
Dr. Allison Leslie Hughes MD, PHD
Dermatologist
2835 82nd Ave Se Suite 210 Mercer Island WA, 98040About
Dr. Allison Hughes is a dermatologist practicing in Mercer Island, WA. Dr. Hughes specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Hughes diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Skin Issues, Contact Dermatitis, Cosmetic Skin Care And More
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow AAD Membership:
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