About
Dr. Eric Parlette is a board certified dermatologist and MOHS surgeon practicing in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Conditions Treated
All medical dermatology diseases, including acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, cellulitis, rashes, HSV, herpes, warts, ulcers, skin lesions, malignant neoplasms of the skin, nail issues, hair loss, skin aging, cold sores, sun damage or actinic keratoses, epidermal cysts, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis or benign skin tumors, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap, folliculitis, hives or urticaria, atopic dermatitis, tinea or tinea versicolor, fungal infections, cosmetic procedure follow-up, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections such as scabies or head lice.
Licensed States
Degree & Graduation
Education
University of Virginia
School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Doctorate in Medicine
August 1994-May 1998
Virginia Tech
College of Arts and Sciences, Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Minors in Biology and Chemistry
August 1990-May 1994
Professional Training
Mohs/Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship
Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
Chestnut Hill, MA
Residency
Dermatology Residency, 2001-2004
Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Internship
Transitional, 1998-1999
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
Appointments and Affiliations
CURRENT
Commander, United States Navy Reserve, 2012-current
1. Dermatology Specialty Leader for Navy Reserve
2. Deputy Director, Command Medical Services
3. Officer in Charge, Detachment Romeo
Operational Health Support Unit, Portsmouth, VA, 2016-Current
FORMER
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2016-2018
Associate Professor, Dermatology, Mohs surgery
Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgeon, and Faculty for ACGME Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology, procedural dermatology fellowship Dayton Skin Care Specialists, part-time, 2011-2015
Clinical Associate Professor, Wright State University, 2015
Associate Professor, Dermatology, and Director of Mohs Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology, University of Florida, 2013-2014
Dermatologic Surgeon, Boston University, Dermatology, 2011-2013
Dermatologic Surgeon, Dermatology Associates of Winchester, MA, 2008-2011
United States Navy, active duty 1998-2007
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Uniformed Services. University of Health Sciences, 2004-2007
Attending Dermatologist, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA, 2006-2007
Department Head, Dermatology, U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, 2004-2006
General Medical Officer/Battalion Surgeon, 24th MEU-SOC, Mass Casualty Response Team, Medical Officer
Primary research & development of Combat Trauma Course for 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC 1999-2001
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow, 2004
American College of Mohs Surgery, Fellow, 2008
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Association of Military Dermatologists
Military Training Courses
Strategy and War, Naval War College
Senior Officer Leadership Course
Naval Leadership Course
Officer Indoctrination School
Combat Casualty Care Course
Field Medical Service School
Honors and Recognition
Operational Health Support Unit, Portsmouth, VA
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Third Award, 2018
Joint Task Force Platinum, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Camp VII, Ceremonial Flag, 2013
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Second Award, 2007
Medical Officer of the Year, Finalist 2007
Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Medical Officer of the Year, 2005
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 2006
Association of Military Dermatologists, Publication Award, 2005
Medical Officer of the Quarter, May-Jul, 2005
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Photodynamic Therapy Case Report Winner, J Drugs in Dermatol, Nov/Dec 2004
Naval Medical Center, San Diego Resident Research Award for Excellence in Dermatology/Plastic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 24th annual meeting, April 2004
Military Resident Writing Award, 3rd place, AAD 2003
Physician Assistant Military Preceptor of the Year, 2002
2nd Battalion, 6th Marines
