Dr. David S. Sax, MD

Dermatology physician, Sarasota, FL

University Park Dermatology & Medical Spa

Dr. Sax is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who founded University Park Dermatology in 2001.

8451 Shade Avenue, Suite 205, Sarasota, FL 34243

At a glance

Board certification

Dermatology

Practice founded

2001

Insurance

Many insurance plans accepted

Surgery

Mohs micrographic surgery

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About Dr. Sax

Dr. Sax is a board certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. He earned his MD at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He did an internship at Penn State University Medical Center in Hershey, PA, and a dermatology residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

He completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and advanced surgical reconstruction. He founded University Park Dermatology in 2001. He started the practice to give patients medical care and a high level of personal attention.

The practice accepts many insurance plans. He took part in a multicenter study of wounds after Mohs surgery that were treated with fish skin grafts.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia

Internship

Penn State University Medical Center, Hershey, PA

Residency

Dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Fellowship

Mohs micrographic surgery and advanced surgical reconstruction

Board certification

Dermatology

Professional memberships

Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

License

Florida

Board actions

Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Florida Board of Medicine

NPI

1902808462

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder of University Park Dermatology

Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology

Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery

Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Location

8451 Shade Avenue, Suite 205, Sarasota, FL 34243

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Recognition and research

Awards

Castle Connolly award winner

Publications

"Post-Mohs surgical wounds treated with intact fish skin graft: a multicenter analysis" in Wounds (2025)

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Sax take insurance?

The practice accepts many insurance plans.

Is Dr. Sax board certified?

Dr. Sax is a board certified dermatologist.

Where did Dr. Sax train?

He earned his MD at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He did an internship at Penn State University Medical Center and a dermatology residency at the University of Michigan. He also completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and advanced surgical reconstruction.