Amy Jo McMichael MD

Professor and Chair, Dept of Dermatology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

4618 Country Club RdWake Forest Univ Baptist Med CtrWinston-Salem, NC 27104
Phone+1 336-716-2255
Fax+1 336-716-9258

Dr. McMichael is on Doximity

As a Doximity member, you’ll join more than three million U.S. healthcare professionals—including 85+% of physicians, and 2/3 of all NPs and PAs—in a private, secure network.

Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. McMichael's full profile Already have an account?

Summary

Dr. Amy McMichael is a dermatologist based in Winston-Salem, NC, specializing in general dermatology, alopecia, alopecia areata, dermatitis, and psoriasis. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan and her internship in internal medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH, after graduating from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently a Professor and Chair at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Dr. McMichael has contributed to several publications on dermatological topics such as alopecia and psoriasis and has been involved in clinical trials as a principal investigator.

Education & Training

University of MichiganResidency, Dermatology, 1991 - 1994
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1990

The following disclaimer is related to board certifications obtained from ABMS®, denoted by the ABMS® logo.

This information is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties®. The display and presence of ABMS Data in no way constitutes any affiliation, association with, or endorsement of any advertising, promotion, or sponsorship by ABMS and its affiliates and subsidiaries, the ABMS Member Boards, or ABMS board certified physicians and medical specialists. Copyright 2026 American Board of Medical Specialties®. All rights reserved.

The user is responsible for ensuring that the profile obtained in this directory is the profile of the physician or medical specialist being sought.

A self-designated specialty, subspecialty, or practice area neither implies nor is equivalent to ABMS board certification or the existence of specialized training by or competence of a physician or medical specialist.

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1994 - 2026
MI State Medical License 1992 - 1996
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Evaluation of Scalp and Hair Shaft With Biologic Markers in African American and Caucasian Hair Start of enrollment: 2007 Apr 24
COMPLETED
Expression of Fas Protein in Skin Biopsies of Participants With Scarring Alopecia Start of enrollment: 2006 Apr 26
COMPLETED
The Impact of African American Women's Hair Care Practices and Hair Attitudes on Exercise Habits Start of enrollment: 2007 Sep 19
COMPLETED

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

IL-39 in the IL-23/IL-12 axis of psoriasis.
Omar Raheel, Christiaan Noot, Steven R Feldman, Amy McMichael
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2026-12-01
Hair morphology: An overlooked variable in alopecia drug trials.
DanTasia Welch, Amy J McMichael, Candrice R Heath
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-06-01
Unraveling the strands of inequality: Disparities in low-allergy risk alternatives for High Hair Curl Index Hair.
Saroja Rao, Eryn Patin, Kathyana P Santiago Mangual, Jenny E Murase, Victoria Palmer
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-05-14

Lectures

Follicular Rescue in Scarring Alopecias: Treating to Halt Disease Progression and Grow Hair
American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/1/2019
Texas Dermatological Society Spring 2013 Meeting
Texas Dermatological Society, San Antonio, Texas - 5/17/2013

Press Mentions

Dr. Amy McMichael Highlights Breakthrough Alopecia TherapiesJanuary 19th, 2026
Adult Female Acne: Hormonal Therapies Deliver Effective, Well-Tolerated Long-Term ControlJanuary 8th, 2026
Guselkumab Clears Scalp Psoriasis Across Skin TonesJune 26th, 2025