Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., Dermatologist, Named to Castle Connolly's 2012 Top Doctors List

MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL and EAGAN, Minn., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized dermatologist Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., of Crutchfield Dermatology (http://www.crutchfielddermatology.com/) has been selected as one of the country's best dermatologists by the Castle Connolly medical review organization for 2012 for providing the best service in exceptional skin care.

"I am honored to have been selected by my peers and the Castle Connolly medical review board as a best dermatologist. There is nothing more humbling and satisfying than to be recognized by my colleagues for the quality service to patients and the best skin care in Minnesota. I truly appreciate their recognition and confidence in naming me for this best skin care honor," said Dr. Crutchfield.

Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is a healthcare research and information company founded in 1991. Their goal is to help guide consumers to America's top doctors and top hospitals using a detailed survey and comprehensive research process. Physicians profiled in the Castle Connolly "Top Doctors™" guides are selected following an extensive nomination, research and screening process, which involves soliciting nominations from tens of thousands of doctors across the United States each year. Additionally, he has been selected as one of the "Top 10 Dermatologists in the U.S" by Black Enterprise Magazine, and one of the "Top 21 African-American physicians in America" by the Atlanta Post.

Dr. Crutchfield is considered one of the best cosmetic dermatologists in the United States. He is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. In addition to his doctorate degree, he also has a master's degree in molecular biology from the Mayo Clinic. He did his internship training at the Gundersen Clinic and his dermatology residency at the University of Minnesota. He is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, teaching medical students, dermatology residents, nursing students, and other healthcare providers. 

In local and national surveys involving physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and healthcare facilities, Dr. Crutchfield has been recognized as one of the nation's leading and best skin care experts. Honors include "Top Doctor" (Minneapolis St. Paul magazine), "Top Doctor for Women" (Minnesota Monthly magazine), "America's Top Dermatologists" (Consumers' Research Council of America), and "The Best Doctors in America 2011-2012" (Best Doctors). In addition to these accolades, Dr. Crutchfield has received the "Gold Triangle Award" from the American Academy of Dermatology, the "Karis Humanitarian Award" from the Mayo Clinic and the "Physician Health Care Hero Award" from Medica, Twin Cities Business and Kare 11 Broadcasting. Dr. Crutchfield is a regularly invited guest on the Lori and Julia Show on myTalk 107.1 radio. Dr. Crutchfield is also the Team Dermatologist for the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins.

Crutchfield Dermatology also has an award-winning website, ranked as a "Favorite Place" by Google, that contains hundreds of hours of helpful, consumer-friendly skin care information at www.CrutchfieldDermatology.com

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