Dr. Joy Tao is a St. Louis native who received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. She completed her medical education at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for dermatology residency, where she served as Chief Resident.

Joy Tao, MD completed a Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York under Dr. Roy Geronemus. During the fellowship, she was a sub-investigator for numerous clinical trials of energy-based devices and injectables.

Dr. Tao is excited to see new and current dermatologic and cosmetic patients at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology in September 2024. Book your appointment with Joy Tao, MD online or by calling 312-245-9965 opt. 2!

Education

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellow

Loyola University Medical Center, Dermatology Resident

St. Luke’s Hospital, Internship, Preliminary Medicine

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science in Science–Business

Clinical Trials Research Experience

GCP Training (New York Stem Cell Foundation 7/2023-7/2026) FDA/ IND and IRB Sponsored Clinical Investigations

Clinical Sub-investigator:

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (November 2023 – Present) RescueMD Title: Efficacy of a Topical Formulation for Post Procedure Healing and Aesthetic Outcome in Combination with Non-ablative Thulium Laser Fractional Resurfacing Procedures: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (December 2023 – Present) Allergan Aesthetics/Abbvie Inc. Title: Improvement of Mid-Face Volume: Safety and Effectiveness of a Novel Filler Compared to Juvederm Voluma XC for Improvement of Mid-face Volume.

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (July 2023 – Present) Accure Acne Inc. Title: An Evaluation of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Alternate Treatment Protocols Using the Accure Laser.

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (July 2023 – Present) AVAVA Inc. Title: AVAVA MS Laser Feasibility Study.

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (July 2023 – Present) AVAVA Inc. Title: AVAVA Melasma Study

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (July 2023 – September 2023) SkinMedica/Allergan Aesthetics. Title: Randomized, Double-Blind, Bilateral, Vehicle-controlled, Single-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Cosmetic Topical Body Lotion in Subject with Crepey Skin on the Thighs and Back of Hands

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (July 2023 – Present) Novoxel Title: A prospective, single-arm clinical study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Tixel fractional system in the treatment of neck wrinkles.

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (July 2023 – Present) AVAVA Inc. Title: Prospective, Open-Label Multi-Center, Single-Arm, Non-Significant Risk Study Designed to Assess the Safety, Performance, and Effectiveness of the MIRIA Laser in the Treatment of Acne Scars.

Clinical Trials, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York – New York (July 2023 – Present) Cytrellis Inc. Title: Safety and Efficacy of Micro-Coring Technology to Improve Tissue Laxity in the Submental and Neck Zones.

Publications

Tao J, Hashemi DA, Wang JV, Geronemus RG, Shelton R. Retrospective Review of Treatment of Pigmented Fungiform Papillae of the Tongue with 694nm Q-switched Ruby Laser. Dermatologic Surgery. Pending.

Hashemi DA, Tao J, Wang JV, Geronemus RG. Injected Silicone Filler Removed via Dermal Microcoring. Dermatologic Surgery. Pending.

Bajaj S, Tao J, Hashemi DA, Geronemus RG. Once Weekly Laser Treatments for Port Wine Birthmarks: A Novel Treatment Paradigm in Early Infancy. JAMA Dermatology. Submitted.

Hashemi DA, Tao J, Geronemus RG. 595-nm Wavelength Pulsed Dye Laser for Pediatric Port-Wine Birthmarks and Infantile Hemangiomas: A Systematic Review. Dermatologic Surgery. Submitted.

Chen F, Saab-Chalhoub M, Tao J, Harrington A, Albarillo FS, Crone AS, Clark NM, Speiser J. Disseminated Protothecosis due to Prototheca Zopfii and Literature Review. American Journal of Dermatopathology. April 2023;45(4):237-241. PMID: 36805355.

Tao J, Joseph M, Vaudreuil A, Dahiya M, Eilers D. Cutaneous intestinal metaplasia with progression to adenocarcinoma treated with intralesional fluorouracil. JAMA Dermatology. January 2023;159(1):111-112. PMID: 36383373

Luck ME, Tao J, Lake EP. The Skin and Gut Microbiome in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Current Understanding and Future Considerations for Research and Treatment. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. November 2022;23(6):841-852. PMID: 36116091.

Tao J, Rosenfeld D, Hsu J, Bhatia A. Reactivation of bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) scar after COVID-19 vaccination. Cutis. March 2022;109(3):148-149. PMID: 35659140.

Coakley A, Wu M, Kumar J, Dadrass F, Tao J, Webb K, Lee K. A comparison of ferric subsulfate solution, silver nitrate, and aluminum chloride for hemostasis and pain assessment in acrochordon snip excision. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. December 2020;13(12):32-37. PMID: 33488917.

Coakley A, Bailey A, Tao J, Liou YL, Ander M, Lake E. Video education to improve clinical skills in vasovagal syncopal episodes. International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. February 2020;6(3):186-190. PMID: 32637542.

Mitri A, Tao J, Moy L, Kuo M, Gray J, Stokas M, Speiser, J, Tung R, Kim W. Vesiculobullous eruption in a 3-Month-Old Infant. Clinical Pediatrics. March 2020;59(3):310-313. PMID: 31675904.

