the treatment so it is clear and I can understand expectations. I always have a list of questions and he answers them clearly and helps me have a clear picture of my condition and expectations for my future treatment.
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Reviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Kirsner is the best in his field!!
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Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr Kirsner is great. He’s always very thorough and very professional!
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Reviewed on 11/21/2025
He is the best
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Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Great experience
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Excellent
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Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Excellent Patient Experience
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Reviewed on 10/21/2025
We especially like this doctor Dr. Kirsner and don’t mind driving the distance from Boca Raton
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Reviewed on 10/19/2025
He is very knowledgeable and very caring
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Reviewed on 10/17/2025
My best Grateful to Dr Robert, I'm really appreciate hos expertise to make sure i won't have any further complications with my light skin Cancer, I hope he'll be taking care of me for many years to come, thank you 😊
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Reviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr Kirsner is the best
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Reviewed on 9/30/2025
We are very happy with UHealth!
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Reviewed on 9/26/2025
Bueno
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Reviewed on 9/13/2025
Very nice and professional
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Reviewed on 9/13/2025
Doctor Kirsner has always shown us such care and he’s very attentive to our needs no matter how small. We are very happy to have him as our doctor.
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Reviewed on 9/13/2025
Couldn’t ask for a better experience
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Reviewed on 9/5/2025
The south Miami UHealth’s office staff are excellent
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Reviewed on 8/16/2025
A+++ on all
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Reviewed on 8/2/2025
I have been Dr Robert Scott Kirsnerpatient for over 15 years. His knowledge and expertise are unmatched. Highly recommend him.
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Reviewed on 8/2/2025
I love my Dr. Kirsner. I’ve known him for many years. He has been a great help to my health and life.
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Reviewed on 8/1/2025
Went very well very happy
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Reviewed on 7/28/2025
He knows exactly how to treat me.
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Reviewed on 7/28/2025
Couldn’t have been better
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Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Nurse Lisa is caring.Dr. Kirsner is always wonderful
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Reviewed on 7/16/2025
They look very concerned and they’re really trying to get to the bottom of my problems with my face
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Reviewed on 7/1/2025
Without a doubt, I am very grateful to be here in Miami with UHealth and the physicians and staff that I have been helped by.
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Reviewed on 6/27/2025
Excepcional
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Reviewed on 6/21/2025
Need more doctors like Dr Kirsner ❤️
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Reviewed on 6/10/2025
I have been a patient for 18 to 19 years. Always had a great experience with Dr. K.
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Reviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr.Kirsner is the greatest; as is Lisette (nurse)
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Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Kirsner is a master wound specialist who truly cares about his patients and the quality of his work.
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Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Kirsner has listened carefully and made recommendations for treatment and testing. He has a great sense of humor and is adept at translating medical-speak into everyday English.
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Reviewed on 5/6/2025
Awesome
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Reviewed on 3/28/2025
This practice is very well run and the doctor is wonderful
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Reviewed on 3/26/2025
Dr kirsner always listens to my concerns with a positive attitude
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Reviewed on 3/6/2025
Dr. Kirsner is very good. He's a pro and a courteous & professional. I believe he is very concerned about my wound care open scalp and interested in resolving my issues.
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Reviewed on 2/28/2025
Dr Kirsner is an outstanding dermatologist and his staff are all so nice and very professional. I would highly recommend Dr Kirsner to all my family and friends!
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Reviewed on 2/24/2025
I have received outstanding care for 60 years.
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Reviewed on 2/24/2025
The doctor is wonderful
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All good
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Reviewed on 2/17/2025
Excelecte
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Reviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr. Kirsner treated me with kindness and excellent care. He explained everything very clearly and why certain treatment/medication would be to my advantage. He was patient and did not rush through my appointment. I felt completely confident in his care and ability to assess my issues and treat me successfully
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Reviewed on 1/22/2025
Very happy with his attempt to find out my problem
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Reviewed on 1/20/2025
Dr Kirsner is very professional and proficient
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Reviewed on 1/20/2025
Dr Kirsner was excellent. He listened and was very helpful.
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Reviewed on 12/22/2024
Good
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Reviewed on 12/21/2024
First class physician, Dr. Kirsner is an expert in his field.
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Reviewed on 12/12/2024
No complaints
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Reviewed on 12/5/2024
Exceptional service I left impressed
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Reviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr. Kirsner is always very professional and kind, listens to my concerns and answers all my questions always.
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Reviewed on 11/9/2024
Dr Robert Kirsner was fabulous!! Kind caring and knew just what to do to help me. So impressive !
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Reviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Kirsner is the ultimate professional and the most gifted wound care dermatologist I have ever met in my life!!
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Reviewed on 11/1/2024
I.love my friend Dr Robert best dermatologist ever
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Reviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr Kirsner is outstandingl
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Reviewed on 10/20/2024
Excellent
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Reviewed on 10/19/2024
No complaints.
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Reviewed on 10/17/2024
Very good
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Reviewed on 10/12/2024
Excellent
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Reviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. KIRSNER had the right diagnosis and the right medication for my treatment. Other drs had it close, but he had it just right. He is very compassionate.
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Reviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr Kirsner is a very wise man and so knowledgeableAlways kind and offering the best options, thanks so much
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Reviewed on 8/16/2024
Good
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Reviewed on 8/14/2024
Excellent Doctor and diagnosed my issue immediately
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Reviewed on 8/13/2024
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Reviewed on 8/8/2024
I recommended a friend to see Dr. Kirsner as my experience has been exceptional
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Reviewed on 8/5/2024
Buena
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Reviewed on 7/30/2024
Excelente
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Reviewed on 7/19/2024
Good
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Reviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr Kirsner - the best!!
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Reviewed on 6/23/2024
I am very pleased with the care provided and if I would recommend others to this provider.
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Reviewed on 6/12/2024
Dr. Kirsner is a great doctor and I am lucky to have hiim take care of me.
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Reviewed on 5/27/2024
Dr Kirsner is the best.
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Reviewed on 5/27/2024
Dr Kirsner listens and answers my questions about my particular cancer. I did not feel rushed through my appointment.
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Reviewed on 5/25/2024
Good
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Reviewed on 5/6/2024
Good service
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Reviewed on 5/4/2024
Dr. Kirsner is excellent and smart and kind.
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Reviewed on 4/30/2024
Always pleased in care
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Reviewed on 4/30/2024
Very knowledgeable and caring.
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Reviewed on 4/24/2024
He listened to me and answered all my concerns..