About
After training at the top medical schools in the USA (Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford Medical School), Dr. Peppercorn devoted his career to the creation and operation of one of the most respected full-service state-of-the-art university-quality dermatology centers in the country. Dr. Peppercorn has had more than 5,500 patient visits here on SkyMD since he joined us in 2019. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. His prior work experience includes teaching dermatology residents as a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stanford Medical School. He has also been proud to receive many "Best Physician" and "Top Patient Satisfaction" awards during the past 30-plus years as a dermatologist. In addition to treating all aspects of medical dermatology listed below, his other interests are preventing, diagnosing, and treating skin cancer, in-office CO2 laser skin rejuvenation, and laser treatment of varicose veins. He was one of the first dermatologists to use lasers for cosmetic skin rejuvenation, skin enhancement, and removal of varicose veins.
Conditions Treated
Acne treatment, Actinic keratosis (pre-cancers), Alopecia, Aphthous ulcers (cold sores), Athlete's foot fungus, Atopic Dermatitis, Diagnosis of Atypical moles, Diagnosis of Basal cell carcinoma, Blistering disease. Care for contact dermatitis, dry skin dermatitis and nummular dermatitis, Cradle cap, Cysts, Dermatitis, Diaper rash, Dry skin dermatitis, Diagnosis of Diseases of the nails, Drug reactions, Dry skin, Eczema, Fungus Infection, Hair loss, Herpes, Impetigo, Inflammatory skin diseases, Keratosis, Lice, Diagnosis of Melanoma, Mole checks, Nummular dermatitis, Diagnosis of Pigmented lesions, Plant dermatitis, Psoriasis treatment, Rashes, Rosacea treatment, Scabies, Shingles, Skin infections, Skin cancer screening, Diagnosis of Squamous cell carcinoma, Wound healing and assistance with healing after skin surgical procedures and skin injuries. Yeast infections.
Qualifications & Education
Professional Summary
- Board-certified Dermatologist and Physician Leader
- Expert in Patient Satisfaction, Patient Experience, and Practice Management
- Cable Television Host, Producer & Writer
- Medical Journal Editor
Recognition, Management & Elected Positions
- Best Citizen Award of Yuba City, California
- Best Physician Awards of Yuba/Sutter/Colusa Counties
- Best Doctor Office Awards
- Top Patient Satisfaction Award for Specialist - Sutter Medical Foundation
- Board of Directors - Gold Country Bank
- Board of Directors - American Cancer Society, Yuba Unit
- Board of Directors - Rideout Hospital Foundation
- Board of Directors - United Way of Yuba
- Elected to the Board of Trustees - Franklin School District
- Elected as President, Franklin School District
- State of CA Gubernatorial Appointment - Medical Board of California, Medical Quality Committee
- Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Stanford Medical School
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- Medical Director of Quality & Patient Experience, North Medical Group
- Television Host, Producer & Writer, The Medical Explorer Television Program
- Editor, Johns Hopkins Medical Journal
Certification
American Board of Dermatology - 1982 (Lifetime)
Education
Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts- Major - Biochemical Sciences
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland- Bachelor of Arts; Major - Human Biology Year 1 of 5
- 5-year combined BA - MD program
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandUniversity of Utah Medical School Affiliated Hospitals, Salt Lake City, Utah- Internship in Internal Medicine (PGY1)
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California- Residency in Dermatology (PGY 2,3,4)
Isenberg School of Business, University of Massachusetts, Amherst- Master of Business Administration - M.B.A. (4.0 GPA)
Years of Experience
40+ years
Specialties
General, Cosmetic, and Medical Dermatology
Licensed States
Utah,
Montana,
Florida,
North Dakota,
Idaho,
Nevada,
Indiana,
New Hampshire,
Alaska,
Oklahoma,
Missouri,
Pennsylvania,
West Virginia,
New York,
Vermont,
Arkansas,
Ohio,
Kansas,
Georgia,
Texas,
Massachusetts,
North Carolina,
Illinois,
Iowa,
Minnesota,
Louisiana,
New Jersey,
Tennessee,
South Carolina,
Michigan,
California,
Wisconsin,
Rhode Island,
New Mexico.
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