About Dr. Allison L. Hughes
Dr. Allison L. Hughes, MD, PhD, is a board-certified dermatologist and Medical Director of Mercer Island Dermatology in Mercer Island, Washington. She provides care for patients of different ages with conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. Her clinical interests include general medical dermatology as well as selected cosmetic and laser-based treatments.
Dr. Hughes treats a broad range of dermatologic concerns, including acne, rosacea, eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, warts, and skin cancer. She established Mercer Island Dermatology in 2008 with a focus on comprehensive skin care and individualized treatment planning.
Patients looking for physicians providing similar services can browse the Doctiplus dermatology directory.
Focus Areas
- General medical dermatology
- Acne and persistent breakouts
- Rosacea and facial redness
- Eczema and contact dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Warts and benign skin growths
- Skin cancer evaluation
- Suspicious moles and lesions
- Hair and nail disorders
- Cosmetic dermatology and skin rejuvenation
The American Academy of Dermatology provides useful guidance about acne diagnosis and treatment. Patients managing chronic inflammatory skin disease can also read the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases overview of psoriasis. The National Cancer Institute offers additional patient information about skin cancer and melanoma.
Dermatology and Patient Care Approach
Dermatology covers conditions involving the skin as well as the hair and nails. Some concerns, such as acne or eczema, may require ongoing management, while changing moles, unusual lesions, or persistent skin growths may need closer examination or biopsy.
Dr. Hughes’s practice combines general dermatologic evaluation with procedural and cosmetic services. Her practice describes an approach centered on listening carefully to individual concerns and choosing treatment based on the patient’s condition and needs.
Because she treats patients ranging from children to older adults, her dermatology work includes concerns that can change considerably with age. She also speaks Spanish, which may support clearer communication for patients who prefer discussing their healthcare in Spanish.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Hughes earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, San Diego in 1992. She completed a PhD at Chicago Medical School in 1999 and earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Chicago Medical School in 2001.
She completed a transitional residency at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in 2002, followed by a Dermatology residency at Wayne State University in 2005. Dr. Hughes became certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2005.
Clinic Information
Dr. Hughes is listed as Medical Director of Mercer Island Dermatology, located at 2835 82nd Avenue SE, Suite 210, Mercer Island, Washington 98040. The practice lists (206) 236-3030 as its main telephone number. Her individual NPI is 1194777805.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, insurance participation, treatment services, and scheduling requirements directly with the practice.
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