TV Appearances

Highlight of Dr. Finzi on News Programs *

Eric Finzi, M.D., Ph.D., has been featured as an expert in dermatology in numerous television news programs (in chronological order):

March 3, 2008 - Dr. Angela Lotsikas and her patient Kim were featured on the 11 pm newscast with Doreen Gentzler, anchor and medical reporter, WRC-TV, NBC 4 in Washington, DC. Dr. Lotsikas treated Kim's acne scarring with the fractional skin resurfacing laser to rebuild collagen and improve overall skin tone and texture. Story.

March 1, 2007 - Dr. Finzi and his patient Jennifer appeared on ABC 7 news with medical reporter Kathy Fowler about how to reduce scars using a newly FDA-approved technique called Fractional Laser Resurfacing. Story

February 2007 - Dr. Angela Lotsikas appeared on Retirement Living's The Voice with Margaux St. Ledger to discuss and demonstrate the latest anti-aging techniques including Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm filler treatment, skin care products and Fractional Laser Resurfacing. Story

February 21, 2007 - ABC 7's medical correspondent Kathy Fowler interviews Dr. Eric Finzi and his patient Debbie K. about his study published in Dermatologic Surgery that found that breast enlargement occurred naturally in 43% of patients who underwent one or more tumescent liposuction surgeries. Story

May 25, 2006, ABC News Good Morning America with Charles Gibson interviewing Dr. Eric Finzi live in the GMA Times Square Studios about his Botox to Treat Depression study findings. Video - Story

May 24, 2006, WTTG Fox 5 10 o'clock newscast with Laura Evans reporting on Dr. Finzi's botox to treat depression study findings.

May 15, 2006, Dr. Eric Finzi and Dr. Erika Wasserman featured on the 5 pm newscast with WJLA-TV's (ABC) medical reporter Kathy Fowler about their new study which concluded Botulinum Toxin A, known as Botox, is an effective treatment for depression. 9 out of 10 clinically depressed study patients, including Kathleen who is featured in the news story, were no longer depressed 2 months after treatment to the frown lines with Botox Cosmetic.
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November 27, 2005 - Dr. Finzi and patient are featured in a story on Aldara, the FDA-approved topical cream to treat skin cancer.

May 3, 2005 -Washington, DC, Dr. Finzi appears with W*USA-TV six o'clock am news anchor Mike Walter in a story on dual careers.  Dr. Finzi, also an accomplished artist and sculptor, has a studio in Kensington where he creates art two days a week, and an office in Chevy Chase, MD where he sculpts bodies and faces three days a week.  Dr. Finzi's artwork has been exhibited in galleries and shows in Washington, DC, New York City, Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix. 

TBD April/May 2005 - Washington, DC, W*USA-TV, anchor Mike Walters’ series on dual careers. Dr. Finzi is featured as a dermatologist and artist/sculptor.

TBD April/May 2005 -Washington, DC, WJLA-TV with medical reporter Kathy Fowler discussing the popular non-invasive cosmetic technique, Thermage, as an alternative to a surgical face lift.

July 26, 2004, Washington - DC, WJLA-TV with medical reporter Kathy Fowler discussing the link between skin cancer and tanning machines. Dr. Finzi’s patient Holly, a 32 year old mom, has had over 20 basal cell carcinomas removed from her body as a result of using a tanning bed in her early teens and 20s.

March 21, 2004 -Baltimore, Maryland, WBFF-TV Fox 45’s Just B TV television program discussing the latest craze in facial skin rejuvenation using the Thermage technique.

January 1, 2004 - Washington, D.C., CBS affiliate W*USA-TV 9am newscast live talking about liposuction benefits and advancements with anchor Mike Walter for a New Year, New You segment.

November 7, 2003 - Washington D.C., Fox 5 WTTG-TV’s 5 o’clock newscast live in the studio with Dr. Finzi and his patient Kristin to reveal the results of a story medical reporter Allison Seymour produced based on the “Breast Enlargement Induced by Liposuction” study.

September 16, 2002 - Washington, D.C., Fox 5, WTTG-TV’s 5 o’clock newscast. Dr. Finzi and his patient Michael are featured in a story on the popularity of men undergoing liposuction.

June 25, 2002 - Maryland Public Television’s Digital Connection, a topical half-hour live interactive program discussing liposuction.

June 24, 2002 - A & E Investigative Reports: Beauty Under the Knife produced by Newsweek Carlton TV. Dr. Finzi and his patient Jeannie are featured in a report on the popularity of liposuction.

June 20, 2002 - nationally syndicated program Entertainment Tonight featured Dr. Finzi and his patient while promoting A & E’s Investigative Reports: Beauty Under the Knife.

 June 10, 2002 - Washington, D.C., WJLA-TV medical reporter Kathy Fowler interviews Dr. Finzi regarding the discovery of a melanoma gene.

February 8, 2002 - Washington, DC & Baltimore, Maryland news stations WJLA-TV, W*USA-TV, WBAL-TV and WRC-TV cover Dr. Finzi’s Johns Hopkins Medical Center press conference regarding his successful surgery to remove a malignant melanoma growth from Maryland Governor Parris Glendenning’s scalp.

May 18, 2000 - Washington, DC, CBS affiliate W*USA-TV, Healthfront, a magazine-style program feature on liposuction.

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