Dr. Klein practices at our Gastonia location.
Gastonia Office
Cosmetic Patient Coordinator
Dr. Alan D. Klein is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatological surgeon. He joined PPSD in 2001 as the first dermatologist, becoming a full partner in 2003. Dr. Klein completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Case-Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating with honors in Ob-Gyn and Internal Medicine. He completed two years of Internal Medicine at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco, CA. He then completed his Dermatology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Florida in 1988. He was voted Dermatology Resident of the year by his fellow dermatology residents.
Dr. Klein practiced Dermatology in Ventura, CA from 1988-2001 at the Buenaventura Medical Group. There Dr. Klein was the head dermatological surgeon for the multi-specialty group of sixty doctors. During this tenure Dr. Klein taught Family Practice residents dermatology at the Ventura County Medical Center. He served on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society of Ventura County for three years. He served as Secretary/Treasurer, then Vice President, then President of the Tri-County Dermatology Society from 1995-2001.
Dr. Klein joined Drs. Daniel Ness and Gregory Mantooth in 2001 at PPSD to create a comprehensive practice where many aspects of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery could be delivered to our patients in one inclusive practice.
Dr. Klein’s areas of expertise include twenty-three years of dermatologic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. He has extensive experience in all aspects of general dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, including chemical peel, botox, and fillers. He has been instrumental in bringing Photodynamic Light Therapy for the treatment of pre-cancers into the practice. He has also been instrumental into bringing the Xtrac Laser into the practice for the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.
In 2008 and 2010 Dr. Klein was voted by the Gaston Gazette Newspaper readers as the top Dermatologist in Gaston County. He is President-elect of Cancer Services of Gaston County.
Dr. Klein has spent his professional career being concerned, caring, committed, and connected to the well-being and comprehensive care of his patients.
American Board of Dermatology
Education
- 1977-1982 | M.D., Case-Western Reserve University
- 1976-1976 | B.A., Washington University
Post Graduate
- 1985-1988 | Dermatology Residency, University of Miami, Chief Resident 1987-1988
- 1983-1985 | Internal Medicine Internship, Mount Zion Hospital
Board Certification
- American Board of Dermatology
State License
- North Carolina
- California
Organizations
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Hospital Privileges
- Gaston Memorial Hospital
Dr. Klein practices at our Gastonia location.