Dr. Gary McCracken, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Center for Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
14275 N 87th Street
Suite 109 & 110
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
For an appointment, call (480) 905-8485
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Gary McCracken, MD

Gary McCracken, MD specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology, as well as skin cancer surgery.

About Dr. Gary McCracken, MD

Dr. McCracken has been ranked as one of Arizona’s top dermatologists by Phoenix Magazine twelve times since 2005.

Patient Education Resources

Acne Medication Savings
Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
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...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
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...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...

Education & Training

Dr. McCracken received his BS in Biology from Creighton University and an MD from Creighton School of Medicine.

He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he also served as Chief Resident. He also completed his residency to attain board certification in internal medicine as well as a yearlong clinical research fellowship in dermatology at Emory University in Atlanta.