Medical Expertise of Dr. Christopher Jones, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Christopher Jones, MD
Christopher Jones, M.D. completed his Dermatology specialty training at Penn State Dermatology, where he served as Chief Resident in his last year. He grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He completed medical school at The University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, graduating as his class' valedictorian and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, and his internship in Internal Medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Jones completed a fellowship at Stanford University in Cutaneous Oncology, with a focus on Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, and participated in several clinical trials involving the development of new cancer treatments. He is interested in medical and cosmetic dermatology and has co-authored a book chapter and several scientific articles.
He also has a special interest in volunteerism and aiding underserved communities in need of dermatologic care. He was director of the Dermatology branch of the Bethesda Mission during his residency, a free dermatology clinic in Harrisburg, PA providing care to those in need, and spent a month in Botswana, Africa in 2008 volunteering at free clinics throughout the country. Dr. Jones was the recipient of the Mary Louise Witmer Resident Humanitarian Award at Penn State Medical Center.
Dr. Jones is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the Texas Medical Association, and the Travis County Medical Society.
Patient Education Resources
Does it cost more to get a tattoo or to have it removed?
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The cost of getting a tattoo and the cost of having it removed can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and complexity of the tattoo, as well as the experience and reputation ...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What is the best brand of botulinum toxin to improve my appearance?
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...