Dr. Heidi Mangelsdorf, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Cary Dermatology Center
101 SW Cary Parkway
Suite 210
Cary, North Carolina 27511-5562
For an appointment, call (919) 467-8556
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Heidi Mangelsdorf, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Heidi Mangelsdorf, MD

Dr. Mangelsdorf joined Cary Dermatology in July 1999. Previously, she practiced dermatology in Raleigh for 3 years. Originally from Monterey, CA, Dr. Mangelsdorf attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and went on to complete her dermatology residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. Her special dermatologic interests include surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Doctor Mangelsdorf is Board Certified in dermatology, and a member of various local and national medical societies including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the Botox Cosmetic Physicians Network, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the Wake County Medical Society. She and her husband make their home in Cary with their three children.
 

Patient Education Resources

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 ...
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
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...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...

Education & Training

Board Certified – American Board of Dermatology
Internship – Baylor Medical Center, Houston Texas
Residency – Wake Forest University Medical Center
Medical School – Baylor college of Medicine, Houston Texas
Undergraduate education – Santa Clara University