What is a Board-Certified Dermatologist?
SKN Dermatology is the proud home to three board-certified dermatologists — Drs. Ghiselli, Farahi, and Blackwood. March hosts both the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting, as well as National Doctors’ Day. In honor of the medical specialty of Dermatology, let’s explore this expansive field of medicine and our talented physicians.
What is a dermatologist?
A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis of skin, hair, and nail conditions.
What training does a dermatologist have?
When it comes to diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails, no one has completed more training than a board-certified dermatologist. Before they can begin practicing, dermatologists receive more than a decade of training, including:
Four years of college to earn a bachelor’s degree
Four years of medical school to become a medical doctor
A year-long internship in medicine
Three years of residency in dermatology, working alongside experienced doctors and completing 12,000 to 16,000 hours of treating patients
Some dermatologists will then pursue additional advanced training in a particular area. This is known as fellowship training.
How can I tell if a dermatologist is board certified?
When you see the letters FAAD after their name, you know a dermatologist is board certified. FAAD stands for Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Why partner with a board-certified dermatologist?
Everyone’s skin is unique. No one understands your skin better than a board-certified dermatologist. When you partner with this expert, you get the best care.
A board-certified dermatologist knows how to accurately diagnose and properly treat a wide variety of skin conditions from deadly skin cancers to warts.
Expertise in caring for conditions ranging from long-term diseases caused by problems with your immune system and allergic reactions to hair loss and infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
Dermatologists understand the interaction between the skin and the rest of the body. What seems like a simple rash might be a sign of an underlying disease.
When you’re under a dermatologist’s care for a skin condition, your dermatologist can monitor you for other medical conditions.
Dermatologists also help patients who want help with cosmetic concerns like wrinkles, sagging skin and scarring caused by acne or surgery to remove a skin cancer.
meet our board-certified dermatologists
Dr. Samantha Ghiselli, Dr. Jessica M. Farahi, and Dr. Lisa Blackwood are board-certified dermatologists that are passionate about dermatology and are dedicated to providing high level personalized dermatologic care.
They are thorough, caring, and really listen to their patients and will make you want to refer all of your friends and family to them for their dermatologic needs.
SAMANTHA GHISELLI, MD, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Board Certified Mohs Surgeon
Founder of SKN Dermatology
Dr. Samantha Ghiselli is passionate about dermatology and is known for taking excellent care of her patients. She prides herself on taking care of the whole person, really listening to her patients needs and addressing all of their concerns. Dr. Ghiselli is double board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and specializes in medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology, including Mohs micrographic surgery.
JESSICA M. FARAHI, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Jessica Mounessa Farahi is a board-certified dermatologist, certified by the American Board of Dermatology, practicing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. With a background in nutritional sciences, she prides herself in providing a holistic approach to treating numerous skin conditions.
LISA BLACKWOOD, MD, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Lisa Blackwood is a board-certified Dermatologist who will be joining Skn Dermatology in November 2024. She has been practicing dermatology in the Denver area since 2018. She specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with a special interest in complex medical dermatology.