Dr. Schlessinger, born and raised in Omaha, developed a passion for dermatology early on while working with his father at his practice and co-creating their FixMySkin 1% Hydrocortisone Healing Balm. After graduating from Millard North High School, Dr. Schlessinger attended Northwestern University in Chicago for both college and medical school. He then completed his preliminary year of residency in medicine in Boston, where he met his wife. The couple later moved to St. Louis, where Dr. Schlessinger completed his dermatology residency at Washington University’s WashU Derm, serving as Chief Resident. He is currently completing a fellowship in Mohs surgery and cosmetic surgery at Northwestern, further advancing his expertise and commitment to quality patient care.