Medical Director Dr. Lawrence Samuels

For almost three decades, Dr. Lawrence Samuels has been transforming the lives of his patients through his passion and skill as a dermatologist. A highly successful follicular hair transplant specialist, Dr. Samuels is well-known as a gifted cosmetic dermatologist who cares deeply for the health and comfort of each of his patients. He is also known for developing a unique line of Cosmeceutical Skin & Hair Care Products, RX Systems PF®, which has made the science of skin care more accessible and affordable. Learn more about the qualifications and achievements of Dr. Lawrence Samuels below.

• Education
• Appointments
• Hospital Staff Appointments
• Societies
• Publications

Education

• 1968 - 1972: B.A. in Biology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas. Graduated with High Honors, Phi Beta Kappa.

• 1972 -1976: M.D., Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. Received the James Henry Yalem Prize in Dermatology, Washington University Medical School. Member Alpha Omega Alpha Medical School Honor Society.

• 1976-1977: Internship in Internal Medicine, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

• 1977-1980: Residency in Medicine – Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

• 1979-1980: Chief Resident in Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

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Appointments

• 1979 – Present: Instructor in Department of Internal Medicine Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

• 1980 – Present: Chief of Dermatology, St. Luke's, St. Louis, Missouri

• 1980 – Present: Board-certified as a fellow of the Academy of Dermatology

• 1980 – Present: Physician's Recognition Award

• 1980 – Present: Instructor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Washington University Medical School

• 1984 – 1986: Secretary/Treasurer of St. Louis Dermatologic Society

• 1986 – 1988: Executive Secretary/Treasurer of St. Louis Dermatologic Society

• 1988 – 1990: Vice–president of St. Louis Dermatologic Society

• 1990 – 1992: President of St. Louis Dermatologic Society

• 1990 – Present: Chief of Dermatology Section – Outpatient Surgery Center

• 2006 – Present: Medical Advisory for Beauty First^SM and Pure Beauty®

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Hospital Staff Appointments

• St. Luke's Hospital
• Barnes Hospital
• Jewish Hospital
• Missouri Baptist
• St. John's Mercy
• Outpatient Surgery Center

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Societies

• Society of the American Academy of Dermatology
• St. Louis Dermatologic Society
• Missouri Dermatologic Society
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
• International Society of Hair Transplantation
• American Society of Mohs Surgery

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Publications

Samuels, Lawrence E. (1984). Cutaneous Allergy: Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis. In Textbook Allergy: Theory and Practice (pp. 105-145). Grune & Stratton.

Samuels, Lawrence E. – Presentation for Advances in Clinical Allergy on Atopic Eczema and Contact Dermatitis, 1980 to 1987.

Samuels, Lawrence E. – Pediatric Grand Rounds, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Current Management of Cutaneous Infections, 1985.

Samuels, Lawrence E. – Grand Rounds, Androgenic Alopecia, Missouri Baptist Hospital, 1988.

Samuels, Lawrence E. – Course Director for Dermatology, St. Luke's West Hospital,1982 to present. Course subjects:

• Introduction of Cutaneous Diagnosis
• Skin Cancer
• Benign tumors
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Bullous Dermatoses
• Cutaneous Skin Infections
• Contact Dermatitis
• Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases and Venereal Diseases

Samuels, Lawrence E. – Assistant Course Director for the Cutaneous Applications for the KTP Laser. Kansas City, Missouri, 1994.

Samuels, Lawrence E. – Presenter for International Hair Transplant Society. "The effect of glycolic shampoo & condition on scalp skin." Vancouver, Canada, 2004.

Samuels, Lawrence, E. – Presenter at AAGL Society Meeting, "In-Office Cosmetic Procedures." Las Vegas, Nevada.

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