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Brooke Jackson, MD, Dermatology, Durham, NC

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Dermatology Durham, NC

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Founder and Medical Director, Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates

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  • Office

    5007 Southpark Drive
    Suite 100
    Durham, NC 27713
    Phone+1 919-294-9440
    Fax+1 919-237-3899

Summary

  • Dr. Brooke Jackson, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and healthy skin advocate. Her practice philosophy focuses on patient education with a holistic approach to overall skin wellness.

    A graduate of Wellesley College and Georgetown University medical school, Dr. Jackson completed her internship at the University of Chicago and dermatology residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was honored to become the first African-American dermatologist to be awarded prestigious laser fellowship training at Harvard University where her interests and research helped to pioneer the use of lasers in the skin of color. She pursued a second fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery in Houston before founding the Mohs surgery unit at MD Anderson Cancer center. She held faculty teaching positions at Harvard, Northwestern, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and UNC prior to opening her private practice, Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates ( SWDA) in Durham, NC in 2016. Here she offers aesthetic, medical, and surgical dermatology services using innovative and customized treatment plans. With her direct, no-nonsense approach she coaches her patients through their treatment journey toward healthier skin.

    Dr. Jackson has published numerous articles, book chapters, and books relevant to her specialty. Additionally, she has authored two books Child of mine: caring for the skin and hair of your adopted child and Amazon best seller- Skin Care for Runners. Because of her research interests and training, Dr. Jackson is considered a key opinion thought leader /expert in her field and lectures nationally and internationally on the use of lasers and cosmetic procedures in the skin of color. In addition to laser surgery, Dr. Jackson’s clinical interests and expertise include skin cancer prevention and overall skin wellness.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 1997 - 1998
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Cutaneous Laser Surgery , 1994 - 1995
  • Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Dermatology, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1990
  • wellesley college
    wellesley college ba, french studies

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1990 - 2017
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1999 - 2003
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best of Durham 2022-2024
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2022-2024
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • What every dermatologist must know about the history of black hair  
    Aliya Rodriguez, BS, and Brooke Jackson, MD, FAAD, practical dermatology, 11/30/2023

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Women's History Month Spotlight: 'Women Changing the Face of Beauty'
    Women's History Month Spotlight: 'Women Changing the Face of Beauty'May 5th, 2024
  • Are Whole Body Deodorants Worth Trying?
    Are Whole Body Deodorants Worth Trying?May 4th, 2024
  • The BHM Guide to Facial Serums
    The BHM Guide to Facial Serums December 20th, 2023
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