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Holly Gunn, MD, Dermatology, Birmingham, AL, Grandview Medical Center

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Dermatology Birmingham, AL

Acne & Rosacea, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology

Dermatologist and Medical Director of Gunn Dermatology

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Summary

  • Dr. Gunn graduated in biochemistry at the University of Maryland in 2003. She then attended medical school in her hometown at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and was elected to the prestigous Alpha Omega Honor Society as a medical student. She moved to Pennsylvania with her husband and completed an internal medicine internship, research fellowship and dermatology residency at Penn State University Hershey Medical Center. She also completed coursework and research to obtain a Masters in Public Health Sciences during her residency and fellowship years. She became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in July 2012.

    During her residency she became skilled at diagnosing and treating skin diseases of all ages and ethnicities. She also received a Women's Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award to pursue her interest in pediatric dermatologic surgery at Northwestern University. She is passionate about skin cancer prevention and has published articles in dermatology and pschycology journals for her research and experience in dermatologic diseases. She also has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology. During residency she organized a cosmetic training clinic allowing her to practice, teach and develop her expertise in treating acne scarring, wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging.

    Dr. Gunn's goal is to give her patients total devotion and expertise to meet their indivdual needs. Being a wife and mother of four is also a very important part of her life along with being a great physician. Her family time is spent enjoying hiking, biking, canoeing, snowboarding, reading and watching college football.

Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterChief Residency, Dermatology, 2011 - 2012
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2009 - 2012
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2008 - 2012
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • University of South Alabama College of Medicine
    University of South Alabama College of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member American Academy of Dermatology, 2009
  • Memeber American Academy of Dermatology, 2009

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pruritic brown plaques in axillae  
    Holly J.W. Gunn, MD, Jeffrey J. Miller, MD, Shari B. Clarke, MD, Lorraine L. Rosamilia, MD, JAAD, 7/2008

Press Mentions

  • Nonphysicians Take Growing Role in Actinic Keratosis Tx
    Nonphysicians Take Growing Role in Actinic Keratosis TxSeptember 21st, 2018
  • How to Know When Your Dry Skin Is Actually Eczema
    How to Know When Your Dry Skin Is Actually EczemaApril 20th, 2018
  • Gunn Dermatology
    Gunn DermatologyJanuary 28th, 2021

Grant Support

  • CYFC grantPenn State2008–Present

Research History

  • Research FellowSkin Cancer Prevention2008 - 2009

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations