Dues & renewals
“When does my membership expire, and can I renew now?”
Founded for Louisiana dermatology
The professional home of Louisiana's dermatologists.
Scientific meetings, statewide advocacy, and an academic community connecting physicians from Shreveport to New Orleans.
October 24, 2026 The Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA
New · Public directory
Find a board-certified dermatologist near you.
An interactive map of Society members across all 64 parishes — searchable by city, parish, and specialty, from Mohs surgery to teledermatology.
Our mission
A statewide society built by practicing dermatologists.
The Louisiana Dermatological Society advances the practice of dermatology across the state — connecting physicians, protecting patients through advocacy, and sustaining the academic partnerships that train the next generation of Louisiana dermatologists.
Meet the boardA Physician Community
Twice-yearly scientific meetings, case conferences, and a statewide network of board-certified colleagues from Shreveport to New Orleans.
Advocacy for Members & Patients
A unified voice at the Legislature and with payers on scope of practice, step therapy, prior authorization, and access to dermatologic care.
Academic Partnership
Close collaboration with LSU and Tulane dermatology programs, supporting residents, research, and CME accredited through the LAAAP.
For patients
Insist on a Louisiana board-certified dermatologist.
01 — Your skin
Your largest organ deserves more than a quick look.
Skin cancer, rashes, hair, and aging are not commodities. Credentials are not interchangeable.
2026 legislative session
What your dues did at the Capitol.
43
Bills tracked
14
Signed into law
101–0
House vote, HB 1154
38–0
Senate vote, HB 1154
Member benefit
A member assistant, on every page.
Members get an always-on assistant trained on Society information. It answers questions instantly, checks your dues term, routes CME inquiries to our accreditor with you copied, and hands anything else to staff.
See what membership includesCME routing
“Send my CME credit question to the accreditor and copy me.”
Meeting logistics
“What time is the Zola Cooper conference, and where?”
Reach staff
“Ask the Society office about sponsoring an exhibit table.”
Membership
$325 a year. One society, every corner of the state.
Membership includes complimentary registration for both annual scientific meetings, the member directory, advocacy representation at the Legislature, and CME accredited through the LAAAP.
Pay dues online- Complimentary admission to the Spring and Fall meetings
- Zola Cooper case conference participation
- Legislative advocacy on scope of practice and prior authorization
- Statewide referral and consultation network
- Resident and medical student mentorship
Leadership
Guided by your colleagues
W.C. Cole Claiborne, MD, MPH
President, 2024–2026
Jason Romero, MD
Incoming President, 2027–2029
Cristel Malinski, MD
Advocacy Chair