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Megha Tollefson, MD, Dermatology, Rochester, MN

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Dermatology Rochester, MN

Pediatric Dermatology

Associate Professor, Dermatology and Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

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  • Office

    200 1st Street SW
    Rochester, MN 55905

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Dermatology, 2010 - 2011
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Dermatology, 2007 - 2010
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2006
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2013 - 2019
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Dermatology Pediatric Dermatology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Pediatric Population  
    Lucia Z Diaz, Amir Horev, Megha Tollefson, Yvonne E Chiu, Haley B Naik, JAMA Dermatology
  • Consensus Statement for the Management and Treatment of Port-Wine Birthmarks in Sturge-Weber Syndrome  
    Ilona J Frieden, Andrew C Krakowski, Moise L Levy, Megha M Tollefson, Kristen M Kelly, JAMA Dermatology
  • Comparison of Bleach, Acetic Acid, and Other Topical Anti‐Infective Treatments in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Antibiotic Exposure  
    Megha M Tollefson, Sarah Asch, Pediatric Dermatology

Lectures

  • Association Between Obesity and Pediatric Psoriasis 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/1/2019

Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is This Bright Red Birthmark on My Baby?
    Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is This Bright Red Birthmark on My Baby?June 6th, 2024
  • Protecting Your Skin from Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study
    Protecting Your Skin from Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: StudyNovember 19th, 2021
  • Data on Safety, Effectiveness of Common Acne Drug Unreliable, Some Researchers Say
    Data on Safety, Effectiveness of Common Acne Drug Unreliable, Some Researchers SayDecember 21st, 2018
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