Vanderbilt Cosmetic Dermatology offers a comprehensive range of advanced therapies to address a wide spectrum of skin conditions and enhance skin appearance. Our specialty lies in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs, focusing on improving both the aesthetic and integrity of the skin.
Conditions We Treat
We address a variety of cosmetic concerns, including:
- Age spots
- Deep facial folds
- Excess hair
- Freckles and sun spots
- Leg and facial veins
Why Choose Cosmetic Dermatology at Vanderbilt
Personalized Care
We are dedicated to creating a treatment plan that aligns with your unique needs and health goals. Our team will guide you through your treatment options to ensure you receive the highest quality of care.
Recognized Excellence
Vanderbilt is consistently recognized by leading healthcare authorities as one of the nation's top medical institutions, underscoring our commitment to quality and innovation in patient care.
Leading the Future in Skin Health
Experience excellence in clinical care, education, and research at Vanderbilt Dermatology. Our expert faculty are engaged in a variety of specialty clinical programs, providing care for both adult and pediatric patients across middle Tennessee in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Clinical Excellence
Our clinical providers offer a full suite of general dermatology services. This includes:
- Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs) surgery
- Phototherapy
- Contact allergy testing
- Dermatopathology
- Dermatological cosmetic surgery
- Laser treatments
We treat a broad range of skin conditions utilizing cutting-edge technologies and care informed by the latest research.
Dermatologist Demonstration of Laser Skin Resurfacing (Extended)
Education
Vanderbilt Dermatology faculty are committed to teaching state-of-the-art clinical and basic science medicine within a collaborative environment. We provide unparalleled clinical training opportunities, including a highly selective, three-year clinical dermatology residency program with extensive surgical and pathology exposure. Additionally, we offer a procedural dermatology fellowship program specializing in Mohs surgery. Our goal is to train future dermatologists to become exceptional clinicians, scientists, and leaders in the field.
Research
The Department of Dermatology's research programs thrive within the dynamic and rigorous scientific community at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Significant grant funding and interdisciplinary collaborations empower our investigators to deepen the understanding and improve the care of dermatologic diseases. Our accomplished faculty conduct patient- and data-based research to advance programs in areas such as the immunobiology of skin disease, clinical applications of novel imaging, and the genetic epidemiology of skin cancer.
Specialty Programs and Clinics
Phototherapy
Our outpatient facility utilizes ultraviolet light sources or lasers to treat a variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis, acne, certain skin cancers, and other dermatological issues.
PHOTOTHERAPY CLINIC
Melanoma and Pigmented Lesions
This program is dedicated to the care of patients with mole-related issues, including melanoma, dysplastic (atypical) nevi, and congenital nevi. Comprehensive cutaneous photography is used for patient follow-up. Special research initiatives include genetic linkage analysis of dysplastic nevus syndrome and the study of hormonal influences on nevus changes. This long-standing clinic, led by Dr. Darrell Ellis, is an integral part of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
VICC
Cutaneous Lymphoma
We assist referring physicians in the evaluation and management of cutaneous lymphomas (such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, Sezary syndrome, and cutaneous B-cell lymphoma) and related disorders like lymphomatoid papulosis, parapsoriasis, and follicular mucinosis. Patients with suspected cutaneous lymphoma or skin biopsies showing atypical lymphocyte infiltrates also receive evaluation here.
Cutaneous lymphoma
Our Clinic Sites
Dermatology at Vanderbilt Health
Clinicians from the VUMC Department of Dermatology see patients at Vanderbilt Health's One Hundred Oaks location. This site offers general dermatology services, as well as specialized treatments including cutaneous lymphoma care, Mohs micrographic surgery, and phototherapy.
Extensions of our general dermatology services are available at Vanderbilt Dermatology locations in Franklin, Belle Meade, and Shelbyville.
Our inpatient dermatology consult service provides care for patients admitted to VUMC and VCH with complex dermatologic conditions.
Vanderbilt Dermatology Nashville VA Medical Center
The Veteran Affairs (VA) Tennessee Valley Health Care system provides high-quality, compassionate dermatologic care to veteran patients. In addition to general and surgical dermatology services, the center offers specialized treatments such as phototherapy, extracorporeal photopheresis, and access to Mohs micrographic surgery. To foster advancements in dermatology knowledge, the VA supports faculty research through career development awards and grants. The VA also contributes to its educational mission by funding six dermatology residents and the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship program. The Interim Dermatology Section Chief is Jason Meyer, MD, PhD.
Staff physicians include: Eman Bahrani, MD; Darrel L. Ellis, MD.
Meet Your Care Team
Our team of experienced dermatologists is dedicated to providing expert care:
- Darrel L. Ellis, MD: Specializes in Burn, Complex Medical Dermatology, Dermatology, General Adult Dermatology, Hypertrophic Scar Treatment, and Laser Resurfacing.
- Carla T. Lee, PhD, MD: Focuses on Adult Dermatitis / Eczema, Allergy / Immunology, Cancer, Complex Medical Dermatology, Dermatology, General Adult Dermatology, and Pediatric Dermatology.
- Philip Milam, MD: Expertise includes Acne, Adolescent and Young Adult Health, Adult Dermatitis / Eczema, Allergy / Immunology, Complex Medical Dermatology, Dermatology, and General Adult Dermatology.
- Eric M. Mukherjee, MD, PhD: Specializes in Adult Dermatitis / Eczema, Allergy / Immunology, Allergy and Immunology, Complex Medical Dermatology, Consultative Dermatology, Dermatology, and General Adult Dermatology.
- Eva R. Parker, MD: Focuses on Adult Dermatitis / Eczema, Allergy / Immunology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatological Surgery, Dermatology, General Adult Dermatology, and Melanoma.
Parking and Information
Free parking for medical appointments is available in designated areas as shown on our One Hundred Oaks Patient/Visitor Parking Map. Covered pull-up access with wheelchair accessibility is located at entrance A on the southeast corner of the building complex. Alternatively, you may park in the general shopping lot on the west side of the building and access medical offices via entrances C, D, or E. Elevators and escalators are available at all entrances.
Shuttles: Free shuttles are available to transport patients and visitors between One Hundred Oaks, Monroe Carell, and Medical Center East.
We are committed to providing prompt, expert interpretation and analysis for referring physicians and their patients.
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