A Letter from Dr. Goldgeier

Dear Friends of The Practice:

I began my medical career in 1973.  For the past fifty-one years, my philosophy has been that of total dedication to my patients and their families. Through a multi-faceted and thrilling career, nothing was as important as bringing amazing care to you along with a dose of laughter and wizardry. In your times of need, we have been at the center of your care, providing 24/7 expert advice and devotion.  I promised you that, while still in practice, I would never leave your side. And now, it is time to step away. 

And so on July 31 2024 we will close our patient care schedule. Beginning August 1 2024 you should seek dermatologic care elsewhere.  We wish to make the transition as easy as possible for you.  

We are in discussions with a skilled dermatologist about continuing Clinton Crossings Dermatology.   If we do not find a superb dermatologist to take over, then the office will cease to exist on September 30 2024.  In that event, I will do my best to provide you with the names of colleagues who are available and able.  The Monroe County Medical Society (5854737573) should be helpful to you in finding a board certified dermatologist. 

Your dermatologic records will be available to you at 2275 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 through September 30 2024.   We are digitizing the preceding seven years of our records into PDF files (special time limits apply to minors and certain others). 

Given more youth, I would have served you forever.  

Mark H.  Goldgeier, MD, FAAD, FACP, FABIM

Advocating for Patients with Our Friends of the Practice Model

What is Friends of the Practice?

• Friends of the Practice is the name I use to describe a self pay model of health care.  

  • It is about a valuable improvement in your care. 

  • It safeguards direct access to quality medical care for you and for your family. 

  • It eliminates the insurance companies, the politicians, and the medical practice consultants from our examination room.

  • It enables meaningful interaction with your doctor and the development of personalized, thoughtful, broadly based treatment plans that work for you.  It sidelines many of the outside influences that worship mediocrity and control.

  • It is a logical evolution in my medical career and in the development of this office.  It is about you and me.  It is about my staff.  It is about the people in the examination room.  

  • It is about what is missing from the American Health Care System.

  • It is not a political statement, it does not address the huge issues facing the American Health Care System.

  • It is a bold and risky venture on my part and on the part of our entire staff.  We do it because you deserve uncompromised access to our judgment, experience, and services.

Areas of the Practice

Adult & pediatric dermatology

Dr. Goldgeier performs a thorough and comprehensive skin exam, screening for atypical moles, precancer and skin cancer as well as surgery for skin cancer and other types of skin surgery. Treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, scarring, warts, rosacea, allergic contact dermatitis and excessive sweating.