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Craig Elmets, MD, Dermatology, Birmingham, AL, Birmingham VA Medical Center

CraigAElmetsMD

Dermatology Birmingham, AL

Professor of Dermatology, University Alabama

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Summary

  • Professor, Dermatology

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1980 - 1982
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Dermatology, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1978
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1976 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1978 - Present
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatological Immunology/Diagnostic & Laboratory Immunology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Press Mentions

  • 8 Foods and Drinks That May Help Prevent Sunburns
    8 Foods and Drinks That May Help Prevent SunburnsJuly 26th, 2021
  • Eating This Common Fruit Could Make Your Skin Look 10 Years Younger
    Eating This Common Fruit Could Make Your Skin Look 10 Years YoungerFebruary 9th, 2021
  • Grapes May Act as an Edible Sunscreen
    Grapes May Act as an Edible SunscreenFebruary 6th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Host Defense Mechanisms In Polyaromatic Hydrogen CarcinogenesisVeterans Affairs2011–2012
  • UAB Skin Diseases Research CenterNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2009–2011
  • Training In Investigative DermatologyNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2010
  • Natural History Of Dermal Neurofibromas In Patients With Neurofibromatosis 1National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2008
  • Core CenterNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2004–2008
  • Natural History And Biology Of Dermal Neurofibromas In Patients With Neuro...National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007
  • Administrative CoreNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007
  • Phthalocyanine Pdt--In Vivo Responses And MechanismsNational Cancer Institute2000–2004
  • Immunodermatological Therapy Of Skin CancerNational Cancer Institute1999–2003
  • Phase II Clinical Trial Of Celecoxib (Or Nsaid) In SubDivision Of Cancer Prevention And Control1998–2000
  • UVB Radiation--Immunodermatologic EffectsNational Cancer Institute1998–1999
  • Phthalocyanine Photodynamic Therapy--In Vivo Responses And MechanismsNational Cancer Institute1996–1998
  • In Vitro Screening Of Chemopreventive AgentsDivision Of Cancer Prevention And Control1997
  • UVB Radiation--Immunodermatologic EffectsNational Cancer Institute1996–1997
  • Skin Cancer And Tumor Necrosis Factor AlphaNational Cancer Institute1994–1997
  • Skin Disease ResearchNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1994–1996
  • Normal And Uv-Induced Cutaneous Antigen-Presenting CellsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1995
  • UVB Radiation--Immunodermatologic EffectsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1994–1995
  • Normal And Uv-Induced Cutaneous Antigen-Presenting CellsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1993–1994
  • Skin Diseases Research Center Of Northeast OhioNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1993
  • UVB Radiation: Immunodermatologic Effects In HumansNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1987–1993
  • UVB Radiation--Immunodermatologic Effects In HumansNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1992
  • Skin Cancer--Immunotoxic MechanismsNational Cancer Institute1989–1991
  • UVB Radiation: Immunodermatologic Effects In HumansNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1987–1991
  • UV Light-Induced Epidermal Antigen Presenting CellsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1987–1991
  • Ultraviolet-B Radiation: Immunodermatologic EffectsNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

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