Pennsylvania Dermatologists - Penn Hershey Dermatology
Our central Pennsylvania dermatologists are the providers of choice among residents in central Pennsylvania. More than 40,000 patient visits occurred at offices in Hershey, Harrisburg, and State College. Over the last few years, we improved access with additional appointments, evening clinic hours, and an innovative open access clinic for acute problems.
Our specialty services include patch testing for skin allergies, advanced evaluation of hair and scalp disorders, interpretation of skin pathology, occupational dermatology, acne treatment, UVL therapy, lasers and biologic infusions for psoriasis, and cosmetic procedures.
The department is nationally recognized for superb academic clinicians, as evidenced by our faculty being included among the Best Doctors in America national database. A leader in patient satisfaction, we are one of the highest ranked clinics for patient satisfaction within the Medical Center, Pennsylvania Dermatologists, and nationally.
What is the Mission of Patient Care at Penn State Hershey Dermatology?
Patient Care – The Reward of Healing
2011
- Cosmetic services now offered at our dermatology clinic.
- Top 10 percentile nationwide in Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction- Star Site. These physicians Scored in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction.
- Christie Ammirati, M.D.
- Bryan Anderson, M.D.
- Elizabeth Billingsley, M.D.
- Jennie Clarke, M.D.
- James Marks Jr., M.D.
- Jeffrey Miller, M.D.
- Physician scoring in the 90-98th percentile-
- Joslyn S. Kirby, M.D,
- Dermatology scored above the 90th percentile for Medical Group Outstanding Patient Satisfaction.
2010
- Lance D. Wood was a recipient of the resident of distinction Award.
- Dr. Diane Thiboutot started a cosmetic clinic.
- Top 10 percentile nationwide in Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction- Star Site
- 12 faculty were recognized in Best Doctors in America.
- Patient Visits: UPC- 25,830 Nyes Road- 9,940
- Renovation of clinic space at the University Physicians Center completed.
- Skin pathology cases: 7,129(HMC) 10,353(Outside) 17,481(Total)
- Dr. Elizabeth Billingsley - International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative
- Dr. Christie Ammirati- Fellow, International College of Surgeons
- Dr. David Adams- Delegate to the United States Pharmacopeia Convention
2009
- Top 10 percentile nationwide in Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction – Star Site
- 12 of the faculty were recognized in Best Doctors in America
- 38,971 patient visits
- Expansion of clinic space into University Physicians Center suite 200 approved
- 19,201 skin pathology cases
- Dr. Elizabeth Billingsley - International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative
- Dr. Christie Ammirati - Fellow, International College of Surgeons
- Dr. David Adams - Delegate to the United States Pharmacopeia Convention
Penn State Hershey Dermatology is now seeing patients at Penn State Hershey Medical Group Colonnade and Endoscopy Center in the State College area! Our practice is one of several specialties within the Penn State Medical Group. Dr. Sara Ferguson and Dr. David Shupp are the dermatologists at that office.
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