Dr Hruza is an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology and Otolaryngology at St Louis University. He received his medical degree from New York University, his MBA from Washington University and completed his dermatology residency at New York University Medical Center. This was followed by a laser surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School and a Mohs and dermatologic surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before his current position, he was an Associate Professor of Dermatology, Surgery and Otolaryngology and Director of Dermatologic Surgery training at Washington University in St Louis. He currently serves on the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Board of Directors, is President of the Missouri State Medical Association and is immediate Past President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has contributed more than 180 publications to the medical literature.