Dr. Jennifer Vickers, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Dermatopathology


Sanova Dermatology
6411 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
For an appointment, call (225) 303-9500
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Jennifer Vickers, MD

Dr. Vickers treats all ages from pediatric to geriatric patients, and her services include general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, biopsies, and minor surgeries such as skin cancer and cyst removal. She also treats rashes, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and autoimmune conditions that affect the skin. She is most enthusiastic about her relationships with her patients.

About Dr. Jennifer Vickers, MD

Jennifer Vickers, MD is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in the evaluation and management of conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. She sees every patient as an opportunity to improve a life, whether she is treating a baby with a rash, providing a skin screening for skin cancer, or performing a cosmetic procedure. In every aspect of her practice, she strives to ensure that her patients feel comfortable, in good care, and that they are an integral part of their own health.

Dr. Vickers has participated in research involving the use of technology to aid in skin cancer diagnosis and has published articles in several peer-reviewed journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

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Education & Training

  • Undergraduate Degree - University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas – Graduated in 2004
    Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Graduated with High Honors
  • Medical Degree - University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas – Graduated in 2009
    Medical Degree; Awarded Magna Cum Laude in Honors Research Program
  • Medical Internship - University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas – 2009 – 2010
  • Dermatology Residency - Queen’s University,New York Medical College/ Metropolitan Hospital, New York, New York – Graduated in 2013
  • Dermatopathology Fellowship - Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ DermPath Diagnostics, New York, New York
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology- Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 
Dr. Vickers is a Texas native and completed her undergraduate degree with High Honors at the University of Texas at Austin. She went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where she also completed an internship in Internal Medicine. She then moved to New York City where she received her residency training from New York Medical College in Manhattan and fellowship training from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. She is double board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology.

Professional Affiliations