Hautmedizin Westend – Dermatology | Laser | Aesthetics

About Us

Dr. med. Johannes Benecke

Dr. med. Johannes Benecke

Consultant dermatologist · dermatological surgery, laser and aesthetics

2009–2015Studied human medicine, Frankfurt am Main
2015–2020Specialist training in dermatology, Mannheim University Hospital (Heidelberg University)
2020–2024Consultant dermatologist, Kelkheim am Taunus
since 2025In private practice, Frankfurt am Main

Co-author of the surgical textbook "The Flap Finder" (Springer Medizin, 2021) · six peer-reviewed publications and six case reports, including on reconstruction of the nose, forehead and outer ear · member of the HIVAG

Dr. med. Mario Giulini

Dr. med. Mario Giulini

Consultant dermatologist · dermatological surgery, laser and aesthetics

2010–2016Studied human medicine, Düsseldorf & Frankfurt am Main
2017–2018Resident in radiology, Mannheim University Hospital
2018–2023Specialist training in dermatology, Mainz University Medical Centre
2023–2025Consultant dermatologist, Kelkheim am Taunus
since 2026In private practice, Frankfurt am Main

Scientific publications including on AI-assisted melanoma diagnosis, machine learning in skin cancer detection and psoriasis treatment (2019–2023)

Dr. med. Regina Vardanyan

Dr. med. Regina Vardanyan

Associate physician · general dermatology, laser and aesthetics

2016–2022Studied human medicine, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga (Latvia)
2022–2024Doctoral research at University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
2022–2024Specialist training in dermatology, dermatological surgery and phlebology, Artemed Fachklinik, Munich
2024–2026Specialist training in dermatology, dermatology practice near Munich (Erding)
since 2026Specialist training in dermatology at Hautmedizin Westend, Frankfurt am Main

Doctoral thesis (UKE Hamburg-Eppendorf, 2022–2024): "Association between Parkinson's Disease and Psychosocial Factors: Results of the Nationally Representative German Ageing Survey" · research paper (Riga Stradiņš University, 2021): "Review of Clinical Signs and Dermoscopic Features of Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma"

Member of the German Society for Dermatological Surgery (DGDC), the German Society for Dermatology (DGD) and the German Society for Aesthetic Botulinum Toxin Therapy (DGBT)

Our team

Seven medical professionals keep the practice running day to day – in consultations, surgery and skincare.

Nicole Stemmler
Nicole StemmlerPractice organisation & hygiene
Erica Karozas-Zaig
Erica Karozas-ZaigSurgery & aesthetics
Lara Sünder
Lara SünderHair removal & surgery
Victoria Schuh
Victoria SchuhAesthetician
Anna Sydorova
Anna SydorovaMedical assistant
Michalina Kordowska
Michalina KordowskaMedical assistant
Yana Shamrai
Yana ShamraiSkincare & surgery

Memberships & partnerships

DDG
German Dermatological Society
DGDC
German Society for Dermatological Surgery
DGBT
German Society for Aesthetic Botulinum Toxin Therapy
HIVAG
HIV working group · Dr. Benecke
Official partner practice of the Bad Homburg Open