About
Dr. Allen is a board-certified dermatologist and fellow-ship trained pediatric dermatologist licensed in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, DC. She grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and attended the University of Virginia, where she studied biology. After briefly exploring culinary school, she realized that medicine offered the most meaningful way to combine science, problem-solving, and caring for people of all ages.
She completed medical school and dermatology residency at the University of Michigan, followed by an additional year of fellowship training in pediatric dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. This advanced training allows her to offer specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents, while her broad dermatology training enables her to treat adults with a wide range of skin concerns. She is board-certified in dermatology and pediatric dermatology.
After completing her training, Dr. Allen returned to her hometown to be close to family and to provide thoughtful, comprehensive dermatologic care to patients of all ages.
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, surgical procedure follow-up, inflammatory skin diseases, parasitic infections, such as scabies or head lice.
Qualifications & Education
University of California, San Diego, Department of Dermatology, Rady Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Dermatology- Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 Board certified in pediatric dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology as of 11/2022
University of Michigan Department of Dermatology Dermatology Residency- 7/1/2018 to 6/30/2021 Board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology as of 6/2021
Beaumont Hospital, Taylor, MI- Transitional Year PGY1 7/1/2017 to 06/30/2018
University of Michigan Medical School Medical Degree- 08/2013 to 05/2017
- New England Culinary Institute Certificate in Professional Cooking, High Honors 08/2012 to 07/2013
- The Home Ranch, Clark, CO Full-time paid cooking intern at 5-star dude ranch, 01/2013 to 07/2013
University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Biology- GPA 4.0/4.0 08/2008 to 05/2012
- Lived on Thomas Jefferson’s historic Lawn, 2011-2012.
- One of 50 students selected based on academic and extracurricular excellence and leadership.
Specialties
Dr. Allen enjoys seeing a variety of skin conditions but is particularly interested in the treatment of vascular birthmarks, acne, and all kinds of rashes. She loves being able to give patients their confidence back by treating their skin.
Licensed States
Connecticut,
District Of Columbia,
Delaware,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
New Mexico,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Wyoming,
Alaska,
Alabama,
Arkansas,
Arizona,
California,
Colorado,
Florida,
Georgia,
Iowa,
Illinois,
Indiana,
Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Massachusetts,
Maryland,
Maine,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Nebraska,
New Hampshire,
New Jersey,
Nevada,
New York,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Oregon,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
Vermont,
Washington,
Wisconsin,
West Virginia,
Montana.
Hobbies
Dr. Allen loves playing with her four dogs (whippets and a greyhound), spending time with her family, taking care of her backyard flock of chickens, gardening, and playing tennis.
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