ChristopherJBallardMD

Summary

• Christopher Ballard, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist. He was born in Miami, FL and grew up in Naples, FL. He graduated valedictorian from Naples High School in 1999 then attended University of Miami. Dr. Ballard graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2002. He was honored to become a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious honor society. After being accepted into the seven-year advanced Medical Scholars program, Dr. Ballard graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2007. During his final year, he was elected to the distinguished Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. In between his medical studies, he did a year of research where he wrote numerous publications and developed a love for dermatology.
  
  Dr. Ballard completed his internship and dermatology residency at the University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital in 2011. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.
  
  Prior to joining Suncoast Skin Solutions in 2017, Dr. Ballard worked for nearly 6 years with the Diagnostic Clinic in Clearwater and Largo, FL. Dr. Ballard’s practice primarily focuses on skin cancer, skin cancer screenings, and general dermatology.