Laura Korb Ferris MD
Professor, Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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2585 Freeport RoadSuite 5a Falk Medical BuildingPittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone+1 412-647-4200
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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 - 2027
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
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 23 citationsFRONTIER-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. 2025-03-01 - Biologics and skin cancer risk in psoriasis patients.Christopher A Guirguis, Lauren M Ching, Laura K Ferris
Archives of Dermatological Research. 2025-02-01 - 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
Journal Articles
- Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident PhysiciansLaura K Ferris, Natalia Jaimes, John C Kawaoka, Sancy A Leachman, Michael A Marchetti, Ashfaq A Marghoob, Edward Prodanovic, Elizabeth V Seiverling, Susan M Swetter, S..., 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, Kari L..., JAMA Dermatology
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
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
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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