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Francisco Tausk, M.D.

Francisco Tausk, M.D.

Dermatology , Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology

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Locations

Dermatology - Red Creek - Henrietta

Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
400 Red Creek Drive, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14623

Psoriasis Center - Henrietta

Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
400 Red Creek Drive, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14623

About Me

Dr. Tausk specializes in:

- Psychosomatic Cutaneous Medicine. He has a particular interest in the “placebo” effect and in skin diseases exacerbated by stress and emotional problems, such as "skin picking syndrome."

- Psoriasis

- Complex Medical Dermatology

Dr. Tausk also...
Dr. Tausk specializes in:

- Psychosomatic Cutaneous Medicine. He has a particular interest in the “placebo” effect and in skin diseases exacerbated by stress and emotional problems, such as "skin picking syndrome."

- Psoriasis

- Complex Medical Dermatology

Dr. Tausk also conducts NIH - as well as pharmacological industry sponsored clinical trials.

He received his medical training in the University of Buenos Aires, followed by 8 years at the University of California in San Diego performing basic science research. He spent 15 years in Johns Hopkins University, where he was Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Neurosciences and Program Director of the Department of Dermatology before joining the University of Rochester in 2005. He is currently the President of the Association for Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America.

Languages

English, Spanish

Certified Specialties

Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology, Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology - American Board of Dermatology

Faculty Appointments

Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Dermatology (SMD)

Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Dermatology, University of California Medical Center San Diego. 1985 - 1986

Residency, Dermatology, University of California Medical Center San Diego. 1984 - 1988

Internship, Dermatology, Hospital Jose Maria Ramos Mejia (Argentina). 1978 - 1982

Education

MD | Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina). 1977

Awards

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award For Exemplary Compassion and Respect for Patients & for Excellence in the Art of Medicine. 2019

Award of Excellence, Association for Psychoneuroimmunology of North America. 2017

Faculty of the Year award, Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester. 2015

Recognition Award for Commitment to the Education and Well-being of the Residents of the Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University 2004

The Israel Zeligman Annual Lectureship: "Stress and the Skin" , Johns Hopkins University 2004

Faculty of the Year Award, for Outstanding Patient Care and Teaching. 1997

Dermatology Foundation: Award from the Society for Investigative Dermatology 1985

American Academy of Dermatology: Bronze Award for Original Investigation 1985

Nelson Paul Anderson Memorial Prize, Pacific Dermatological Association 1985

Dermatology Foundation: Roche Pharmaceuticals Award 1984

Henry Stelwagon Award, American College of Physicians of Philadelphia: Best original work presented by Residents/Fellows at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology 1984

First Prize. Residents' and Fellows' Forum, University of Buenos Aires, Department of Dermatology. 1981

Publications

Journal Articles

Finally, successful interventions to ameliorate cutaneous infestations.

Tausk F

The Journal of dermatological treatment.. 2024 March 35 (1):2326655. Epub 03/11/2024.

Adoption of newly FDA-approved targeted immunomodulatory therapies by dermatologists: a cross-sectional analysis of Medicare Part D claims from 2013 to 2018.

Dean O, Tausk F, Singh P

Archives of dermatological research.. 2023 April 315 (3):673-676. Epub 10/25/2022.

Dysregulation of Bile Acids, Lipids, and Nucleotides in Psoriatic Arthritis Revealed by Unbiased Profiling of Serum Metabolites.

Paine A, Brookes PS, Bhattacharya S, Li D, Garcia-Hernandez ML, Tausk F, Ritchlin C

Arthritis & rheumatology.. 2023 January 75 (1):53-63. Epub 11/25/2022.

Psychoneuro-oncology: How chronic stress grows cancer.

Tausk F

Clinics in dermatology.. 2023 41 (1):95-104. Epub 03/05/2023.

Home Phototherapy Improves Access to Dermatologic Care: A Novel Stakeholder Alliance to Facilitate Its Implementation.

Bawany F, Ryan Wolff J, Ritchlin CT, Tausk F

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology.. 2023 16 :1175-1180. Epub 05/02/2023.

