Meet Dr. HACKER
Meet Dr. Steven M. Hacker, MD
Double Board Certified, Mohs Micrographic Surgery By American Board Of Medical Specialties And American Board Of Dermatology.
Dr. Steven Hacker founded Hacker Dermatology in 1994. He started in a small 2 room office just west of the Intracoastal Bridge on George Bush Blvd. in Delray Beach (long before Atlantic Avenue became a trendy destination spot) and shortly thereafter moved to his current location.
Dr. Hacker is an inventor and holds over 14 patents for devices in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering. As a Phi Beta Kappa, Dr. Steven Hacker was 19 years old when he was one of 12 students selected from a national pool to enter medical school early (through the prestigious Junior Honors Medical Program). As an author, he’s published in several textbooks and in more than 20 peer-reviewed medical journals.
As a double board certified Mohs surgeon and dermatologic surgeon, Dr. Hacker has treated well over 25,000 skin cancer patients, many requiring Mohs micrographic surgery for high-risk tumors located on the face. As a dermatologist, Dr. Hacker has experience with well over 100,000 patient encounters.
Dr. Hacker is licensed in both Florida and Colorado and is a Board Certified Dermatologist and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, fellow of the American Society for Dermatology Surgery and a fellow of the American Society of Mohs Surgery.
Dr. Steven Hacker’s reputation for providing expert, caring, and ethical dermatology earned him recognition from his colleagues and peer physicians who have voted him a Castle Connolly, Florida “Top Doctor” every year for the last 25 years .
As a dermatologist, Dr. Hacker treats many of the area’s doctors, models, and celebrities. His practice went completely state-of-the-art and went paperless 2000 when he digitized over 25,000 patient charts.
Present Position
Founder & President, Steven M. Hacker, MD PA, 1994 – present.
Procedures Performed
Moh’s & Reconstructive skin cancer surgery
Cosmetic Procedures Including: Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane
Postdoctoral Training
Notable Post Graduate Continuing Education:
Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education Aesthetic Symposium (16 hours CME) – Oct. 2015
Cosmetic BootCamp Aspen Colorado (16 hours CME) – July 2011
South Beach Aesthetic Symposium (25 hours AMA CME) – Feb 2010
Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education Association – 2007
Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education Aesthetic Symposium – September 2007
Residency: Dermatology, Shands Hospital
University of Florida, Gainesville
Chief Resident, Dermatology
Intern/Residency: Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Hospitals University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Education
M.D. University of Florida, Gainesville
B.S., Interdisciplinary Basic Biological Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville
Junior Honors Medical Program (1 of 12 selected nationally)
University of Florida, Gainesville
Double Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology – October 1994
Recertified 2001 and 2013
Founding Member of American Board of Medical Specialties
For Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Sub Specialty- Dec 2023.
Honors / Awards
- One of twelve selected nationally to enter medical school early through prestigious Jr. Honors Medical Program-selected at age of nineteen 1983
- Dr. Steven Hacker has been selected and recognized by his peers, colleagues and referring doctors in the state of Florida as a best dermatologist resulting in a designation and selection as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for the last 24 years running straight
- Awarded with 15 patents in biomedical engineering, biochemistry and medical devices.
- Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Societies
Phi Beta Kappa
Golden Key Honor Society
Noah Worcester Dermatological Society
American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
American College of Physicians, Associate – 1989-1991
American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society of Mohs Surgery, Fellow
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Fellow
Florida Medical Association
Palm Beach County Medical Society
Palm Beach Derm Society
Florida Society of Dermatology
Television Interviews
- NBC Affiliates – Today’s Health with Faith Daniels, Segment on Sensitive Skin – 7/19/97 – 11:30 a.m.
- CNBC Affiliates – Today’s Health with Faith Daniels, Segment on Sensitive Skin – 7/20/97 – 3:00 p.m.
- PBF. ABC Affiliate – News Segment on Botox Therapy – Aired 1/16/98 – 11:00 p.m.
