Amilcar E. Rizzo, MD, FAAD

About the Provider

Amilcar Rizzo, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. His interest in dermatology began at a young age after developing a phototoxic reaction in his skin, sparking his intellectual curiosity for investigating human skin biology. Originally from California, Dr. Rizzo and his wife, a Greenville native, moved from New York to the Upstate.

Dr. Rizzo is the author and co-author of several scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the Journal of Dermatological Treatment, and the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Throughout his career, he has participated in prestigious fellowships and secured funding from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Howard Hughes Medical Fellows Program. He also received the Loren D. Carlson Award, the highest research accolade given to a graduating medical student.

Dr. Rizzo provides expertise in managing medical conditions like acne, actinic keratosis, eczema, moles, psoriasis, and skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma). His extensive background in basic, clinical, and translational research allows him to offer patients the latest therapeutic options while recognizing that each patient is unique. He is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered dermatologic care and improving the quality of life for his patients.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing sports, traveling, and dining.

Certifications

• Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology

Education

• Residency, Dermatology: New York Medical College, Department of Dermatology
• Residency, Dermatology: University of California Davis Medical Center, Department of Dermatology
• Internship: University of California, San Francisco-East Bay, Department of Surgery
• Medical School: University of California, Davis School of Medicine
• Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles

Research Fellowships

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Medical Fellows Program, Stanford University
• Dermatoepidemiology Fellowship, Brown University
• Research Fellow, Institutional Research Training Grant (T32), University of California Davis

Honors & Awards

• Loren D. Carlson Award, University of California, Davis School of Medicine

Professional Organizations & Affiliations

• Fellow: American Academy of Dermatology