Travis Wayne Blalock MD FAAD, FACMS

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Associate Professor, Dermatology, Emory University

1525 Clifton Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30322
Phone+1 404-778-3333

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Summary

Dr. Travis Blalock, based in Atlanta, GA, specializes in dermatology with subspecialties in cosmetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He completed his fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Scripps Clinic and Hospital, following his dermatology residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Blalock has experience in general dermatology, dermatitis, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and skin cancer. His work has been published in several journals, covering topics such as history and ethics curricula in medical education, body dysmorphic disorder, and scar optimization in surgery. He is a fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Education & Training

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green HospitalFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2011 - 2012
Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Dermatology, 2008 - 2011
University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
Mercer University School of MedicineClass of 2007

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Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 2014 - 2028
CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
OK State Medical License 2012 - 2015
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FASDS) American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Balancing risk and resources in post-transplant skin screening.
Gabriel E Agu, Sana Kamboj, Hala Idris, Travis W Blalock
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-08-01
Response to Cooper et al.'s "Reflected Surgical Lighting Exposure at the Mohs Surgeon's Eye Level: Quantifying Effects of Working Distance, Drape Color, and Lamp Posit...
Benjamin R Cooper, Stefano Cena, Taha Rasul, Travis W Blalock, Arianne E Chavez
Dermatologic Surgery. 2026-07-09
The ethics of the handshake in dermatology.
Michele Scaglione, Ameya Gangal, Travis W Blalock
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2026-07-01

Books/Book Chapters

High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Practical Guide for Patient Management
Chapter: Immune Dysfunction and Immunosuppression: Impacts on SCC Incidence, Prognosis, and Management
Travis Blalock MD and Thomas Stasko MDEditors: Chrysalyne D. Schmults.Springer2016
Lasers and Lights
Chapter: Non-ablative laser and light skin rejuvenation
Blalock, TW, Ross, EVEditors: Hruza G, Avram M.ElsevierEdition 3,

Press Mentions

Lower Racial Disparity in Melanoma Diagnoses in Vets Than U.S. Men Overall, Study FindsJune 5th, 2023
Dermoscopy, Other Modalities for Improving Melanoma Diagnoses ReviewedFebruary 7th, 2023
Dermoscopy, Other Modalities for Improving Melanoma Diagnoses ReviewedFebruary 7th, 2023