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After completing a 3-year tour at Miramar, Dr. Groff was selected into the Dermatology program at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. During his residency, he trained under one of the top cosmetic laser surgeons in the world. Upon graduation, Dr. Groff had performed more laser procedures than any other graduating resident in the country. Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, he spent 2 years as the Department Head of Dermatology and Laser Surgery at Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan. Dr. Groff has published articles in peer-reviewed dermatology and plastic surgery journals as well as participated in research that has led to the FDA approval of cosmetic laser devices. Dr. Groff travels worldwide to lecture on the latest advances in laser surgery to fellow dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Recent lectures include travel to the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Kuala Lumpur, China, and all over the United States. Dr. Groff and his wife, Stacey, have resided in San Diego for over 10 years and are proud parents of two daughters, Jenna Alexis and Piper Silk. Dr. Groff enjoys surfing, snowboarding, weightlifting, and international travel.