- NBC Affiliates – Parenting in the 90’s with Kim Alexis – Segment on Sunscreens – 1/3/98
Speaking Engagements
- YPO Regional Meeting, Speaker 2002 “Recognizing signs of Skin Cancer”
- Enterprise Development Corporation, Guest Panelist- Funding the Life Sciences 2008
- Palm Beach County Medical Society Speaker Future of Medicine 2008
- TEPR 2008 Speaker on Electronic Medical Records
- North Broward Hospital District – General Topics/Office Medicine
- 5/95 – to Family Physicians: Common Dermatological Disorders
- University of Florida Dermatology Grand Rounds – March 1995
- Florida Society of Dermatology – Breakers, West Palm Beach
- 6/94 – PXE: Update of Recognition and Management
- Family Practice ‘94 – Orlando, Hilton
- 6/94 – a. HSV Infection
- Cancers of the Skin: A clinical approach to diagnosis
- Florida State Department of Corrections – Gainesville Hilton
- 11/93 – Cutaneous Disease in the Correctional Population
- Florida State Massage Association
- 2/94 – Cutaneous Disease in the Massage Population
- University of Florida, Medical School
- 2/92, 4/92, 11/92 – a. Cutaneous Manifestations Internal Disease
Publications
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
- Hacker SM: Axillary String Phlebitis in Pregnancy: A Variant of Mondor’s Disease. JAAD 30:636-638, l99~
- Hecker D, Hacker SM, Ramos-Caro FA: Transient Ectropion associated with Topical Fluorouracil. Cutis 52
137-138, 1994. - Hacker SM, Flowers FP: Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Actinic Keratosis: A Review of Diagnosis an Management. Postgraduate Medicine 93(8):1 15-126, 1993.
- Hacker SM, Ramos-Caro FA: Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Review of Diagnosis and Management. Postgraduate Medicine 9(8):101-111, 1993.
- Hacker SM, Ramos-Caro F: An Unusual Presentation of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis. Int J Derm 32:594
597, 1993. - Hacker SM, Beers B, Ramos-Caro F, Flowers F: Juvenile Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum; Recognition an Management. Pediatric Dermatology 10(1): 19-25, 1993.
- Hacker SM, Berkowitz M, Cody R: Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a Patient with Hairy Cell Leukemia, Cuti
51:251-252, 1993. - Hacker SM, Ramos-Caro F, Flowers F: Azathioprine in Dermatology. International Journal of Dermatolog
1992, 31(12):873-874. - Ford M. Smith K, CrokerB, Hacker SM, Flowers: Large Granular Lymphocytes within the epidermis of erythem multiforme lesions. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1992, 27(3):460-462.
- Hacker SM, Rasmussen JE: The effect of Flashlamp pumped pulsed dye laser on Psoriasis. Archives c Dermatology 1992, 128:853-855.
- Hacker SM, Flowers FP. Diligent Diagnosis: Reading the skin signs of hematologic disease and malignanc5 Modern Medicine 1994, 62(5):30-37.
- Hacker SM, Flowers FP. Diligent Diagnosis: Identifying cutaneous manifestions of endocrine disease, an gastrointestinal diseases, Modern Medicine 62:28-36, 1994.
- Hacker SM, flowers FP. Diligent Diagnosis: Identifying cutaneous manifestations of connective tissue diseas and GI disorders, part 3 of 3. Modern Medicine 63, 1999.
- Hacker SM, Ford M: An Unusual Presentation: Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans on the Face. Int J Dern
1994, 33(8):568-569. - Hacker SM, Stone K, Ford M, Flowers FP. The absence of anti-single stranded DNA antibodies in patients with vulvar LSA. Arch Derm, 1994, 130:1454-5.
- Hacker SM: Common Infections of the skin. Postgraduate Medicine. 96(2):43-52, 1994.
- Hacker SM, Knight B, Leiclitman AB, et al: Primary T-cell Lymphoma in the Renal Transplant Patient. Transplantation 1992, 53(3) :691-692.
- Hacker SM, Williamson B, Lisco 5, Kure J, Shea M, Pitt B: Protein C Deficiency and Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Third Decade. American Journal of Cardiology 137-13 8, July 1, 1991.
- Hacker SM: Common Disorders of Pigmentation, CME Article. Postgraduate Medicine 99(6):77-186, 1996.
- Hacker SM, Bisno Al, Rogten’SP. Today’s Strategies for Bacterial Skin Infection, Patient Care 31(6):78-95, 1997.
- Hacker SM, Bisno Al, Rogten’SP. Today’s Strategies for Bacterial Skin Infection, Patient Care 31(6):78-95, in press, 1999
NON-PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
- Hacker SM, Lupus and the Skin. Lupus Lifeline, Fall 1994.
- Hacker SM, Cutaneous Manifestations of Smoking. On Call – Journal of Palm Beach County Medical Society May, 1995.
- Hacker SM, Harmful Effects of the Sun. Inside Magazine. Winter 1994-1995.
Trusted Links
Patient Reviews on Google for Dr. Hacker
Always a pleasant experience dealing with the kind office staff. Dr. Hacker is an outstanding physician who genuinely cares about his patients and is extremely knowledgeable.
The experience with Dr. Hacker and his staff is unique. He is totally professional, competent and listens. He should write the book on how to run a medical office and treat patients with care and excellent service.…
The experience with Dr. Hacker and his staff is unique. He is totally professional, competent and listens. He should write the book on how to run a medical office and treat patients with care and excellent service. His staff is equally competent and welcoming. Run to his office ,if you need a dermatologist.
