About
Dr. Wright is a board-certified dermatologist who received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., after graduating with a double major from the University of Colorado. After running a hyperbaric chamber for US Navy dive teams in Micronesia, he completed 3 years of dermatology training at the Naval Medical Center San Diego as chief resident. He was the recipient of the Alfred Hollander Memorial Award for teaching and 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 expeditiously, with clear guidance for the short and long-term treatment plan. He enjoys traveling, surfing, and being with his family.
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.
Qualifications & Education
- Served as Chief Resident in his final year of residency
- Graduated in the top third of medical school class
- Nominated for Alpha Omega Alpha honor society
Specialties
Licensed States
California,
Colorado,
Florida,
Nebraska,
Oregon,
Pennsylvania,
Texas,
Virginia,
Indiana,
Maryland,
Alabama,
Michigan,
Wisconsin,
Illinois,
Tennessee,
Minnesota,
North Carolina,
Iowa,
Arizona,
Washington,
Utah,
Nevada.
Degree & Graduation
- June 2016 – June 2019: Dermatology Resident at Naval Medical Center San Diego
- December 2012 – June 2016: Department head, Occupational Medicine at Naval Hospital Guam
- June 2012 – December 2012: Undersea Medical Officer Training at NUMI, Groton, CT.
- June 2011 – June 2012: Internship at NH Camp Pendleton
- August 2007 – May 2011: Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland
- June 2004 - May 2005: University of Colorado at Boulder, CO, BA in Human Physiology
- August 2000 - May 2004: University of Colorado at Boulder, CO, BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
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.”
Hobbies
He enjoys traveling, surfing, and being with his family
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