Efficacy of guselkumab, a selective IL-23 inhibitor, in Preventing Arthritis in a Multicentre Psoriasis At-Risk cohort (PAMPA): protocol of a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled multicentre trial.

Haberman RH, MacFarlane KA, Catron S, Samuels J, Blank RB, Toprover M, Uddin Z, Hu J, Castillo R, Gong C, Qian K, Piguet V, Tausk F, Yeung J, Neimann AL, Gulliver W, Thiele RG, Merola JF, Ogdie A, Rahman P, Chakravarty SD, Eder L, Ritchlin CT, Scher JU

BMJ open.. 2022 December 2312 (12):e063650. Epub 12/23/2022.

Topical ruxolitinib in the treatment of refractory facial seborrheic dermatitis.

Pope E, Kowalski E, Tausk F

JAAD case reports.. 2022 June 24 :59-60. Epub 04/23/2022.

Catastrophic Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa Exacerbated by Emotional Stress.

Bawany F, Lee G, Nousari Y, Ritchlin C, Singh P, Tausk F

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology.. 2022 15 :2943-2947. Epub 12/30/2022.

Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome in a patient with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Singh P, Brickley S, Mannava K, Tausk F

JAAD case reports.. 2021 October 16 :72-73. Epub 08/25/2021.

A Rare Case of Porocarcinoma and Trichoblastoma Arising in a Nevus Sebaceus of Jadassohn.

Mitchell DC, Kuehn GJ, Scott GA, Doerr TD, Tausk F

Case reports in dermatological medicine.. 2021 2021 :7598086. Epub 03/03/2021.

From the Caravels to the Wards: Scurvy and Schizophrenia.

Nousari Y, Wu BC, Tausk F

Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.. 2021 62 (6):665-666. Epub 06/08/2021.

Multiple basal cell carcinomas in Gorlin Syndrome treated with pulsed dye laser.

Marous M, Mueller K, Tausk F

Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology.. 2020 November 1622 (6-8):230-231. Epub 04/14/2021.

Psychocutaneous diseases: in search of a common language.

Mostaghimi L, Jafferany M, Tausk F

International journal of dermatology.. 2020 June 59 (6):e195-e199. Epub 12/17/2019.

Atypical Surgical Site Infection After Mohs Micrographic Surgery in an Immunocompetent Individual.

Soh JM, Ibrahim SF, Tausk FA

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.].. 2019 July 45 (7):1000-1002. Epub 1900 01 01.

An asymptomatic, enlarging, brown plaque.

Esaa FS, Shah PR, Mannava KA, Tausk F

JAAD case reports.. 2019 July 5 (7):632-633. Epub 07/13/2019.

Patients with Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Associate with Higher Risk of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms: Results of a Multivariate Study of 300 Spanish Individuals with Psoriasis.

Tribó MJ, Turroja M, Castaño-Vinyals G, Bulbena A, Ros E, García-Martínez P, Tausk F, Sagristà M, Pujol RM, Ferran M, Gallardo F

Acta dermato-venereologica.. 2019 April 199 (4):417-422. Epub 1900 01 01.

Health providers induced iatrogenic delusions of infestation.

Shah PR, Cusick E, Nousari Y, Sandoz A, Tausk F

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology.. 2019 12 :679-681. Epub 09/11/2019.

A case of pustular psoriasis of pregnancy with positive maternal-fetal outcomes.

Pitch M, Somers K, Scott G, Tausk F, Mercurio MG

Cutis.. 2018 April 101 (4):278-280. Epub 1900 01 01.

Chronic social stress Ameliorates psoriasiform dermatitis through upregulation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis.

Vegas O, Poligone B, Blackcloud P, Gilmore ES, VanBuskirk J, Ritchlin CT, Pentland AP, Walter SA, Nousari Y, Tausk F

Brain, behavior, and immunity.. 2018 February 68 :238-247. Epub 11/07/2017.

Psoriasis: Psychosomatic, somatopsychic, or both?

Kwon CW, Fried RG, Nousari Y, Ritchlin C, Tausk F

Clinics in dermatology.. 2018 36 (6):698-703. Epub 08/16/2018.

Image Gallery: Acquired palmoplantar keratoderma due to hypothyroidism.

