About Alan Crawford, PA
Alan Crawford, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant providing focused on providing dermatology care to patients in the Biloxi area.
Alan Crawford is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and a fellow member of the Society of Dermatology PAs.
Physician Assistants diagnose and treat a wide variety of patient complaints including skin cancer, warts, eczema, acne, rashes and moles. Physician Assistant authority to write prescriptions for medications in Mississippi and 47 other states across the nation.
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Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Education & Training
Alan Crawford, PA-C, is a native of Mississippi, and trained at the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He received his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies with a focus in dermatology from the University of Nebraska Physician Assistant Program. Alan is certified as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistants. He is licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant. He is a graduate with advanced training in all aspects of dermatology.
Professional Affiliations
Garrott Dermatology
Garrott Dermatology was set up by Dr. Thomas Garrott on the Gulf Coast in 1974.
The services at Garrott Dermatology are more than skin deep. Our highly experienced skin care experts understand the unique needs of different skin types. We offer personalized care and treatment plans for a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions to defeat the effects of aging, rising pollution levels, extreme climate, and other external and internal irritants on your skin.