MCG Dermatology Services

MCG Dermatology Services is supported by the MCG Health System section of Dermatology, and is one of only two cutaneous research and teaching programs in the state of Georgia. It boasts a nationally as well as internationally renowned faculty. Patient care services offered encompass both the areas of medical and surgical dermatology as well as dermatopathology. Supported by an outstanding group of resident physicians and supporting staff, the department offers sympathetic and understanding care to its patients, with all of the newest diagnostic and treatment entities available in dermatology today.

Our dermatologists diagnose and treat minor as well as difficult diseases of the skin, hair and nails in both adults and children. This includes skin tumors, psoriasis, acne and severe atopic dermatitis. The department has special expertise and interest in the treatment of blistering diseases, cutaneous allergy, connective tissue diseases, fungal disease, vasculitis and skin cancer. In addition, a variety of procedures are performed which includes dermatologic surgery and Psoralen UVA (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis. It serves as a regional referral center for many difficult dermatologic disorders.

Available services include:

• Medical Dermatology: Diagnosis and therapy of dermatitis; eczema; psoriasis; acne warts; infectious skin problems including viral, bacterial and fungal diseases; veneral diseases; blistering diseases; cutaneous manifestations of internal disease; hair and nail problems; moles and other skin growths; and assessment and surgical treatment of premalignant and malignant skin lesions.
• Immunodermatology: Immunofluorescent studies on serum and biopsy specimens of patients with blistering disorders, connective tissue diseases, porphyria or other immunologically related disorders.
• Phototherapy UVB and Psoralen UVA (PUVA) for the therapy of psoriasis, vitiligo and other ultraviolet light-responsive disorders.
• Photopheresis: Extracorporeal photochemotherapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
• Laser Surgery: State of the art laser therapy for a variety of dermatologic disorders.
• Pediatric Dermatology: Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases of infants and children.
• Patch Testing: Identification of the causes of contact allergies.
• Dermatologic Surgery: Full spectrum of skin surgery procedures including excisions, flaps, grafts, nail surgery, dermabrasioin, laser surgery, chemical peels, hair replacement surgery, sclerotherapy and Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

Practice Site:
Ambulatory Care Center
Fifth Floor
Dermatology Practice Site
1447 Harper Street
Augusta, GA 30912