Prezzano JC, Reddy SC, Tausk FA

The British journal of dermatology.. 2017 December 177 (6):e352. Epub 1900 01 01.

Cutaneous Pseudolymphoma Arising as Wolf's Post-Herpetic Isotopic Response.

Kwon CW, Stephens DM, Gilmore ES, Tausk FA, Scott GA

JAMA dermatology.. 2017 November 1153 (11):1198-1200. Epub 1900 01 01.

The placebo effect: why we should care.

Tausk F, Ader R, Duffy Smith N

Clinics in dermatology.. 2013 31 (1):86-91. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effects of psychological stress and housing conditions on the delay of wound healing.

Vegas Ó, VanBuskirk J, Richardson S, Parfitt D, Helmreich D, Rempel M, Moynihan J, Tausk F

Psicothema.. 2012 November 24 (4):581-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome: a case report in an adult.

Iorizzo LJ, Scott G, Tausk FA

Cutis.. 2012 April 89 (4):169-72. Epub 1900 01 01.

Psoriasis, a model of dermatologic psychosomatic disease: psychiatric implications and treatments.

Rieder E, Tausk F

International journal of dermatology.. 2012 January 51 (1):12-26. Epub 1900 01 01.

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adults with skin disease: updated results from a national survey.

Fuhrmann T, Smith N, Tausk F

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2010 December 63 (6):1000-5. Epub 10/08/2010.

Psychoneuroimmunology: the example of psoriasis.

Moynihan J, Rieder E, Tausk F

Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Società italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia.. 2010 April 145 (2):221-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Psychoneuro-oncology: its time has arrived.

Smith N, Fuhrmann T, Tausk F

Archives of dermatology.. 2009 December 145 (12):1439-42. Epub 1900 01 01.

Complementary and alternative medicine for psoriasis: a qualitative review of the clinical trial literature.

Smith N, Weymann A, Tausk FA, Gelfand JM

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2009 November 61 (5):841-56. Epub 08/06/2009.

Stress-induced erythema annulare centrifugum.

Ibrahim SF, Pryor J, Tausk FA

Dermatology online journal.. 2009 April 1515 (4):15. Epub 04/15/2009.

Stress-induced erythema annulare centrifugum.

Ibrahim SF, Pryor J, Tausk FA.

Dermatol Online J. 2009; 15(4): 15.

Complementary and alterative medicine for psoriasis: a qualitative review of the clinical trial literature.

Smith N, Weymann A, Tausk FA, Gelfand JM.

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009; 61(5): 841-56.

A clinical paradigm of delusions of parasitosis.

Sandoz A, LoPiccolo M, Kusnir D, Tausk FA

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2008 October 59 (4):698-704. Epub 1900 01 01.

Centers for psoriasis: a comprehensive approach to patient care, education and research.

Ritchlin C, Tausk F

Current opinion in rheumatology.. 2008 July 20 (4):381-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Stress and atopic dermatitis.

Arndt J, Smith N, Tausk F

Current allergy and asthma reports.. 2008 July 8 (4):312-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Re: What is psychocutaneous medicine?

Koblenzer CS, Koblenzer PJ, Tausk FA

Cutis.. 2008 June 81 (6):487; author reply 487. Epub 1900 01 01.

Facial erythema ab igne of rapid onset.

LoPiccolo M, Crestanello J, Yoo SS, Sciubba J, Fernández C, Tausk FA

Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics.. 2008 May 105 (5):e38-40. Epub 1900 01 01.

Psychoneuroimmunology

Tausk F, Elenkov I, Moynihan J.

Dermatol Ther. 2008; 21(1): 22-31.

Facial erythema ab igne of rapid onset.

LoPiccolo M, Crestanello J, Yoo SS, Sciubba J, Fernández C, Tausk FA.

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2008; 105(5): e38-40.

Centers for psoriasis: a comprehensive approach to patient care, education and research.

Ritchlin C, Tausk F.

Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2008; 20(4): 381-3.

Stress and atopic dermatitis. (Review)

Arndt J, Smith N, Tausk F.

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2008; 4: 312-7.

What is psychocutaneous medicine?

Koblenzer CS, Koblenzer PJ, Tausk FA.

