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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 of being a dermatologist. In addition to treating all aspects of medical dermatology listed below, some of his other interests are the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer as well as 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.

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.

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 - 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)

40+ years

General, Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology

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Dr. Wright is a board certified dermatologist who received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Washington DC after graduating with a double major from the University of Colorado. After running a hyperbaric chamber for US Navy dive teams in Micronesia, he then completed 3 years of dermatology training at the Naval Medical Center San Diego as chief resident, and was the recipient of the Alfred Hollander Memorial Award for teaching, as well as professional and personal integrity. Dr. Wright specializes in all facets of complex medical dermatology with an extra focus on aesthetic and sun care regimens, acne, tattoo reactions, anogenital disease, infectious diseases of the skin, and precancerous and cutaneous oncology. His dermatologic career has taken him around the world, exposing him to many unique patients and skin concerns. Dr. Wright is passionate about formulating a unique treatment plan for each patient based on the diagnosis, skin type and overall healthcare goals. Furthermore, he strives to provide patients with a diagnosis in the utmost expediency, with clear guidance for the short and long term treatment plan. He enjoys traveling, surfing and being with his family.

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.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Served as Chief Resident my final year of residency Graduated in top third of medical school class Nominated for Alpha Omega Alpha honor society HONORS AND AWARDS June 2019: Peer nominated for receipt of Fred Hollander award, which is for excellence in teaching May 2009: Award for outstanding achievement in Pathology, USU May 2008 : Award for outstanding achievement in Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1, USU May 2005 : Recipient of the Fred Murphy Achievement Award at the University of Colorado, for concurrent “excellence in academics, volunteer service and athletics.” PUBLICATIONS Wright KT, Henninger C. Lupus erythematosus tumidus vs Jessner’s lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin: A systematic comparison of clinical and histologic characteristics. Practical Dermatology, 2012;9 (2): 42-46 Wright KT, Praske SP, Quast TM, Bhatt NA. Treatment of cardiac arrest in a hyperbaric environment: Key steps in the sequence of care. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2016 Jan-Feb;43(1):71-8 Wright KT, Jackson JE, Borok JB. Diagnosis and management of allergic contact dermatitis in austere environments. JSOM. 2018 Feb Conlon EG, Wright KT. A Comparison of Two Chronic Skin Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis. JSOM. 2018 June Borok JB, Kim T, Wright KT. Oral prednisone: A unique and effective treatment for Actinic Lichen Planus. JAAD July2018 Best BB, Wright KT. The Role of Teledermatology in Special Forces and the Modern Military. JSOM. Slated for Summer 2019 edition Schmidgal CH, Wright KT Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. JSOM. Slated for Summer 2019 edition PRESENTATIONS Metastatic osteosarcoma masquerading as an atypical fibroxanthoma – AAD Gross and Micro 2018 Novel species of atypical mycobacterial associated with a tattoo infection – AAD Gross and Micro 2019 POSTER PRESENTATION Military Protocols for Surveillance, Assessment, and Treatment of Patients Post-chemical Exposure - Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Austere Environments. 2018 Military Health System conference VOLUNTEER June 2018 and 2019: Provided dermatologic and general medical coverage for children with severe skin conditions at Camp Wonder, a division of Children’s Skin Disease Foundation.

General Dermatology 

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Dr Victoria Williams is a board certified dermatologist with an interest in medical education, eHealth, and global health. She attended college at the University of Texas at Austin, medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and completed dermatology residency as a chief resident at the University of Colorado. Dr Williams has spent a large portion of her career focused on volunteerism to support underserved populations including working in Botswana for 3 years. She feels strongly that all patients deserve access to quality dermatology care and enjoys being able to support patients with their skin concerns through telemedicine. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, nature photography and hiking.

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, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections, such as scabies or head lice.

EDUCATION

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas July 2000-May 2011 MD, Awarded High Honors and an International Health Track Certificate
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas Aug 2002-May 2006 BS, Psychology, Graduated Summa Cum Laude with 4.0 GPA
Menendez Pelayo International University, Barcelona, Spain June-July 2006 Spanish language and culture summer program

AWARDS & HONORS

⬩ Annual Achievement Award & Most Innovative Public Service Project Award, Botswana Ministry 2019 of Health and Wellness
⬩Awarded for the Albinism Care Program I developed at Princess Marina Hospital Dermlink Grant, International Foundation for Dermatology 2019
⬩Award to support expanding access to a mobile decision support tool in Botswana Skincare for Developing Countries Grant, American Academy of Dermatology 2018
⬩Award to support launch of an outreach education program for albinism in Botswana Lady Khama Charitable Trust Grant Award 2017
⬩Award to support the development of my Albinism Care Program in Botswana Skincare for Developing Countries Grant, American Academy of Dermatology 2017
⬩Award to support my development of a sunscreen production program for albinism in Botswana
Chief Resident, University of Colorado Department of Dermatology 2014
Resident International Grant, American Academy of Dermatology 2014
Alpha Omega Alpha, Baylor College of Medicine 2011
Cain Foundation Global Health Scholarship, Baylor College of Medicine 2010
Basic Science Honors Award, Baylor College of Medicine 2009 ⬩One of 22 students awarded overall academic honors for basic science coursework O.P Griffin Memorial & Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarships, Baylor College of Medicine 2011
⬩Merit based scholarships for academic and leadership excellence Distinguished College Scholar Award, University of Texas 2005
⬩Ranked in the top 4% of College of Liberal Arts students
Dean’s Honors List, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas 2002-2006
Endowed Presidential Scholarship, University of Texas 2005
⬩Full tuition merit scholarship for all around academic and extra-curricular achievements Ralph Steiner MD Endowed, Tenet Healthcare & Gilbert Scholarships, University of Texas 2002
⬩Merit scholarships for academic and community service achievements

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Journal of Medical Internet Research Dermatology, Editorial Board 2021-present
International Foundation for Dermatology, Migrant Health Working Group 2020-present
American Academy of Dermatology Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee, Member 2019-present
International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology, Steering Committee Member 2019-present
UPenn Center for Global Health, Scholar 2018- present
American Academy of Dermatology Resident International Grant Program, Co-Director 2016-present
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Audio recorder of monthly Skinpod podcasts 2013-2015
University of Colorado Basic Science Dermatology Course, Small group teacher and mentor 2013-2014
American Academy of Dermatology Society, Fellow 2012-present
Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology Interest Group, Founder and President 2009-2011

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