Dr. Allan C. Harrington, M.D.
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703 Giddings Ave. Ste. M Annapolis MD, 21401About
Allan C. Harrington, MD, is a Board-certified dermatologist working at the Annapolis and Prince Frederick, Maryland locations of Anne Arundel Dermatology. He is also on staff at the Glen Burnie, Maryland Surgical Center. Anne Arundel is a multi-physician, multi-location practice that is one of the premier dermatological/dermatological surgery sites in the Mid-Atlantic/Southeastern United States. In addition to his work at Anne Arundel, Dr. Harrington is Medical Director and MOHS Surgery Specialist at ONSpot Dermatology, a mobile medical clinic designed to test patients for skin conditions, cancers, and other ailments. Each ONSpot vehicle has multiple exam rooms and is known for providing optimal patient convenience. Dr. Harrington is Fellowship trained in MOHS Micrographic Surgery, which is a sub-specialty of dermatology involving a minimally invasive procedure to treat cancerous skin. It is a very precise method that allows the patient to keep skin and experience less pain while being treated, while at the same time eliminating cancerous cells. In addition to being published in journals and textbooks on skin cancer reconstruction, Dr. Harrington also served as Former Director of Skin Cancer Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He also taught at Johns Hopkins University as an Assistant Professor.
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Education and Training
Harvard College and Dartmouth Medical School medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFaculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology Johns Hopkins University -
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American College of Mohs Surgery
Fellowships
- New England Medical Center Mohs micrographic surgery
Internships
- Letterman Army Med Center1986Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- New England Medical Center0Mohs micrographic surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery
Articles and Publications
- Assistant Professor of DermatologyJohns Hopkins University
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Get to know Dermatologist and MOHS Surgeons, Dr. Allan C. Harrington, who serves patients in the State of Maryland.
Dr. Harrington is a dedicated dermatologist in practice at Anne Arundel Dermatology with offices throughout the State of Maryland.
When Dr. Robert Handwerger, now retired, established his solo dermatology practice in Annapolis over 40 years ago, he could never have envisioned that he was creating the foundation for what would become one of the premier full-service dermatology practices in the area surrounding Annapolis, Maryland.
Today, the skilled clinicians and modern clinical offices of Anne Arundel Dermatology deliver a full suite of cosmetic laser and skin care services and products, as well as dedicated in-house Mohs surgery and pathology laboratory services. The impressive growth and success of the practice is largely based on its unique ability to combine personalized care with state-of-the-art clinical training and expertise.
Dr. Harrington is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, which certifies physicians in dermatology, dermatopathology, and pediatric dermatology.
Dr. Harrington serves patients at the offices of Anne Arundel Dermatology in Glen Burnie, Hagerstown, and Annapolis.
He is a graduate of Harvard College and Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, followed by a two-year fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery at the New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
In addition to being a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery, Dr. Harrington is the author of numerous articles and textbook chapters on skin cancer reconstruction.
In his professional experience, he serves as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University. He is also the former Director of Skin Cancer Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.
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