Cutis. 2008; 81(6): 487.

A clinical paradigm of delusions of parasitosis.

Sandoz A, LoPiccolo M, Kusnir D, Tausk FA.

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008; 59(4): 698-704.

Psychoneuroimmunology.

Tausk F, Elenkov I, Moynihan J

Dermatologic therapy.. 2008 21 (1):22-31. Epub 1900 01 01.

A medical conundrum: onset of psoriasis in patients receiving anti-tumour necrosis factor agents.

Ritchlin C, Tausk F

Annals of the rheumatic diseases.. 2006 December 65 (12):1541-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

A medical conundrum: onset of psoriasis in patients receiving anti-tumour necrosis factor agents.

Ritchlin C, Tausk F.

Ann Rheum Dis. 2006; 65(12): 1541-4.

Mycobacterium marinum with different responses to second-generation tetracyclines.

Cummins DL, Delacerda D, Tausk FA

International journal of dermatology.. 2005 June 44 (6):518-20. Epub 1900 01 01.

Chronic stress accelerates ultraviolet-induced cutaneous carcinogenesis.

Parker J, Klein SL, McClintock MK, Morison WL, Ye X, Conti CJ, Peterson N, Nousari CH, Tausk FA

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2004 December 51 (6):919-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Cupping: East meets West.

Yoo SS, Tausk F

International journal of dermatology.. 2004 September 43 (9):664-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Stress and the skin.

Tausk FA, Nousari H

Archives of dermatology.. 2001 January 137 (1):78-82. Epub 1900 01 01.

A patient with dermatomyositis and linear streaks on the back. Centripetal flagellate erythema (CFE) associated with dermatomyositis.

Kimyai-Asadi A, Tausk FA, Nousari HC

Archives of dermatology.. 2000 May 136 (5):667, 670. Epub 1900 01 01.

T-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia mimicking dermatomyositis.

Nousari HC, Kimyai-Asadi A, Huang CH, Tausk FA

International journal of dermatology.. 2000 February 39 (2):144-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Verrucous varicella zoster virus lesions associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Kimya-Asadi A, Tausk FA, Nousari HC

International journal of dermatology.. 2000 January 39 (1):77-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Stress and Dermatology (Editorial)

Tausk FA and Nousari HC.

Arch Dermatol. 2000; 137(1): 78-82.

Ecthyma secondary to herpes simplex virus infection.

Kimyai-Asadi A, Tausk FA, Nousari HC

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.. 1999 August 29 (2):454-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

"Centripetal flagellate erythema": a cutaneous manifestation associated with dermatomyositis.

Nousari HC, Ha VT, Laman SD, Provost TT, Tausk FA

The Journal of rheumatology.. 1999 March 26 (3):692-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Short Anagen Syndrome.

Whitmore E and Tausk, F.

J Clin Derm. 1999; 2: 30-2.

Interferon a Induced Contact Dermatitis.

Ketabchi N, Whitmore E and Tausk, F.

J Clin Derm. 1999; 2: 19-20.

A pilot study of hypnosis in the treatment of patients with psoriasis.

Tausk F, Whitmore SE

Psychotherapy and psychosomatics.. 1999 68 (4):221-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Generalized lupus panniculitis and antiphospholipid syndrome in a patient without complement deficiency.

Nousari HC, Kimyai-Asadi A, Santana HM, Diglio GM, Tausk FA, Cohen BA

Pediatric dermatology.. 1999 16 (4):273-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus associated with interferon beta-1a.

Nousari HC, Kimyai-Asadi A, Tausk FA

Lancet.. 1998 December 5352 (9143):1825-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Alternative medicine. Is it all in your mind?

Tausk FA

Archives of dermatology.. 1998 November 134 (11):1422-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

A Pilot Study of Hypnosis in the Treatment of Patients with Psoriasis.

Tausk, F and Whitmore E.

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. 1998; 68: 221-5.

Exogenous but not endogenous substance P releases histamine from isolated human skin fragments.

Tausk F, Undem B

Neuropeptides.. 1995 December 29 (6):351-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Alternative Medicine: Is it All In Your Mind?

Tausk, F.

