Jason R. Michaels
MD, FAAD
About Jason R. Michaels
Dr. Jason R. Michaels, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, and the founder of Aspire Dermatology in Riverside, Rhode Island, at 1525 Wampanoag Trail, Suite 203 (Barrington Medical Center), established in 2011. Aspire has grown to twelve offices conveniently located across Rhode Island in Riverside, Johnston, Tiverton, Warwick, Warren, Middletown (Medical Office and New Laser Clinic), Cumberland, Coventry, Narragansett, Providence, and North Kingstown. He has over 25 years of experience and over 31 years in the medical field. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology with a Subspecialty in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, his MD from the University of Nevada School of Medicine, completed his internal medicine internship at Brown University, his dermatology residency at Texas Tech University, and obtained his MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He completed preceptorships with six of the top cosmetic dermatologists and laser surgeons in the country. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons, and American Society for Photodynamic Therapy. He speaks English and Spanish. He is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and Southcoast Health. He has a 4.83 ZocDoc rating from 368 reviews with a 4.87 bedside manner rating. The team has cumulative experience of over 40 years. Services include Mohs micrographic surgery, full skin exams, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, chemical peels, photorejuvenation, laser hair reduction, sclerotherapy, cosmetic dermatology, and general/surgical dermatology.
Recognition History
2026
Top 10 Laser Specialist in Rhode Island
Elite Aesthetics Guide 2026
Independently Evaluated & Recognized
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