Surface Warfare Device for Medical Department Officer, 2000
Expert marksman, U.S. Marine Corps standards
National Naval Medical Center (NNMC)
Intern of the Year, NNMC, 1999
Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal for most outstanding intern, 1999
Letter of Commendation for Command Iron Man
Letter of Commendation for Junior Officer of the Year Nomina-tion
Command Iron Man for Fall 1998 Physical Readiness Test
Junior Officer of the Quarter nominee, NNMC, winter 1998
Junior Officer of the Year nominee, NNMC, 1999
Virginia Tech
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
Metro Conference, 1992-1993, Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Virginia Tech’s All-Academic Team
Phi Eta Sigma, Honor Society Historian and Service Director
Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology
Golden Key National Honor Society
Dean’s List, 8 semesters
Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, 8 semesters
Metro Conference Athletic Commissioner’s List, 8 semesters
Nominee for USA All-Academic Team, by USA Today
Dean’s Scholarship Nominee
Varsity letterman in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track
Committees
Commonwealth of Virginia
Governor Northam’s Transition Policy Council on Health and
Human Resources, 2018
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatologic Surgery, Journal Reviewer 2013-current
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Research and Development Committee, 2008-2013
Committee Chairman, 2011-2013
Research Grant Review Board 2008-2013
Naval Hospital, Okinawa (2004-2006)
Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, Chairman
Institute for Hospital Improvement, Adverse Drug Event/
Medication Reconciliation Committee, Chairman
Executive Committee of the Medical Staff
National Naval Medical Center (1998-1999)
Executive Committee for the Resident Medical Staff
Ethics Committee
Ethics Consultation Organizational Committee
Publications
1. Martin ED, Parlette EC. Accelerated basal cell carcinoma at infliximab infusin site. submitted for publication to Dermatol Surg 2018
2. Shokeen D, Parlette E. Simple Mohs reconstruction in a blistering disorder patient. Dermatol Surg 44:432-434, 2018
3. Parlette EC, Simonds RM Jr., Barton M, Cummings LW, Leib AE. Diffuse thick scale on both hands. Am Fam Physician 97:205-206, 2018.
4. Glenn CJ, Parlette EC, Mitchell C. Fractionated CO2 Laser Assisted Delivery of Topical 5-Fluorouracil As A Useful Modality for Treating Field Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas. Dermatol Surg 41:1339-42, 2015.
5. Toren KL, Parlette EC. Managing melanoma in situ. Sem Cut Med Surg 29(4): 258-263, 2010.
6. Parlette EC, Rohrer TE. Newer approaches to actinic keratoses. Healthy Aging 6: 26, 2010.
7. O’Neal B, Parlette EC. Use of the 595nm laser for treatment of purpura. Pract Dermatol Feb: 26&28, 2010.
8. Parlette EC, Kaminer ME. Laser-assisted liposuction: Here’s the skinny. Sem Cut Med Surg 27: 259-263, 2008.
9. Parlette EC, Kaminer MS, Arndt, KA. The art of tattoo removal. Plastic Surg Products Jan: 18-20, 2008.
10. Tabor C, Parlette EC. Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes. Signs of poor glycemic control or new-onset disease. Post-grad Med 119: 38-44, 2006.
11. Tabor C, Parlette EC. CD30+, large T-cell lymphoma: Diagnostic distinction and management. Dermatol Online J 12: 8, 2006.
12. Railan D, Parlette EC, Uebehoer NS, Rohrer TE. Laser treatment of vascular lesions. Clin Dermatol 24: 8-15, 2006.
13. Bevin AA, Parlette EC, Domankevitz Y, Ross EV. Variable pulse Nd:YAG laser in treatment of facial telangiectasias. Dermatol Surg 32: 7-12, 2006.
14. Parlette EC, Groff WF, Kinshella MJ, Domankevitz Y, O’neill J, Ross EV. Optimal pulse durations for the treatment of leg telangiectasias with a neodymium YAG laser. Lasers Surg Med 38: 98-105, 2006.
15. Parlette EC, Elliott JZ, Hall FW, Graham BS. Primary cutaneous blastic natural killer cell lymphoma. J Am Acad Dermatol 53: 742-743, 2005.
16. Parlette EC, Polo JM. Inoculation herpes barbae. Skin Med 4:186-187, 2005.
17. Parlette EC. Red light laser photodynamic therapy of Bowen's disease. J Drugs Dermatol Suppl 3: S22-4, 2004.
18. Parlette EC, Kroger N, Ross EV. Nd:YAG laser treatment of recalcitrant folliculitis decalvans. Dermatol Surg 30: 1152-4, 2004.
19. Parlette EC, Ross EV. Hair removal for early treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa. Schoch letter 53: 2, 2004.
