Judy Fontana, MD, FAAD, a Dermatologist with Dermatology Specialists of Shelby Township

Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Judy Fontana, who serves patients in Shelby Township, Michigan.

Dr. Fontana is a board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Specialists of Shelby Township in Michigan. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, contact and occupational dermatitis, allergy testing, hives, autoimmune and blistering skin conditions, warts, skin cancer screening and treatment, mole mapping, hair loss, and nail disease. She also performs surgical skin care and offers a variety of cosmetic procedures including laser treatment, chemical peels, fillers, and Botox.

Dermatology Specialists of Shelby Township offers the most advanced medical techniques and technology, state-of-the-art equipment and the gentlest of care to help patients of all colors and cultures feel and look their best. The caring staff has diagnosed, treated, and prevented diseases of the skin, hair, and nails for thousands of patients and hundreds of families in southeast Michigan. All of the physicians are board-certified dermatologists who excel in general dermatology, the sub-specialties of skin cancer, laser procedures, psoriasis and allergic reactions of the skin, as well as medical, pediatric, and ethnic dermatology. 

Graduating summa cum laude, Dr. Fontana received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University. She went on to earn her medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2008, after which she completed a two-year research fellowship at Northwestern University/Feinberg School of Medicine within the Department of Dermatology where she participated in dermatological research. She then returned to Michigan to complete her post-graduate training in dermatology at Wayne State University.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

During her academic studies, Dr. Fontana achieved honors in many clinical areas. 

Learn More about Dr. Judy Fontana:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/975493-Judy-Fontana-Dermatologist or through Dermatology Specialists of Shelby Township, https://www.dermatologyspecialistsofshelby.com/local-dermatology-specialists-shelby-dermatologists-office-providers-mi 

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