Rachel Carol Ness MD

Owner and founder of Fargo Center for Dermatology; Board-Certified Dermatologist

3173 43rd St. S, Suite AFargo, ND 58104
Phone+1 701-478-8780
Fax+1 701-478-8781

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Summary

I am the owner and founder of Fargo Center for Dermatology and have proudly provided care to dermatology patients at the same practice since 2008. I am a board-certified dermatologist diplomat through the American Board of Dermatology and serve as a fellow for the American Academy of Dermatology. I graduated from the University of North Dakota and the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

I specializes in medical, laser, cosmetic and surgical dermatology.

I have been a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of North Dakota Medical School since 2004. Serving on medical advisory boards and am a regular lecturer at the University of North Dakota Medical School. I enjoy teaching and frequently have medical student, residents, physician assistants and nurse practitioners rotating with me in clinic to learn the art of dermatology.

Education & Training

Marshfield ClinicResidency, Dermatology, 2005 - 2008
University of North DakotaResidency, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2003
University of North DakotaNatural Science, Pharmacology & Toxicology, 1995 - 1999

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Certifications & Licensure

ND State Medical License 2004 - 2028
MN State Medical License 2020 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2005 - 2009
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Resident of the Year Award University of North Dakota School of Medicine, 2004
Medical School Tuition Waiver Recipient North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, 2000
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology