Dr. Jayne Fortson, MD
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About Dr. Jayne Fortson, MD
Dr. Fortson is a specialist in the treatment and care of Alaskan skin. As the state’s only physician board certified in both dermatology and dermatopathology, she is also Alaska’s most highly-trained cosmetic skin care expert.
She is experienced in the complete range of medical and surgical dermatology services, advanced cosmetic skin care services and most comprehensive treatment for psoriasis. Dedicated to helping Alaskans create more beautiful skin, she is the state’s only physician with a focus on cosmetic dermatology and advanced training in cosmetic skin care procedures.
Graduating from Northwestern University Medical School where she was the featured graduation speaker, she was subsequently awarded a National Institute of Health grant in dermatologic research and completed a year of research at the University of Utah. Her dermatology residency was completed at Wright State University and her dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. She regularly participates in specialized training for new advances in skin disorders and treatment, and in cosmetic skin procedures. She is a member of the approved physician network for numerous cosmetic skin services, such as BOTOX®, and is a member of the American Society of Dermatopathology and American Academy of Dermatology.
She continues to research new technologies, procedures and products so that she can provide you with the best and most effective treatment available for your skin. A resident of Alaska since 1990, Dr. Fortson lives in Anchorage with her three children.
Her outstanding qualifications, experience and dedication to excellence and advances for the more effective treatment of skin make Dr. Fortson the most trusted choice for superior care of your skin.
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