
Dr. Allison Arthur, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatologic Surgery
About Dr. Allison Arthur, MD
Allison Arthur, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in Orlando, Florida at Sand Lake dermatology center.
Dr. Arthur is a Mayo Clinic-trained dermatologist and dermatopathologist who cares for patients of all ages. She is an expert in medical and surgical dermatology.
Dr. Arthur serves as program chair for the Central Florida Society of Dermatology and is an active member of the Orlando Medical Society.
Dr. Arthur is a Mayo Clinic-trained dermatologist and dermatopathologist who cares for patients of all ages. She is an expert in medical and surgical dermatology.
Dr. Arthur serves as program chair for the Central Florida Society of Dermatology and is an active member of the Orlando Medical Society.
Patient Education Resources
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What is the treatment for severe atopic dermatitis?
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Education & Training
Dr. Arthur completed her undergraduate studies at Emory University. She attended medical school at the University of Florida.
Dr. Arthur completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, then completed her Dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic.
After residency, Dr. Arthur joined the faculty of the Department of Dermatology at Mayo Clinic and served as an instructor at Mayo Medical School. She then continued her education with a fellowship in dermatopathology, studying skin diseases at the microscopic level.
Dr. Arthur completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, then completed her Dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic.
After residency, Dr. Arthur joined the faculty of the Department of Dermatology at Mayo Clinic and served as an instructor at Mayo Medical School. She then continued her education with a fellowship in dermatopathology, studying skin diseases at the microscopic level.
Professional Affiliations
Sand Lake Dermatology Center

Sand Lake Dermatology Center offer Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology Services
Sand Lake Dermatology Center has been a well-respected dermatology practice since opening its doors 28 years ago. Our practice is rooted in traditional, patient-centered values where the needs of the patient come first. Having all of our providers work together in one office allows us to utilize a team approach.
Deeply passionate about dermatology and skin care, our providers find medical dermatology particularly satisfying, helping acne patients achieve results and—especially critical in sunny Central Florida—educating their patients about skin cancer and the importance of yearly exams. When it comes to aesthetic dermatology, Sand Lake Dermatology Center is unique in its gentle, conservative approach, making every effort to offer patients a natural, youthful means of non-surgical skin rejuvenation.
We offer the full spectrum of aesthetic dermatological procedures and also welcome the challenge of difficult diagnostic and therapeutic diseases of the skin, hair and nails including:
Sand Lake Dermatology Center has been a well-respected dermatology practice since opening its doors 28 years ago. Our practice is rooted in traditional, patient-centered values where the needs of the patient come first. Having all of our providers work together in one office allows us to utilize a team approach.
Deeply passionate about dermatology and skin care, our providers find medical dermatology particularly satisfying, helping acne patients achieve results and—especially critical in sunny Central Florida—educating their patients about skin cancer and the importance of yearly exams. When it comes to aesthetic dermatology, Sand Lake Dermatology Center is unique in its gentle, conservative approach, making every effort to offer patients a natural, youthful means of non-surgical skin rejuvenation.
We offer the full spectrum of aesthetic dermatological procedures and also welcome the challenge of difficult diagnostic and therapeutic diseases of the skin, hair and nails including:
- Autoimmune and bullous disorders of the skin
- Skin diseases of systemic illness and immunosuppression
- Disorders of the mouth and mucous membranes
- 2nd opinion dermatopathology
- Drug reactions
- Complete skin cancer evaluation and mole checks
- Phototherapy including Narrowband Ultraviolet Light, Grenz and Excimer Laser
- Psoriasis treatment including Narrowband Ultraviolet Light, Biologics, Cyclosporine and Soriatane
- Acne treatment including Isotretinoin (Accutane), Phototherapy, Acne Peels and Acne Facials
- Laser treatments for red/brown blemishes and skin rejuvenation
- Scar and keloid treatments including acne scarring
- Comprehensive patch testing for allergic skin diseases
- Pediatric skin care, mole and birthmark evaluations
- Treatment for generalized itching and eczema
- Psychodermatology