Arch Dermatol. 1995; 29: 351-55.

Rapid increases in peptide processing enzyme expression in hippocampal neurons.

Bhat RV, Tausk FA, Baraban JM, Mains RE, Eipper BA

Journal of neurochemistry.. 1993 October 61 (4):1315-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Use of endoproteases to identify catalytic domains, linker regions, and functional interactions in soluble peptidylglycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase.

Husten EJ, Tausk FA, Keutmann HT, Eipper BA

The Journal of biological chemistry.. 1993 May 5268 (13):9709-17. Epub 1900 01 01.

Expression of a peptide processing enzyme in cultured cells: truncation mutants reveal a routing domain.

Tausk FA, Milgram SL, Mains RE, Eipper BA

Molecular endocrinology.. 1992 December 6 (12):2185-96. Epub 1900 01 01.

Expression of a Peptide Processing Enzyme in Cultured Cells .Truncation mutants Reveal Functional Domains.

Tausk, F, Milgram S, Mains R and Eipper B.

Mol Endocrinol. 1992; 7: 2185-96.

Substrate properties of C1 inhibitor Ma (alanine 434----glutamic acid). Genetic and structural evidence suggesting that the P12-region contains critical determinants of serine protease inhibitor/substrate status.

Skriver K, Wikoff WR, Patston PA, Tausk F, Schapira M, Kaplan AP, Bock SC

The Journal of biological chemistry.. 1991 May 15266 (14):9216-21. Epub 1900 01 01.

The human C3b receptor: function and role in human diseases.

Tausk F, Gigli I

The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 1990 June 94 (6 Suppl):141S-145S. Epub 1900 01 01.

The expression of C3b receptors in the differentiation of discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Tausk F, Harpster E, Gigli I

Arthritis and rheumatism.. 1990 June 33 (6):888-92. Epub 1900 01 01.

The human C3b receptor: Function and role in human diseases.

Tausk, F and Gigli I.

J Invest Dermatol. 1990; 91: 141s-145s.

Endocytosis and shedding of the decay accelerating factor on human polymorphonuclear cells.

Tausk F, Fey M, Gigli I

The Journal of immunology : official journal of the American Association of Immunologists.. 1989 November 15143 (10):3295-302. Epub 1900 01 01.

Differential expression of Langerhans cells in the epidermis of patients with leprosy.

Gimenez MF, Gigli I, Tausk FA

The British journal of dermatology.. 1989 July 121 (1):19-26. Epub 1900 01 01.

C1, C4, and C2 components of the classical pathway of complement and regulatory proteins.

Gigli I, Tausk FA

Methods in enzymology.. 1988 162 :626-39. Epub 1900 01 01.

Langerhans' cells in paracoccidioidomycosis.

Gimenez MF, Tausk F, Gimenez MM, Gigli I

Archives of dermatology.. 1987 April 123 (4):479-81. Epub 1900 01 01.

Altered erythrocyte C3b receptor expression, immune complexes, and complement activation in homosexual men in varying risk groups for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Tausk FA, McCutchan A, Spechko P, Schreiber RD, Gigli I

The Journal of clinical investigation.. 1986 October 78 (4):977-82. Epub 1900 01 01.

Deficiency of erythrocyte C3b receptor (CR1) in AIDS and AIDS-related syndromes.

Tausk FA, McCutchan JA, Schreiber RD, Spechko P, Gigli I

Bioscience reports.. 1986 January 6 (1):81-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Leprosy: altered complement receptors in disseminated disease.

Tausk F, Hoffmann T, Schreiber R, Gigli I

The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 1985 July 85 (1 Suppl):58s-61s. Epub 1900 01 01.

Leprosy: Altered complement receptor in disseminated disease.

Tausk, F, Hoffmann T, Schreiber R, Gigli I.

J Invest Dermatol. 1985; 85: 58-61.

CR1 deficiency in patients with Hansen's disease.

Tausk FA, Schreiber RD, Gigli I

Transactions of the Association of American Physicians. 1984 97 :346-52. Epub 1900 01 01.

Sarcoma synovial

Gimenez M, Tausk, F.

