Melanie S. Hecker completed her residency in The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where she was chief resident in the dermatology department. During her Residency, she published numerous articles on many dermatological conditions including psoriasis and cosmetic related conditions. This extensive training as well as her training with nationally recognized cosmetic dermatologists, give her great insight into developing treatments well suited to individual patient needs -- including alpha and beta hydroxy acid peels, Botox™ and collagen treatments. Dr. Hecker is currently on staff at Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale FL, North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach,Fl Imperial Point Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dr. Hecker completed her undergraduate work and masters degree in business administration at New York University. Upon completion of the post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Columbia University, she entered medical school at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She then completed her internship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. She joined the faculty and staff at St. Luke’s Hospital Center in New York as an assistant attending where she was the dermatologic clinic chief, director of their clinical research unit, and was the department expert on nail dermatology. She is also an associate in clinical dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University.

Dr. Hecker has published numerous articles on the latest therapies in dermatology and cosmetic treatments and has made related television and radio appearances. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Dermatology Foundation. Dr. Hecker is also a member of American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons & The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. She is pleased to now practice medicine in South Florida and specialize in all aspects of dermatologic care including dermatologic surgery, cosmetic skin care and laser surgery for children, adults and seniors.

Dr. David Hecker, MD is a Board-certified Dermatologist  with over 10 years' experience in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.  A native of South Florida and alumnus of Pine Crest Preparatory School, Dr. Hecker completed his undergraduate work at Princeton University and then attended the University of Florida School of Medicine, where he received the "Best in Dermatology" award for his graduating class.  Dr. Hecker served his Dermatology Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where he was Chief Resident.  Dr. Hecker also completed a Dermatopharmacology Research Fellowship at Mount Sinai during which he published numerous articles on dermatologic and cosmetic-related conditions such as Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Alopecia, Herpes Simplex, and Nail Fungus.

Dr. David Hecker has served as a reviewer of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and Cutis.  He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Broward County Medical Association.  Dr. Hecker is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology

 Hecker Dermatology Group, PA, is proud to announce the addition of David Hecker, MD to its practice.  Dr. David Hecker's practice will be serving the communities of Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach.  He has several areas of expertise in the field of Dermatology, including skin cancer, psoriasis, acne, eczema, geriatric dermatology, and cosmetic surgery.  Here at Hecker Dermatology Group, PA, we pride ourselves on easy-to-get appointments and excellent quality of care.

 Dr. Hecker is fully aware that the incidence of skin cancer is on the rise, and believes that twice yearly skin examinations ensures great skin health.  Skin cancers are the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States. More than a million estimated new nonmelanoma skin cancers are diagnosed in the United States each year.  Dr. Hecker believes that causes for the increased incidence of skin cancer include an aging population, improved detection, an increased use of tanning beds, and environmental factors such as depletion of the ozone layer.