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Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD

(103 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Professional interests include: ringworm , keloid removal, atypical moles (dysplastic nevi), and more.

8701 Darrow Road Mail Code Tw3-2
Twinsburg, OH 44087

(330) 888-4000

Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD is a dermatologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center.

Office Locations

Address:

1611 S Green Road
Cleveland, OH 44121

Address:

1611 S Green Road Suite 146
South Euclid, OH 44121

Address:

8701 Darrow Road Mail Code Tw3-2
Twinsburg, OH 44087

Some issues Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD can help you with:

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"As you may notice, when the temperature drops the humidity drops, and our furnaces turn on and all of those things take moisture out of the air," explained Amy Kassouf, MD, dermatologist for...”—"Dealing with Dry Skin in Cold Weather", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , February 2023

“Regularly eating high G.I. foods like pizza, cookies and sweetened yogurts can force your body to increase its production of insulin and lead to a host of issues over time, including inflammation...”—"Will Cutting Out Dairy Give Me Clear Skin?", New York Times, March 2022

“But, according to Amy Kassouf, M.D., a dermatologist at Cleveland Clinic, wearing sunglasses to protect our eyes is just as important.”—"Daily Health Stories", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , June 2019

diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	642
injections	16
lab tests	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	199
skin procedures	198

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	60
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	707
injections	22
phototherapy (light therapy)	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	252
skin procedures	270

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	69
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	515
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	225
skin procedures	224

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	90
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	140
doctor visit	616
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	262
skin procedures	261

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	43
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	631
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	363
skin procedures	362

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	38
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	716
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	329
skin procedures	328

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	50
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

doctor visit	728
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	356
skin procedures	355

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	43
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

doctor visit	665
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	374
skin procedures	373

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	54
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

doctor visit	1526
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	751
skin procedures	750

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD treated as a dermatologist in Cleveland, OH were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and injections.

diagnostic procedures	116
doctor visit	750
injections	19
lab tests	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	345
skin procedures	347

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD.

**Gender**
Female	258
Male	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	397
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	44
75 to 84	138
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	223

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

She completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. She is certified by the Dermatology and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland (1996)

Board Certification: Dermatology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 103 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy Hehr Kassouf, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$943 SOOLANTRA $398	TWYNEO $202	EPIDUO FORTE $148	AKLIEF $100	EPIDUO $32	Other $63
Celgene Corporation	$582 Otezla $554	$27
AbbVie, Inc.	$509 Humira $280	Skyrizi $105	$124
Amgen Inc.	$400 Enbrel $223	Otezla $177
AbbVie Inc.	$299 Rinvoq $221	Skyrizi $77
Other	$2,001 STELARA $185	COSENTYX $183	Sotyktu $172	VTAMA $124	ILUMYA $98	Other $1,239

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,517
Education	$132
Gift	$83

Biography

Dr. Amy Kassouf practices dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. Kassouf's areas of expertise include cryotherapy, psoriasis, and dermatomyositis. She is affiliated with Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center. For her professional training, Dr. Kassouf completed a residency program at the University Hospitals, Cleveland. Dr. Kassouf is rated highly by her patients.