Medical Expertise of Dr. David Pharis, MD
About Dr. David Pharis, MD
Dr. David Pharis is a board-certified Atlanta dermatologist and Mohs surgeon speclalizing in the treatment of skin cancer.
Dr. Pharis completed his undergraduate degree at Purdue University with distinction and his medical degree (MD) from Baylor College of Medicine with highest distinction and was honored as the Debakey Scholar as the top student in his graduating class. After completing an internship in Internal Medicine at Baylor, Dr. Pharis completed his residency in Dermatology at Emory University and then completed his Mohs Surgery and Advanced Facial Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh under Drs. John Zitelli and David Brodland.
Dr. Pharis serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Emory University and has lectured and published on the subject of Mohs surgery, skin cancer and advanced facial reconstruction locally, nationally and internationally.
Professional Dermatology Affiliations- American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
- American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
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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...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
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