Former President, American Academy of Dermatology
Cleveland, OH
Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, is a staff physician and Vice Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic, where he has practiced since 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia College and his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Tomecki completed his internship and dermatology residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, followed by a prestigious fellowship at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
A clinician and educator whose expertise covers the gamut of adult clinical dermatology, Dr. Tomecki has special interests in infectious diseases and medical education. He is a highly distinguished leader in his specialty, having served as President of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) from 2021 to 2022, and as Vice President from 2016 to 2017. He has dedicated extensive service to the AAD, including time on the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and numerous task forces. Furthermore, he is a former Vice President of both the International Society of Dermatology and the American Dermatological Association.
An active lecturer on both national and international stages, Dr. Tomecki has authored more than 100 primary and secondary publications, including over 40 book chapters. He has also served as an assistant editor and editorial board member for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). Beyond his extensive medical career, he enjoys politics, history, baseball, and spending time with his wife of over 40 years, Eileen, and their family.