20. Parlette EC, Groff W, O’Neill J, Domankevitz Y, Ross EV. Update on variable pulse Nd:YAG laser in treatment of leg telangiectasias. Laser Medicine and Surgery Suppl 16:
20, 2004.
21. Parlette EC, Parlette HL: Removal of a large labial mucocele. In Harahap M (ed): Innovative Techniques in Skin Surgery. New York, Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2002.
22. Parlette EC, Parlette HL. Erythrocyanotic discoloration of the toes. Cutis 65: 223-224,226, 2000.
23. Parlette EC, Smith KJ, Germain M, Rolfe A, Skelton H. Accelerated growth of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans during pregnancy. Journal of the American Academy of
Dermatology 41: 778-783, 1999.
24. Parlette EC, Parlette HL. Ergonomically effective grommet. Dermatologic Surgery 25: 74-75, 1999.
25. Parlette EC, Parlette HL, Patterson JW. Pilomatricoma: An alarming presentation. Cutis 62: 227-230, 1998.
26. Miller AC, Blakely WF, Livengood D, Whittaker T, Xu J, Ejnik JW, Hamilton MM, Parlette E, John TS, Gerstenberg HM, Hsu H. Transformation of human osteoblast cells to the
Tumorigenic phenotype by depleted uranium-uranyl chloride. Environmental Health Perspectives 106: 465-71,1998.
Research
1. Use of Thermage Multi-Plex tip for treatment of upper arm tissue; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
2. Prospective clinical study of non-invasive cooling of subcutaneous fat; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
3. Post-approval study of ArteFil for the correction of nasolabial folds; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
4. Periorbital clinical trial ULT-102 for the Ulthera system; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
5. Evaluation of Cutera Pearl YSSG for skin rejuvenation; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
6. Clinical evaluation of the Dermatologic Treatment System (DTS) using microwaves for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
7. Assess long-term safety of Reloxin in the treatment of glabellar lines; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
8. Evaluate safety and efficacy of Cosmetalife versus control (Restylane) for the correction of nasolabial folds; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
9. Evaluate safety and duration of efficacy of Reloxin (Botulinum Type A Toxin) in correction of moderate to severe glabellar lines; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-2008
10. Evaluate efficacy of Portrait- PSR using very low energy with and without a cosmetic cream; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-08
11. Assess the performance of the near infrared Nomir Nimels microbial elimination laser for safety and efficacy for treatment of toenail onychomycosis; Skin Care Physicians,
2007-08
12. Evaluate use and safety of 1064nm Nd:YAG laser, delivered subdermally as a treatment for reduction in appearance or elimination of unwanted fat. Evaluate the use of laser for
tightening the skin in the area of liposlysis, to demonstrate disruption of fat cells, to evaluate the use of an accelerome-ter in preventing thermal damage to dermal tissue; Skin Care Physicians, 2007-08
13. Evaluation of variable pulse Nd:YAG in the treatment of facial telangiectasias; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, 2003-04
14. Determination of optimal pulse durations for the treatment of leg telangiectasias with a neodymium YAG laser; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, 2002-04
15. Investigate the transformation of human osteoblast cells to the tumorigenic phenotype by depleted uranium-uranyl chloride; Armed Forces Radiobiologic Research Institute,
1995
Presentations
1. Uncommon presentations of common skin cancers. Bon Secours Medical Group, Continuing Medical Education, April 2018.
2. Panelist. Schwartz Rounds, the non-adherent patient. Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Medicine, April 2018.
