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Laura Ferris, MD, Dermatology, Pittsburgh, PA

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Dermatology Pittsburgh, PA

Professor, Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2585 Freeport Road
    Suite 5a Falk Medical Building
    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
    Phone+1 412-647-4200

Summary

  • Dr. Laura Ferris is a dermatologist in Pittsburgh, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside - Shadyside, and UPMC St. Margaret. She received her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. She is experienced in general dermatology, psoriasis, malignant melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, and clinical research.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Dermatology, 2003 - 2007
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityPh.D., 1993 - 1998
  • Marquette University
    Marquette UniversityB.S., Biology, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
  • Eugene Sydney Bereston Award of Excellence in Dermatology 2002
  • Donaldson Prize for Excellence in Pathology 2002
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident Physicians  
    Laura K Ferris, Natalia Jaimes, John C Kawaoka, Caroline C Kim, Sancy A Leachman, Patricia Lucey, Michael A Marchetti, Ashfaq A Marghoob, Edward Prodanovic, Elizabeth ..., JAMA Dermatology
  • Trends in List and Net Prices of Self-Administered Systemic Psoriasis Therapies Manufactured by US-Based Pharmaceutical Companies  
    Laura Ferris, MD, JAMA Dermatology
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous Melanoma  
    Douglas Grossman, Sancy A Leachman, Larissa Korde, Elizabeth I Buchbinder, Emily Y Chu, Julia A Curtis, Laura K Ferris, Kenneth F Grossmann, Siwen Hu-Lieskovan, Joanne..., JAMA Dermatology
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Advanced Cases for Nurse Practitioners and PAs: Psoriasis
    Ferris L, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 3/1/2012
  • Use of Diagnostic Devices to Detect Melanoma
    Ferris L, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 3/1/2012
  • Screening for Melanoma in the Elderly
    Ferris L, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 3/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Dilemmas and Challenges in Skin Cancer Therapies and Management 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/4/2019

Authored Content

  • Trends in List and Net Prices of Self-Administered Systemic Psoriasis Therapies Manufactured by US-Based Pharmaceutical CompaniesAugust 2020
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020
  • Quality of Life Assessed Using Skindex-16 Scores Among Patients with Acne Receiving Isotretinoin TreatmentJuly 2020
  • Quality of Life Assessed Using Skindex-16 Scores Among Patients with Acne Receiving Isotretinoin TreatmentJuly 2020
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Press Mentions

  • Are Psoriasis and PsA Underdiagnosed in Underserved Groups? -News Forest
    Are Psoriasis and PsA Underdiagnosed in Underserved Groups? -News ForestAugust 12th, 2022
  • Are Psoriasis and PsA Underdiagnosed in Underserved Groups?
    Are Psoriasis and PsA Underdiagnosed in Underserved Groups?August 11th, 2022
  • Study Adds to Debate About Screening for Melanoma
    Study Adds to Debate About Screening for MelanomaMay 4th, 2022
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