Meet Dr. O'Donoghue
Dr. J Morgan O'Donoghue, M.D.
Dr. J Morgan O'Donoghue, M.D. has been named the 2019 Surgeon of the Year by the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons for his excellent surgical skills, exemplary devotion to and caring of his patients, and for his leadership and contributions to the goals of this Society.
Dr. O'Donoghue and the staff at O'Donoghue Dermatology specialize in the treatment of skin cancer and other diseases of the skin, hair and nails, as well as cosmetic services including laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, and injectable fillers.
Dr. O'Donoghue is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has earned Fellowships in the American Academy of Dermatology, Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
He is also a member of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Medical Association, Sarasota County Medical and Dermatological Society and American Society for Cosmetic Surgery.
Currently he is Section Chief of Dermatology Sarasota Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Residency program.
His many accolades include "Best Dermatologist in Sarasota", "America's Top Dermatologist", "Most Compassionate Doctor Award", "Patients' Choice Award", and he has been recognized by the Consumers' Research Council of America as one of "America's Top Physicians" every year since 2003.
Dr. O'Donoghue has had numerous scientific articles published in national peer-reviewed dermatology journals, he regularly delivers presentations and lectures on the latest treatments for medical and cosmetic dermatological conditions, and he is currently working on a book about skin cancer prevention.
Dr. O'Donoghue's Curriculum vitae
J MORGAN O’DONOGHUE, MD
Board-Certified Dermatologist | Mohs Micrographic Surgeon
Medical • Surgical • Cosmetic Dermatology
1952 Field Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
941.926.SKIN
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon with over 26 years of experience across medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Founder and Medical Director of a high-volume, full-service dermatology practice with recognized expertise in Mohs surgery, complex skin cancer reconstruction, laser technologies, and advanced aesthetic treatments. Known for exceptional patient outcomes, surgical innovation, physician leadership, and
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
O’Donoghue Dermatology — Sarasota, FL
Founder & Medical Director | 2000–Present
Founded and lead a comprehensive dermatology practice delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care with a strong emphasis on Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology.
- Perform high-complexity Mohs surgery and advanced reconstructive procedures for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
- Direct all clinical operations, quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance
- Lead and mentor clinical staff, advanced practice providers, and surgical personnel
- Develop and implement practice protocols to optimize surgical efficiency, outcomes, and patient experience
- Provide advanced procedural and aesthetic treatments including CO₂ fractional laser resurfacing, IPL, Nd:YAG laser, neuromodulators, dermal fillers, microneedling, chemical peels, PRP, and RF skin tightening
EDUCATION & ADVANCED TRAINING
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1996
Georgetown University Graduate School, Washington, DC
Master’s Program in Physiology, 1991
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Internship — Internal Medicine, 1997
Georgetown University / Washington Hospital Center / MedStar, Washington, DC
Residency — Dermatology, 2000
American Society for Mohs Surgery
Advanced Mohs Surgery Training — Dr. Martin Braun
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Dermatology
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
- President, Treasurer, Fellow — Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons (FSDS)
- Chief, Dermatology Section — Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Fellow — American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- Member — American Medical Association (AMA)
- Member — Sarasota County Dermatology Association
HONORS & RECOGNITION
- Surgeon of the Year — Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2005–2026)
- Guide to America’s Top Physicians — Consumer Research Council of America
- America’s Cosmetic Doctors
- NIH Summer Research Award Recipient
- Top Doctor — International Association of Dermatologists, Leading Physicians of the World
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Ulcerative Lichen Planus with an Unusual Lichenoid Infiltrate Masquerading as Secondary Syphilis — Journal of Dermatology Research, Jan 2026
- Erosive Lichen Planus with an Unusual Plasma Cell Infiltrate Masquerading as Secondary Syphilis — Journal of Dermatology Research, Jan 2026
- A Unique and Economical Technique for Reducing Pathogen Exposure During Dermatologic Surgical Procedures — Journal of Dermatology Research, Oct 2025
- A Novel Method of Mohs Defect Closure Using Posterior Deltoid Skin — JAAD Online Surgical Pearl, Apr 2021
- Bilateral Subcutaneous Island Pedicle Flap for Lower Extremity Surgical Defects — Cosmetic Dermatology, Oct 2008
- Novel Use of a Pressure Bandage for Assistance During Surgery — Cosmetic Dermatology, Apr 2009
- The Use of Skin Biopsies to Assess Response to Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy in Early Stage Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis — Cutis, 2009
- Extensive Erythema Multiforme with an Unusual Delineated Presentation — Cosmetic Dermatology, May 2011
Author
- Vitamin D and the Sun — Optimal Aging
- Sunscreen Use and Misuse — The Observer
Media Appearances
- ABC News 7
- Blab TV Channel 21
- WSLR Radio
- WSRQ Radio
CLINICAL INTERESTS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Mohs Micrographic Surgery & Skin Cancer Care
- Tissue-sparing Mohs surgery with optimal oncologic and cosmetic outcomes
- Comprehensive management of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers
Dermatologic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Complex excisional and reconstructive procedures
- Laser-based therapies for pigmentary, vascular, and textural disorders
Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology
- Neuromodulators: Botox®, Xeomin®, Daxxify®
- Dermal fillers: Restylane®, Juvederm®, Radiesse®
- CO₂ fractional laser resurfacing, IPL, Nd:YAG laser, laser hair removal
- Microneedling, chemical peels, PRP, RF skin tightening
Medical Dermatology
- Diagnosis and management of inflammatory, infectious, benign, and neoplastic skin disorders
- Hair, nail, and complex dermatologic disease management
Education & Prevention
- Skin cancer prevention, sun protection counseling, and annual full-body skin examinations
Affiliations
American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery
Guide to America's Top Physicians