Rev Arg Dermatol. 1982; 94: 102.

Pemphigoid cicatricial.

Spillman H, Antognoli S, Tausk, F.

Rev Arg Dermatol. 1982; 94: 453.

Books

Integrative Dermatology (2014)

Chapter: Psychoneuroimmunology in Dermatology

Authors: Denby K, N Dufy and F Tausk

Publisher: Weil Integrative Medicine 2014

Clinical Immunodermatology (2009)

Chapter: Stress and Immunology

Authors: Tausk F, Elenkov I, Paus R and Label M

Publisher: Springer, London 2009

Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine (2008)

Chapter: Psychocutaneous Medicine

Authors: Sandoz A, Kusnir D, Koenig T and F Tausk

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2008

Stress (2008)

Chapter: Stress and Dermatology

Authors: Label M, Paus R, Woskoff O, Tausk F

Publisher: Ateneo, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2008

Clinical Management in Psychodermatology (2008)

Authors: Wolfgang Harth, Uwe Gieler, Daniel Kusnir, and Francisco Tausk

Publisher: Springer 2008

Fitzpatricks Dermatology in General Medicine (2003)

Chapter: Psychocutaneous Medicine

Authors: Koenig T, Garnis-Jones S, Rencic A and F Tausk

Publisher: McGraw-Hill 2003

Cutaneous Medicine (2001)

Chapter: Cutaneous Manifestations of Primary Immunodeficiencies.

Authors: Tausk, F and J. Winkelstein

Publisher: BC Decker 2001

Dermatology in General Medicine (1994)

Chapter: Neurobiology of the Skin

Authors: Tausk, F, Christen E, Johansson O and S Milgram

Publisher: McGraw-Hill 1994

Methods In Enzymology (1988)

Chapter: C1, C4, and C2 components of the classical pathway of complement and regulatory proteins.

Authors: Gigli, I, Tausk, F

Publisher: McGraw-Hill 1988

Dermatology in General Medicine (1987)

Chapter: The human complement system.

Authors: Gigli,I, Tausk,F

Publisher: McGraw-Hill 1987

Therapeutics in Dermatology (1983)

Chapter: Terapeutica Dermatologica en la Practica Medica

Authors: Magnin, P, Gimenez, M, Tausk, F El Ateneo

Publisher: El Ateneo, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1983

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4.6 stars

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4.8 stars

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4.7 stars

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Patient Comments

These doctors are very knowledgeable

Sep 21, 2024

Both doctors spent ample time to evaluate and determine our best treatment. Very happy with both of them

Sep 17, 2024

Awesome

Sep 13, 2024

Good

Sep 10, 2024

Good

Sep 09, 2024

Good

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. Tausk was very kind, considerate,and helpful

Aug 31, 2024

Excellent care. Excellent communication.

Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Tausk is the best!

Aug 13, 2024

The doctor (dermatologist) was very informed and helpful.

Jul 28, 2024

Very thorough

Jul 27, 2024

As usual Dr Tausk was great, and a big shout out to the resident who performed the initial exam, she was exceptional in her bedside manner, interaction and knowledge.

Jul 17, 2024

3.4

There was not much, if any, discussion of the prescription medications provided and alternative options, what works best for me, etc. However, I find that Dr. Tausk is highly knowledgable, will always answer questions, and the advanced knowledge regarding specific conditions is so incredibly important for anyone seeking his specialized care that I will always recommend him and am beyond satisfied with how I feel leaving each appointment.

Jul 06, 2024

5.0

The caregiver was very thorough. And well educated with my problem.

Jul 05, 2024

5.0

He was very good and offered additional Information about the available medications.

Jun 21, 2024

1.0

I would never recommend Dr. Tausk, for any reason.

Apr 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tausk not only prescribed a new medication for me but took the time to educate me on how the medication works, and it's risk factors and his availability if I should experience any complications or have any other new issues. I appreciate good doctors.

Mar 26, 2024

5.0

Great

Mar 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Tausk is an expert and has helped me immensely with psoriasis. The only doctor that has helped me. What a blessing.

Feb 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tausk is an excellent provider who listens and responds with professionalism and compassion.

