Medical Expertise of Dr. Elka Eisen, MD
Dr. Eisen specializes in adult medical dermatology with particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. She also offer medical dermatology care to adults and children.
About Dr. Elka Eisen, MD
Elka Eisen, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Tucson area at Healthy Skin Dermatology.
Dr. Eisen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is board certified by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada.
Dr. Eisen has lectured at national meetings and has been published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. While in residency, she was the honorary recipient of the American Academy of Dermatology's Committee on Internal Affairs Scholarship and represented the Academy at the International Dermatology meeting in Paris.
Patient Education Resources
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
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...
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...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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 ...
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 ...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
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...
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...
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 facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Education & Training
Dr. Eisen earned her medical degree (MD) with honors from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine in 1997. She completed a six-year advanced degree program with a 4-year scholarship to the University of Toronto and a Canada Science and Technology Scholarship. Receiving her dermatology specialty training at the University of Toronto, she completed a five-year residency, with two years of internal medicine training.