3. Cosmetic workshop. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Dermatology, November 2017.
4. Laser fundamentals. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Plastic Surgery, September 2017.
5. Superficial surgical anatomy. Walter Reed Annual Anatomy Course. Walter Reed Military Medical Center, July 2017.
6. Cosmetic Maintenance of Certification Review Symposium. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2015
7. Laser fundamentals and applications. Mayo Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Jacksonville, FL, February 2015
8. Cosmetic Maintenance of Certification Review Symposium. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, March 2014
9. Common laser applications. Laser workshop, Candela, Orlando, FL, November 2013
10. Management of common dermatologic disorders. U. S. Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, October 2013
11. Facial Reconstruction. Dermatology Grand Rounds, University of Florida, August 2013
12. Identification and Management of Skin Cancer. Family Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Florida, June 2013
13. Indications for Mohs surgery. Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, University of Florida, May 2013
14. Dermatologic Surgery Review. Dermatology Board Review Course, Tampa, FL, April 2013
15. Periocular Reconstruction. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, April 2013
16. Cosmetic Maintenance of Certification Review Symposium. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, April 2013
17. Laser Fundamentals. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, midyear meeting, April 2010
18. How do I approach vascular tumors? American Acad Derm Annual Meeting, March 2010
19. Moderator: New research in oncology and reconstruction. American Society of Dermatologic Surgery & American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery,
Joint Annual Meeting, October 2009.
20. Photorejuvenation and optimization of fractional resurfacing. Laser workshop, Nashville, TN, June 2009
21. Fractionated resurfacing. Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery Annual meeting, May 2009
22. Total photorejuvenation. Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery Annual meeting, May 2009
23. Laser physics. Vanderbilt Department of Dermatology, March 2009
24. Candela Laser workshop. Applications with the long pulsed alexandrite and neodymium: YAG lasers, December 2008
25. Treatment of vascular lesions in Asian skin. Beijing, November 2008
26. Laser treatment of vascular lesions. 8th Biennial Conference of Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India; Indore, India, November 2008
27. Treatment of pigmented lesions. 17th Candela Anniversary. Bangkok, Thailand, November 2008
28. Laser physics and common laser applications. Kuala Lumpur, November 2008
29. Laser treatment of pigemented lesions with Q-switched Alexandrite, Beijing, November 2008
30. Management of PWS. Beijing, November 2008
31. Candela Laser workshop. Update on use of pulsed dye, long pulsed alexandrite, and neodymium: YAG lasers, May 2008
32. Skin rejuvenation with very low energy plasma. American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, 28th annual meeting, Orlando, FL, April 2008
33. Cosmetic Update. Tidewater dermatology meeting, January 2008
34. Facial Flaps. Dermatology department. Eastern Virginia Medical School, March 2007
35. Surgical Pearls. Dermatology department. Eastern Virginia Medical School, March 2007
36. Management of Eczema. Pediatrics. Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, February 2007
37. Pediatric dermatoses. Pediatrics. Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, December 2006
38. Common skin tumors. Internal medicine. Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, November 2006
39. Great clinical cases. Dermatology department. Eastern Virginia Medical School, November 2006
40. Common dermatology conditions. Internal medicine. Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, September 2006
41. Melanoma Review. Surgical services continuing medical education symposium, USNH Okinawa, April 2006
42. Dermatologic Gems. Pacific Pearls Medical Symposium, Okinawa, Japan, March 2006
43. Current use of IPL for facial rejuvenation. Taiwan plastic surgery association, May 2005
44. Photorejuvenation using intense pulsed light. Chinese dermatologic society, Taipei, May 2005
45. Burn management. USNH Okinawa departments of primary care and surgical services, March 2005
46. Wound healing. USNH Okinawa departments of primary care and surgical services, March 2005
47. Derm potpourri. Presented to Kadena Medical Group, January 2005
48. Sun safety. Presented to San Diego County YMCA Child Health Educators, July 2004
49. Superficial fungal infections. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Department of Pediatrics, June 2004
50. Steroids. Preseneted to Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Department of Pediatrics, June 2004
51. Contact dermatitis. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Department of Pediatrics, June 2004
