Dr. Jessica Mercer, MD
Dermatopathology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Jessica Mercer, MD
About Dr. Jessica Mercer, MD
Dr. Jessica Mercer, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist providing care to patients in the Atlanta area at Georgia Dermatology Partners.
Dr. Mercer also serves as Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery.
Professional Memberships and Honors of Dr. Jessica MercerDr. Mercer is a member of the following esteemed professional medical organizations and recipient of several professional honors, including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society of Dermatopathology, Women’s Dermatologic SocietySkin of Color Society, American Medical Association (AMA)Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Mercer received her Bachelor of Science degree from Howard University in 2004 where she graduated Summa cum laude. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2008.
Dr. Mercer completed here dermatology residency training at Brown University in 2012 where she finished her last year as Chief Resident. She went on to complete a Fellowship in Dermatopathology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dermpath Diagnostics of New York in 2013.
Professional Affiliations
Georgia Dermatology Partners
Georgia Dermatology Partners, PC wants you to feel good in your skin! That’s why we take a comprehensive Total Skin Care approach to skincare. We provide caring, personalized, highly professional general and surgical dermatology care for infants, children, adolescents and adults of all ages. We compliment those services by offering cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Dermal Fillers and Chemical Peels. This allows our patients to have the best treatment options possible for all their skincare needs and concerns – all under the direct care and supervision of board certified dermatologists.