Welcome from the Chair

Welcome to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Dermatology

We are committed to advancing dermatology through high-quality patient care, ground-breaking research and exceptional medical education. Our team of physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers are dedicated to improving our patients’ health.

Our faculty are dermatology leaders knowledgeable in all aspects of skin health. Their expertise is consulted in complex medical dermatology, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, procedural dermatology and inpatient consultative dermatology. To learn more, visit our Vanderbilt Health clinical site.

Our research program is growing within Vanderbilt’s rich environment. We are focused on innovative research with an emphasis on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of underlying skin diseases, skin cancer epidemiology and novel skin imaging technologies.

Through our educational programs, we prioritize training future dermatologists. Trainees have a robust learning experience that ensures they are well positioned to excel post-graduation. We are committed to teaching medical students, residents and fellows through formal lectures and clinical rotations. Vanderbilt’s uniquely collegial environment supports trainee research and mentorship. Our residency and fellowship programs are highly competitive.

While Vanderbilt dermatology has a rich history, our recent transition to a department solidified our mission of clinical, research and educational excellence. We are excited by the department’s energy and continued growth in both clinical and research enterprises. We invite you to explore our work and to contact us. Thank you for visiting our website.

Allison Hanlon, MD, PhD, MBA
Interim Chair, Department of Dermatology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center