
Dr. Janelle Pavlis, MD
Physician
Dermatology
About Dr. Janelle Pavlis, MD
Janelle Pavlis, MD is a board-certified physician providing care to patients in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute.
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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 is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
Dr. Pavlis graduated from the University of Michigan, earning her bachelor’s in biopsychology and cognitive science. Afterward, Dr. Pavlis completed her Doctor of Medicine and Masters of Biomedical and Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine, also serving as a research fellow in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Dermatology. After completing her transitional residency at the Harbor UCLA Medical Center, she was a dermatology and cutaneous surgery resident at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital where she was recognised for distinction in cutaneous surgery.
Professional Affiliations
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute

Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute offers the region’s most comprehensive cancer care. We are a physician-owned group practice with more than 20 blood and cancer specialty physicians and 200 nurses and associates.