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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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Jean-Phillip Okhovat, MD, MPH is a board certified dermatologist. He obtained his MD with Alpha Omega Alpha honors at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed an MPH in Quantitative Methods at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He completed his internal medicine training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA and dermatology training at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Throughout his medical and public health training, he has authored several wide-scale epidemiologic studies with a focus on skin cancer prevention and quality of life studies focused on patients with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, in addition to hair loss disorders. He is currently interested in bridging the gap in knowledge in patient centered care and clinician-based innovation.

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.

Eduction

Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
MPH: Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
Clinical Research Fellowships: Stanford (Cutaneous Lymphoma), Massachusetts General Hospital (Hair Loss Disorders)
Internship and Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, University of Maryland

HONORS AND AWARDS

2021 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Social Media Fellow
Selected as the sole recipient as the Social Media Fellow for 2021-2023 during which time I work with the Editor-in-Chief of the Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (LSM) Journal to summarize and promote selected articles on a monthly basis.
2020 Rising Derm Stars Competition for Residents Fall Clinical Conference
One of twenty residents selected from across the country to deliver an oral presentation at the 2020 annual Fall Clinical Conference. I was paired with Dr. April Armstrong, MD, MPH as my mentor during the conference.
2019-2020 Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Scholar
Selected as a 2019 AID Scholar to participate in the Virtual Magic Wand Program designed to empower clinicians to engage in problem-driven research.
2019 Women’s Dermatologic Society L’Oréal Day of Discovery Program
Selected to meet with the L'Oreal Research team of scientists and chemists to learn about both upstream innovations (molecules, delivery systems) as well as Applied and Advanced research to understand how current ingredients and molecules are used in current and near-term OTC vehicles. 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society UCLA Delta Chapter
2012-2013 Letter of Distinction Awards – 3rd year clinical clerkships
2014 American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS) Mentorship Award
Awarded a one-month mentorship to work under the guidance of Dr. Kanade Shinkai at University of California, San Francisco. Our project investigated the four clinical phenotypes of PCOS based on cutaneous manifestations to establish clinical guidelines to be written in a peer reviewed journal.
2014 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Mentorship Program
Awarded a 160-hour mentorship opportunity to work under the guidance of Dr. Melvin Chiu, MD, MPH at University of California, Los Angeles.
2011 AMA Foundation Leadership Award
One of 24 medical students in the nation to receive an AMA Foundation Leadership Award in 2011; selection criteria includes outstanding non clinical leadership in advocacy, community service, and education
2011 Golden Key Pillars of Excellence Award
Awarded to a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to Academics, Leadership, and Service
2009 Phi Beta Kappa (Junior recipient)

acne, rosacea, anti-aging, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, hair loss disorders

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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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