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Office
32 Church Street
Birmingham, AL 35213Phone+1 205-415-7536Fax+1 936-244-4503
Summary
- Dr. Gunn graduated in biochemistry at the University of Maryland in 2003. She then attended medical school in her hometown at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and was elected to the prestigous Alpha Omega Honor Society as a medical student. She moved to Pennsylvania with her husband and completed an internal medicine internship, research fellowship and dermatology residency at Penn State University Hershey Medical Center. She also completed coursework and research to obtain a Masters in Public Health Sciences during her residency and fellowship years. She became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in July 2012.
During her residency she became skilled at diagnosing and treating skin diseases of all ages and ethnicities. She also received a Women's Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award to pursue her interest in pediatric dermatologic surgery at Northwestern University. She is passionate about skin cancer prevention and has published articles in dermatology and pschycology journals for her research and experience in dermatologic diseases. She also has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology. During residency she organized a cosmetic training clinic allowing her to practice, teach and develop her expertise in treating acne scarring, wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging.
Dr. Gunn's goal is to give her patients total devotion and expertise to meet their indivdual needs. Being a wife and mother of four is also a very important part of her life along with being a great physician. Her family time is spent enjoying hiking, biking, canoeing, snowboarding, reading and watching college football.
Education & Training
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterChief Residency, Dermatology, 2011 - 2012
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2009 - 2012
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2008 - 2012
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
- University of South Alabama College of MedicineClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- AL State Medical License 2017 - 2024
- KY State Medical License 2014 - 2018
- PA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Memeber American Academy of Dermatology, 2009
- Member American Academy of Dermatology, 2009
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 87 citationsCorrelation of duodenal histology with tissue transglutaminase and endomysial antibody levels in pediatric celiac disease.Matthew R. Donaldson, Sean D. Firth, Holly Wimpee, Kristin M. Leiferman, John J. Zone
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2007-05-01 - 114 citationsOpening of ATP-sensitive potassium channels causes generation of free radicals in vascular smooth muscle cells.Maike Krenz, Olaf Oldenburg, Holly Wimpee, Michael V. Cohen, Keith D. Garlid
Basic Research in Cardiology. 2002-09-01 - 7 citationsThe Style Project: Feasibility of Collaborating With Salons for Prevention and Early Detection of Skin CancerRob Turrisi, Holly Gunn, Brittney A. Hultgren, Nichole Warner, Kimberly A. Mallett
Archives of Dermatology. 2012-10-01
Journal Articles
- Pruritic brown plaques in axillaeHolly J.W. Gunn, MD, Jeffrey J. Miller, MD, Shari B. Clarke, MD, Lorraine L. Rosamilia, MD, JAAD, 7/2008
Press Mentions
- Nonphysicians Take Growing Role in Actinic Keratosis TxSeptember 21st, 2018
- How to Know When Your Dry Skin Is Actually EczemaApril 20th, 2018
- Gunn DermatologyJanuary 28th, 2021
Grant Support
- CYFC grantPenn State2008–Present
Research History
- Research FellowSkin Cancer Prevention2008 - 2009
Professional Memberships
- Associate
- Member
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