52. Great cases of residency. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego and UCSD Dermatology Departments, May 2004
53. Common skin tumors. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Department of Medicine, April 2004
54. Variable pulse duration Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of leg veins. Presented at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 24th annual meeting, Dallas, TX. April 2004
55. Dermatology for the Dentist. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Department of Dentistry and Oral-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, September 2003
56. Intense Pulsed Light demonstration module. H.T. Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, July 2003
57. Great Clinical Dermatology Cases. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego and UCSD Dermatology Departments, October 2002
58. Facial Flaps. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego and UCSD Dermatology Departments, October 2002
59. Great Surgical Dermatology Cases. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego and UCSD Dermatology Departments, September 2002
60. Wonders of Light: Clinical applications of lasers. Presented to Departments of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia, Health Sciences Center, August 2002
61. Wound Healing. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego and UCSD Dermatology Departments, March 2002
62. Complement. Presented to Naval Medical Center, San Diego and UCSD Dermatology Departments, December 2001
63. Parlette EC, Smith KJ, Germain M, Rolfe A, Skelton H. Accelerated growth of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans during pregnancy.Presented at: Quarterly D.C. Dermatology Conference 2/99, International Society of Dermatopathology Conference, New Orleans, 3/99, American Academy of Dermatology Conference, New York, 7/99
64. Diagnosis and management of human papilloma virus. USUHS 2nd year medical students, March 1999
65. Decubitus ulcers. Presented to ICU staff, NNMC,January 1999
66. Malignant Melanoma. Presented to Ward Medicine team, NNMC, February 1999
67. Facial Flaps. Presented to Bethesda Naval Hospital, Department of Dermatology, July 1998 and to University of Virginia,
68. Department of Otolaryngology, January 1998
69. Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome. Presented to Bethesda Naval Hospital, Department of Dermatology, July 1998
70. Muir-Torre Syndrome. Presented to Bethesda Naval Hospital, Department of Dermatology, July 1998
71. Melanoma. Presented to University of Virginia, Department of Plastic Surgery, November 1998
72. Selected genodermatoses associated with malignancy. Presented to Bethesda Naval Hospital, Departement of Dermatology, October 1997
Extracurricular Activities
- Helping Hands Homeless Clinic
- Volunteer physician, 2014-2016
- Pacific Partnership 2014
- Volunteered to assist U.S. Navy medical team in treatment of dozens of burn scar patients, Da Nang, Vietnam, June 2014
- U.S. Navy Reserves - Volunteered for Joint Task Force Platinum, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- Support of Detention Centers and Operation Enduring Freedom, 10/2013
- Assistant Command Fitness Liaison, NOSC Norfok, Det R, 2013
U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan
- U.S.A.-Okinawa Track & Field Team, Assistant Captain, 2004-2006
- Dragon Boat racing team, 2006
- Command 3-on-3 Basketball Champions, 2005
- Fitness Enhancement Program, Coordinator, 2005-2006
Naval Medical Center, San Diego
- San Diego Recreation Flag Football league, 2004
- Command 5-on-5 Basketball Champions, 2003
- Community church league basketball, 2002-2003
- Kids ‘n Kritters, Pediatric Health Symposium Sun Safety Booth, 4/02, 4/03
- Command 3-on-3 Basketball Champions, 2002
- Intramural Basketball, Command runner-up, 2001
2nd Marine Division (1999-2001)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor
- Lay leader
- 24 MEU(SOC) Basketball team
National Naval Medical Center (1998-1999)
- Intramural Softball Champions
- Intramural Basketball
University of Virginia (1994-1998)
- Spinal Chords, male a cappella group benefiting the Children’s Medical Center-President and Treasurer, 1994-96
- Camp Holiday Trails, Camp for Disabled and Chronically Ill Children
- Chairman for Donations-1995-96
- Chairman for Advertising 1994-95
- Top Fund Raiser, 1995 & 1996
- HIV Awareness and Education Program for Local High Schools Educator-1994-96
- Club Med, Internal Medicine Club, 1994-1997
- Social Committee
- Medical Student Gym Manager, 1995-96
- Christian Medical Fellowship, 1994-97
- Pediatrics Club, 1994-96
- Family Practice Club, 1994-96
- Intramural Sports, 1994-96: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball
- Fourth Year Class Play, 1998: Writer and actor
Virginia Tech (1990-1994)
- Virginia Tech Varsity Cross Country, 1990-94
- Virginia Tech Varsity Indoor Track, 1990-94
- Virginia Tech Varsity Outdoor Track, 1990-94
- Montgomery County (VA) Improvement Council Volunteer Coordinator
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Collegiate Christian Life
- Psychology Club
- Special Olympics Volunteer
- Intramural Sports: Basketball, Football, Softball, Tennis