Janeczek M, Kozel Z, Bhasin R, Tao J, Eilers D, Swan J. High Prevalence of Erythrasma in Patients with Inverse Psoriasis: A Cross Sectional Study. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. March 2020;13(3):12-14. PMID: 32308789.

Bailey A, Vasicek B, Tao J, Janeczek M, Mitri A, Tung R. Management of Keratinocyte Carcinoma – Special Considerations in the Elderly. International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. September 2019;5(4):235-245. PMID: 31700979.

Tao J, Lake EP. Photodistributed rash on the upper extremities and chest. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association. May 2019;11(3):139-140.

Speiser J and Tao J, Champlain A, Moy L, Omman R, Janeczek M, Mudaliar K, Joyce C, Tung R. Is melanocyte density our last hope? Comparison of histologic features of photodamaged skin and melanoma in situ after staged surgical excision with concurrent scouting biopsies. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. August 2019;46(8):555-562. PMID: 30903709.

Tao J, Lake EP. Serpiginous lesion on the foot. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association. November/December 2018;10(6):297-298.

Tao J, Hentz C, Mysz ML, Rashed I, Eilers D, Swan J, Tung R, Emami B. Extensive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma of the feet treated with high-dose-rate brachytherapy and external beam radiation. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. August 2018. Volume 2018. Article ID: 5610925. PMID: 30174962.

Tao J, Champlain A, Weddington C, Moy L, Tung R. Treatment of burn scars in Fitzpatrick phototype III patients with a combination of pulsed dye laser and non-ablative fractional resurfacing 1550 nm 4 erbium:glass/1927 nm thulium laser devices. Scars, Burns & Healing. February 2018;4:1-6. PMID: 29799583.

Tao J, Schulz K, Jeffe DB, Lieu JEC. Validations of the OM-6 Parent-Proxy Survey for Infants/Toddlers with Otitis Media. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. January 2018;158(5):934-941. PMID: 29313440.

Presentations and Posters

Wang J, Bajaj S, Tao J, Geronemus R. Treatment of Neck Laxity with a Novel Fractional Heat Stamping Device. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; 2023 November 2.

Luck M, Tao J, Eilers D. Brachioradial Pruritus Treated with Botulinum Toxin Injections. 2023 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. 2022 March 17-21; New Orleans, LA. ePoster.

Tao J, Luck M, Eilers D. Case #2 (Brachioradial pruritus managed with botulinum toxin injections). Chicago Dermatological Society Monthly Conference; 2022 September 15.

Tao J, Joseph M, Vaudreuil A, Dahiya M, Eilers D. Poster presented at: Cutaneous Intestinal Metaplasia – A Rare Premalignant Condition: A Case Series of Two Patients. 2022 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2022 March 25-29; Boston, MA. ePoster.

Tao J, Joseph M, Dahiya M, Eilers D. Case #1 (Two cases of cutaneous intestinal metaplasia). Presented at: Chicago Dermatological Society Monthly Conference; 2021 September 15.

Tao J, Riegert M, Mafee M, Mudaliar K, Kim W. Case #3 (Congenital diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis). Presented at: Chicago Dermatological Society Monthly Conference; 2020 September 9.

Moy L, Coakley A, Wu MJ, Dadrass F, Kumar J, Tao J, Webb K, Lee K. A comparison of ferric subsulfate solution, silver nitrate, and aluminum chloride for pain assessment, time to hemostasis and cosmesis in acrochordon snip excision. Poster presented at: 2020 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; 2020 October 9-11.

Moy L, Gray J, Tao J, Speiser J, Mudaliar K, Tung R, Kim W. Acral vesicular rash in a 3-month-old infant male. Presented at: Gross and Microscopic Symposium, 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2018 March 1-2; Washington, D.C.

Moy L, Gray J, Tao J, Kuo M, Stokas M, Aldulescu M, Mudaliar K, Speiser J, Tung R, Kim W. Bullous Pemphigoid of Infancy. Poster presented at: 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2018 March 1-3; Washington, D.C. 5

Bailey A, Tao J, Coakley A, Liou YL, Ander M, Tung R, Lake E. Video education to improve clinical skills in vasovagal syncopal episodes. Poster presented at: 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2018 March 1; Washington, D.C.

Tao J, Champlain A, Moy L, Mudaliar K, Joyce C, Tung R, Speiser J. Comparing histologic features of melanoma in situ and photodamaged skin after staged surgical excision with concurrent scouting biopsies. Poster presented at: 55th Annual Meeting of The American Society of Dermatopathology; 2018 November 8; Chicago, IL.

Tao J, Champlain A, Moy L, Mudaliar K, Speiser J, Joyce C, Tung R. Comparison of histologic features of photodamaged skin and melanoma in situ. Poster presented at: 2018 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2018 February 16; San Diego, CA.

Tao J, Asztalos L, Champlain A, Moy L, Weddington C, Tung R. Treatment of burn scars in Fitzpatrick phototype III patients with nonablative fractional resurfacing 1550 nm erbium:glass/1927 nm thulium laser device. Poster presented at: 15th

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Joy Tao, MD FAAD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist with a prestigious Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Fellowship from the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York.

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