Virginia A. Lightner MD

Assistant Consulting Professor of Dermatology, Duke University School of Medicine

82 Wheaton AveYoungsville, NC 27596
Phone+1 919-562-8887
Fax+1 919-570-0211

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Education & Training

Duke University HospitalResidency, Dermatology, 1983 - 1986
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1982

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1983 - 2027
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart, Cerner Healthe, IQHealth, HealthSentry and P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Powerchart, Cerner Healthe, IQHealth, HealthSentry, Cerner Health Record and P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Severe intertrigo resembling acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica unmasking zinc deficiency in a patient on cabozantinib therapy.
Sakshi Chopra, Olivia Jew, Virginia Lightner
JAAD Case Reports. 2025-05-01
14 citations
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A HUMAN GLIAL VARIANT LAMININ
Ellen K. LeMosy, Virginia A. Lightner, Harold P. Erickson
Experimental Cell Research. 1996-08-25
26 citations
Tenascin: Does It Play a Role in Epidermal Morphogenesis and Homeostasis?
Virginia A. Lightner
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 1994-03-01

Grant Support

Tenascin Regulation Of Cell Matrix Interactions In SkinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1995–1997
Characterization Of A New Cell Surface ProteinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1986–1990

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