Jan 14, 2024

3.0

Good exsperiance

Oct 14, 2023

5.0

He is very qualified in looking at an issue and deciding the best solution at that time.

Oct 08, 2023

5.0

True professional, gave me new hope where other doctors failed

Sep 19, 2023

5.0

I was diagnosed with a very rare skin disease [...] 6 yrs. ago. Dr. Tausk has helped guide me through this disease with care, compassion and is the BEST doctor I have ever had.

Aug 16, 2023

5.0

The Drs are excellent. I literally love my Doctors. Dr Tausk and Dr Ritchlin saved my life

Jul 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Alicia Meza and Dr. Tausk were great combo !!

Jul 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tausk is a wonderful man and doctor. I'd definitely recommend him.

Jul 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. did referral to pulmonologist - been trying to find one - finally got scheduled but 3 months.

Jun 29, 2023

5.0

I have been working with Dr Tausk for 6 years and he is an excellent doctor who has helped me with a very rare skin disease.. Saved my life

May 07, 2023

5.0

Exactly what I needed

Mar 17, 2023

5.0

It's a very long drive for me but worth it to know someone is trying to help my condition

Feb 17, 2023

2.6

Was a bit confused of information from the intern vs actual dr. After visit summary is also somewhat conflicting information.

Jan 13, 2023

5.0

I am happy that the existence of the parasitic infection from months ago was included in ongoing care. I need to inform Dr Tausk of my discovery of them present again Monday. Final blood labs and stool analysis will be more conclusive.

Jan 04, 2023

1.0

Worst experience I've had with a dermatologist. He hardly even looked at me. I will not use his services again and will cancel the appointment that Is scheduled for June. Resident did everything. Doctor was just a figurehead.

Jan 04, 2023

5.0

I have a rare skin condition that I have had for over 5years..Dr.Tausk has been working with me over this entire time and has been so helpful and I feel like he has saved my life..he has been very upfront about my disease and helped me get my quality of life back..He truly cares about his patients and goes above and beyond to help anyway he can..

Jan 02, 2023

5.0

I have been a patient with Dr.Tausk for 5years as I have a rare skin condition..he is an outstanding doctor

Nov 07, 2022

5.0

He always shows concern about my problem and gives me excellent advice.

Nov 07, 2022

4.6

Care was good. [...]

Oct 19, 2022

5.0

They are very good to me.

Oct 14, 2022

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Tausk for the last 5 years..I have a rare skin condition that Dr.Tausk has helped me get through.. Excellent Doctor..

Oct 05, 2022

5.0

This is a good experience

Sep 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Tausk is a Fantastic provider

Sep 12, 2022

3.0

No real explanation about additional questions asked. 'Put lotion on it'.

Aug 28, 2022

5.0

Good.

Aug 19, 2022

5.0

Dr.Tausk has been my dermatologist for the last 5 years..I was diagnosed with a rare skin disease and I was so fortunate to get to have such an amazing doctor.. He is one of the best doctors I have ever had..Dr.Tausk has gone above and beyond to try and give me some quality of life.. Outstanding doctor!!

Aug 04, 2022

5.0

I liked Dr. Tausk very much!

Jul 22, 2022

5.0

I liked Dr. Tausk very much! I appreciated the fact that he kept reiterating that if I saw anything suspicious on my skin to call the office immediately. He was very friendly, caring and genuine and totally made me feel at ease! His residents were excellent, also!

Jul 16, 2022

5.0

Very good. Doctor went over & above.

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tausk is second to none; a knowledgeable, thorough, empathic Provider.

Jul 07, 2022

5.0

I have a very rare skin disorder and have been so fortunate to find Dr.Tausk who I have worked with for the past 5 years..He is a great Doctor who cares about his patients and is very accessible at any time..He always tries to find ways to help me live a quality life..Excellent Doctor!!

Jun 29, 2022

5.0

Very good.

Apr 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent care.

Mar 23, 2022

1.0

[...] The Dr dismissed my concerns and made me feel very small. [...]

Feb 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tausk is caring and helpful. His bedside manner is excellent and he really makes you feel like he is someone who is genuine. I wish all doctors were like him.

Feb 19, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

Feb 10, 2022