Dr. Robert Finkelstein
Dermatology · The Center for Skin Wellness · Sarasota, FL
Dr. Robert P. Finkelstein, D.O. is a board-certified dermatologist and family medicine physician and the founder of the Center for Skin Wellness in Sarasota, Florida. A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Finkelstein holds dual board certification in dermatology and family medicine and has been caring for patients across Sarasota, Bradenton, and the greater Tampa Bay area for more than two decades. His practice combines general and cosmetic dermatology with a holistic, osteopathic approach to patient care.
If you are seeking a board-certified dermatologist in Sarasota or Bradenton, Florida, Dr. Robert P. Finkelstein, D.O. and the Center for Skin Wellness offer more than 30 years of clinical and cosmetic dermatology experience, dual board certification in both dermatology and family medicine, and a holistic osteopathic approach to patient care that sets the practice apart across the Sarasota and Tampa Bay area. Dr. Finkelstein graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990, completed his internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and built his early career as both a clinical dermatologist and associate clinical professor at UMDNJ in the Philadelphia area before relocating to Florida in 2002. He founded the Center for Skin Wellness in Sarasota, where he continues to practice general and cosmetic dermatology today, incorporating cutting-edge medical technology and a genuine enthusiasm for patient education into every appointment. Dr. Finkelstein serves patients in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and the surrounding communities of Southwest Florida.
Dr. Robert P. Finkelstein, D.O. is a dual board-certified dermatologist and family medicine physician and the founder of the Center for Skin Wellness in Sarasota, Florida. With more than 30 years of experience in clinical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Finkelstein brings an osteopathic, whole-person approach to skin health for patients across Sarasota, Bradenton, and the Tampa Bay area. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and a former associate clinical professor at UMDNJ.
Dr. Robert P. Finkelstein brings something genuinely rare to dermatology in Sarasota, Florida — dual board certification in both dermatology and family medicine, combined with an osteopathic foundation that shapes every patient interaction he has.
As the founder of the Center for Skin Wellness in Sarasota, Dr. Finkelstein has been caring for patients across the Sarasota, Bradenton, and greater Tampa Bay area for more than two decades. His practice is built on a whole-person philosophy that goes beyond treating the skin in isolation — informed by his osteopathic training, he approaches every patient with a holistic perspective that considers the full picture of their health and wellbeing.
A Career Built Across Two Coasts Dr. Finkelstein graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990 and completed a rotating internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. Following his training in both family medicine and dermatology, he built his early career in the Philadelphia area — working as a clinical dermatologist and serving as an associate clinical professor at UMDNJ, where his passion for teaching and medicine intersected.
In 2002, Dr. Finkelstein relocated to Florida, joining Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Group and serving patients across the Tampa to Sarasota corridor. He then founded the Center for Skin Wellness in Sarasota — a practice he continues to lead today — bringing his clinical expertise, academic background, and genuine enthusiasm for patient care to every appointment.
Dr. Finkelstein resides in Bradenton with his wife Nancy and their dog Lola.
General & Cosmetic Dermatology in Sarasota Dr. Finkelstein's practice at the Center for Skin Wellness covers both general and cosmetic dermatology — from medical skin conditions and skin cancer screenings to aesthetic treatments that help patients look and feel their best. He maintains an avid interest in medical technology and medical informatics, incorporating cutting-edge technologies into his practice to streamline patient care and deliver more precise, efficient treatment.
His osteopathic background and training provide patients with a well-rounded, holistic approach to skin health that distinguishes the Center for Skin Wellness from conventional dermatology practices in the Sarasota and Bradenton area.