Tulane University School of Medicine: Department of Dermatology

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Faculty:


Erin E. Boh, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.D.

Chastain Chair
Professor, Section Chief


Dr. Boh trained at Tulane University School of Medicine and did a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Hospital. She joined the faculty at Tulane University School of Medicine in 1990 and is currently a Professor of Dermatology. Dr. Boh has a strong interest in Photobiology and chronic diseases such as psoriasis and skin cancers such as lymphoma. She is an international expert in Photopheresis. She also has a strong interest in Psoriasis, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas, Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Disease, both in the pediatric and adult population. She participates in a number of clinical research projects involving Psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, and lymphoma.

Certified American Board of Dermatology.




Lisa L. Anderson, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Anderson trained at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed a residency in the Department of Dermatology. She joined the faculty at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2005 and is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology. Dr. Anderson is a general and surgical dermatologist. She treats acne, rashes, psoriasis, fungi, warts and skin cancers. She sees pediatric and adult patients. In addition, she performs botox for wrinkles, chemical peels for acne and sun damage, and sclerotherapy for varicose veins. She has a strong interest in laser surgery, including treatments for decreasing redness of the face and for hair removal.

Certified American Board of Dermatology.




Joseph P. Shrum, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Professor

Residency Program Director

Dr. Shrum is a general and surgical dermatologist, treating acne, rashes, psoriasis, fungi, warts and skin cancers. He also sees pediatric and adult patients. In addition he does sclerotherapy for varicose veins.

Certified American Board of Dermatology.



Alan T. Lewis, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Assistant Professor

Moh's Surgeon

Dr. Lewis is the Moh's Surgeon. More information regarding Moh's surgery can be found on the Moh's website.

Certified American Board of Dermatology and Mohs Surgery.

Ronald Davis , M.D.,M.S., F.A.A.D.
Professor

Dr. Davis trained at Tulane School of Medicine and completed his residency in the Department of Dermatology.   He joined the faculty at Tulane School of medicine in 2007 as Professor of Dermatology and also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology.   Dr. Davis treats patients with medical, surgical and cosmetic skin problems.   His special interests include treatment of skin cancer and pre-cancer, acne, laser procedures and skin rejuvenation.   He performs injections of Juvederm and other fillers, Botox injections, sclerotherapy for spider veins, dermabrasion and chemical peels.

Certified American Board of Dermatology.

Lindsay S. Ackerman, M.D., F.A.A.D.

Medical Dermatology Fellow

Clinical Instructor

Dr. Ackerman trained at the University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency training at Tulane University School of Medicine.   In our Division Dr. Ackerman works as both a Clinical Instructor and Medical Dermatology Fellow.   Under the guidance of Drs. Erin Boh and Lee Nesbitt, Dr. Ackerman is completing advanced training in clinical education and immunologically medicated skin disorders; such as psoriasis, autoimmune blistering diseases, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, cutaneous lymphoma, as well as in cutaneous manifestations of internal disease.   She serves as a representative American Academy of Dermatology's Resident and Fellows Committee and as a Fellow alternate-delegate to the American Medical Association.

Certified American Board of Dermatology


Larry E. Millikan, M.D.,F.A.A.D.
Professor Emeritus
Areas of special expertise, interest: Immunodermatology, Bullous diseases, collagen vascular diseases, allergic dermatitis, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. He is a world recognized leader in Dermatology. Dr. Millikan currently sees patients at the Meridian and Gulfport offices.

Certified American Board of Dermatology.

Alun Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pathology, Adjunct Professor
Alun R. Wang, MD, PhD, is Richard J. Reed Associate Professor in Dermatopathology of Department of Pathology since 2001 and is adjunct Assistant Professor in Departments of Dermatology, Tulane University, New Orleans.   Dr. Wang is the Director of Dermatopathology fellowship program at Tulane University.

Certified American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Pathology