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Office
2585 Freeport Road
Suite 5a Falk Medical Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15238Phone+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 EducationResidency, Dermatology, 2003 - 2007
- UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
- University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2002
- Johns Hopkins UniversityPh.D., 1993 - 1998
- Marquette UniversityB.S., Biology, 1989 - 1993
Certifications & Licensure
- NC State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- 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
- Immunization Against Tumor Cells in Sezary Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2004 Sep 01
- A Study to Determine the Efficacy of Taclonex Topical Suspension as a Supplement to Non-biologic Systemic Therapy Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
- A Study Comparing Different Dosing Regimens of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Total body skin examination visits by dermatology providers in the 2011-2016 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.Brandon Smith, Joe K Tung, Annie I Chen, Cassandra Mohr, Malgorzata K Nowakowska
Melanoma Research. 2024-12-01 - FRONTIER-2: A phase 2b, long-term extension, dose-ranging study of oral JNJ-77242113 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.Laura K Ferris, Jerry Bagel, Yu-Huei Huang, Andrew E Pink, Stephen K Tyring
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024-11-14 - Roflumilast Cream, 0.15%, for Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Children: INTEGUMENT-1 and INTEGUMENT-2 Randomized Clinical Trials.Eric L Simpson, Lawrence F Eichenfield, Javier Alonso-Llamazares, Zoe D Draelos, Laura K Ferris
JAMA Dermatology. 2024-11-01
Journal Articles
- Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident PhysiciansLaura 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 CompaniesLaura Ferris, MD, JAMA Dermatology
- Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaDouglas 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: PsoriasisFerris L, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 3/1/2012
- Use of Diagnostic Devices to Detect MelanomaFerris L, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 3/1/2012
- Screening for Melanoma in the ElderlyFerris L, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 3/1/2012
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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 ForestAugust 12th, 2022
- Are Psoriasis and PsA Underdiagnosed in Underserved Groups?August 11th, 2022
- Study Adds to Debate About Screening for MelanomaMay 4th, 2022
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