Dr. Hacker diagnosed a melanoma on my thigh 15 years ago and referred me for surgery. Thank god all turned out well. I am eternally grateful to Dr. Hacker for saving my life.
Dr. Hacker is an amazing dermatologist. He has the best bedside manner and is one of the most pleasant doctors I’ve ever seen. He takes his time providing a thorough full-body examination and answers all…
Dr. Hacker is an amazing dermatologist. He has the best bedside manner and is one of the most pleasant doctors I’ve ever seen. He takes his time providing a thorough full-body examination and answers all questions that I had. His staff are kind, caring and courteous.
I have been seeing Dr. Hacker for years and not only is he an amazing doctor but the staff is wonderful as well. Being born and raised in South Florida is a blessing but sometimes we get the negative side effects…
I have been seeing Dr. Hacker for years and not only is he an amazing doctor but the staff is wonderful as well. Being born and raised in South Florida is a blessing but sometimes we get the negative side effects from the hot sun. Dr. Hacker has made me feel at ease even having moles removed for possible skin cancer starting at a young age. He is THE BEST !! Highly Recommend!
Dr Hacker is without a doubt the best dermatologist in South Florida. Extremely professional and fantastic customer service. Wouldn't use anyone else!
Dr. Hacker has been my doctor for over 15 years. He found a melanoma and basically saved my life. He and his staff are so professional and pleasant to be around and they take you on time :). He will be my…
Dr. Hacker has been my doctor for over 15 years. He found a melanoma and basically saved my life. He and his staff are so professional and pleasant to be around and they take you on time :). He will be my dermatologist forever.
I love Dr Hacker. He always makes me feel at ease when ever I've needed procedures done. I've also never had to wait more then 5 minutes from my appointment time to see him. He always discusses my options and has…
I love Dr Hacker. He always makes me feel at ease when ever I've needed procedures done. I've also never had to wait more then 5 minutes from my appointment time to see him. He always discusses my options and has never tried to talk me into unnecessary procedures. I see him every 6 months for a check and he always makes me feel good whatever the checkup reveals. Great dermatologist!!
Dear Dr. Hacker,
I wanted to thank you for your generosity and spectacular work on my squamous cell... Obviously one of your more difficult cases! :) Your staff is as helpful and amazing as you are, and I am…
Dear Dr. Hacker,
I wanted to thank you for your generosity and spectacular work on my squamous cell... Obviously one of your more difficult cases! :) Your staff is as helpful and amazing as you are, and I am grateful for such a great team! (Your Favorite)
Dr. Hacker & Staff,
Thank you for taking such great care of my mom last month, and for seeing her on such short notice. She told me on more than one occasion how nice everyone in the office was, and how…
Dr. Hacker & Staff,
Thank you for taking such great care of my mom last month, and for seeing her on such short notice. She told me on more than one occasion how nice everyone in the office was, and how professional Dr. Hacker was. In my job, I interact with hundreds of dermatology offices across Florida. After my mom’s experience, I could not have brought her to a better office/staff.
Sincerely, P.F.
Thank you for your heart felt kindness, generosity and wonderful care. I speak for our whole family when I say we feel so blessed to call you are friend and are doctor. I include your staff because they reflect so…
Thank you for your heart felt kindness, generosity and wonderful care. I speak for our whole family when I say we feel so blessed to call you are friend and are doctor. I include your staff because they reflect so beautifully your philosophy and “light”.
Dear Dr. Hacker,
I thought you’d get a kick out of my “results”. As you know, my husband went on a weeks business trip and I took myself to your office for a RESTYLANE® Treatment. I picked my hubby up at the…
Dear Dr. Hacker,
I thought you’d get a kick out of my “results”. As you know, my husband went on a weeks business trip and I took myself to your office for a RESTYLANE® Treatment. I picked my hubby up at the airport six days after and we went to lunch. Across the table, he looked at me and said: “you look awfully pretty today, are wearing a different make up or something”
I replied “or something”
He said “Well keep it up, you look great!”
Thumbs up to RESTYLANE®!!
Thank you. Another Dr. Hacker RESTYLANE® patient.
Dear Dr. Hacker,
I am so glad Dr. ----- did send me to your office. Thank you so very very much that you took action so promptly and took care of me. I feel good and hope all will end well.
Dear Elizabeth and Dr. Hacker,
Thank you so much for taking my “skin irritation” on short notice and solving the problem. I am pleased to report that the irritation is gone and I am no longer wearing perfume.…
Dear Elizabeth and Dr. Hacker,
Thank you so much for taking my “skin irritation” on short notice and solving the problem. I am pleased to report that the irritation is gone and I am no longer wearing perfume. It cleared up in the first 10 days of use. I believe that your office represents what is something that I have found in the past but not often in today’s busy schedules. Your professionalism and instant attention shows the highest standards of your professions.
Sincerely... BA, patient.