The SkinTRUST Society’s® expert multi-disciplinary physician board consists of dermatologists, skin cancer surgeons, allergists, immunologists, and pediatricians who are also pioneering researchers, and dedicated parents. The SkinTRUST® is the first dermatologist-founded society that empowers you to make informed choices about cosmetics and everyday skin care products. Products certified to the SkinTRUST Society’s® strict American standard for safety and effectiveness are easily identified with the Society’s distinctive Seal. Unaffiliated with any skin care product brand and non-partisan, the Society owns the standard that is used to verify consumer brands’ product claims.
Brundha Balaraman, M.D.
Founder & President
Dermatologist
Brundha Balaraman, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist specialized in advanced cosmetic and medical dermatology, with expertise in laser therapy, aesthetic medicine, and skin cancer prevention. Dr. Balaraman received her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Cornell University, where she was also a Howard Hughes Scholar. She received her medical doctorate from the prestigious Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Balaraman completed her internal medicine internship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and her dermatology residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, one of the nation’s top dermatology programs. Dr. Balaraman then completed a fellowship in cosmetic dermatologic surgery where she received advanced training in all the latest procedures including laser rejuvenation, injectables, and non-invasive body contouring.
Dr. Balaraman has been recognized nationally for leading public health issues, particularly in the establishment of tanning bed regulations. She has been recognized by National Public Radio, Reuters, and others for this achievement and received several awards including the prestigious Wynder Award for Preventative Medicine. Dr. Balaraman is frequently interviewed for her expertise in medical dermatology, cosmetics, and skin cancer. She has been featured in CBS News, Reuters, The Nation’s Health, FOX News, DermatologistsBlog, and ChildrensMD.
Dr. Balaraman has authored several articles on cosmetic and medical dermatology that have been published in top medical journals. She has lectured at academic conferences across the U.S. Dr. Balaraman is also a peer reviewer for Dermatologic Surgery and JAMA Dermatology. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, among others. Dr. Balaraman dedicates considerable volunteer time to dermatology initiatives including community skin cancer screenings and educational programs. She founded the SkinTRUST Society® as the first comprehensive, global, evidence-based standard for everyday skin products that empowers consumers and prescribers to make informed decisions.
Leonard Goldberg, M.D.
Physician Board
Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon
Leonard Goldberg, MD, FRCP, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist and world-renowned leader in Mohs micrographic surgery. He is a recognized speaker and author of more than 200 publications on this subject. Dr. Goldberg is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine and the Program Director of the Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Program at Houston Methodist Hospital. He has served as President of the Houston Dermatological Society and Chief of Dermatologic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He is an active member of numerous professional societies and committees, including the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Cancer Foundation, Texas Dermatology Society, and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
Ajay Sheshadri, M.D., M.S.
Physician Board
Clinical Researcher, MD Anderson
Ajay Sheshadri, MD, MS is board-certified pulmonologist and Assistant Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, with expertise in clinical research, immunology, and asthma. Dr. Sheshadri received his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Rice University and completed his MD at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. He obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Investigation at Washington University. As an experienced clinical researcher, he received the prestigious K23 Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health.
Christopher Urban, M.D.
Physician Board
Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon
Christopher Urban, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the Schreyer Honors College of Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Urban completed his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He completed his dermatology residency and Mohs fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Ganesh Shanmugam, M.D.
Physician Board
Allergy & Immunology
Ganesh Shanmugam, MD is board-certified in adult and pediatric allergy & immunology. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M. He completed his medical degree at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Shanmugam subsequently completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Katherine Moritz, M.D.
Physician Board
Dermatologist
Katherine Moritz, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Moritz graduated with honors from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Jacqueline Hauer, M.D.
Physician Board
Pediatric Neurologist
Jacqueline Hauer, MD is a board-certified pediatric neurologist. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University. She received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed her pediatric neurology residency at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
