About Dr. Elizabeth Arthur, MD
Dr. Arthur is Board Certified in Dermatology and is faculty at Rochester General and Strong Memorial Hospital teaching medical students and residents. She has conducted multiple clinical trials on acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, glycolic acid, and BOTOX.
In April 2004, Dr. Arthur opened her solo Dermatology practice and medical spa. The practice, Helendale Dermatology and Medical Spa, is located off Empire Boulevard and 590 in the old Laurelton School on Helendale Road. Dr. Arthur has tried to maintain the style of the building by incorporating many antiques into the décor. Dr. Arthur is proud of the warm and home-like atmosphere of her office. She takes pride in the staff that over the years have become family and friends.
Dr. Arthur is active in the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children/NY (NCMEC). She served on the Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014.
Conditions Treated
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...
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...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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 ...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Elizabeth Arthur is a native of Scottsville, NY. She attended St. Pius Tenth in Chili and St. Agnes High School. Liz graduated from Villanova University with Honors in Biology. She then graduated from Hahnemann University Medical School with many honors. After completing medical school, Dr. Arthur initially began her residency in Internal Medicine, however decided to change to Dermatology. After completing her residency, she returned to Rochester to be closer to her family.