Dr. Laurel Stearns, DO
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Dermatology
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Laurel Stearns, DO
Dr. Stearns practices general medical dermatology, treating a wide range of skin conditions, and has a special interest in the early detection and prevention of skin cancer.
About Dr. Laurel Stearns, DO
Dr. Laurel Stearns, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist providing care to patients in the Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland, Colorado area at Front Range Dermatology Associates.
Dr. Stearns was honored to serve a decade as an officer in the U.S. Army where she had the opportunity to be a Professor of Dermatology, Professor of Dermatopathology, and Associate Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Training Program at two of the military’s largest academic medical centers.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Patient Education Resources
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...
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 possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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...
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...
What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Education & Training
Dr. Stearns graduated from the University of Virginia and obtained her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences where she was awarded the prestigious Dean’s Award and the Matthews Military Honor Graduate Award. She then went on to pursue her dermatology and dermatopathology training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Professional Affiliations
Front Range Dermatology Associates
Front Range Dermatology and its expert dermatologist skin care team, is the premier patient choice for experienced, proven, state-of-the-art dermatology procedures, medical skin care & cosmetic body treatments. With offices conveniently located in Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland an Ft. Morgan, CO, we proudly serve patients located throughout the greater Northern Colorado and Southeast Nebraska areas.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality dermatological and skincare services possible with professionalism and compassion while delivering an unparalleled experience for each person who walks through our office doors. Working collaboratively, our physicians are able to personally know and understand each and every one of our patients and provide second-to-none whole-body, comprehensive care in our comfortable and service-oriented environment that we believe is vital to our ability to fully comprehend all of the medical and cosmetic dermatology-based needs of our patients.
With a highly-trained medical team and office staff, lead by Dr. Aaron Hoover, Front Range Dermatology Associates leverages the most advanced, innovative technologies and techniques to achieve beautiful, healthy skin for our patients.
Front Range Dermatology Associates is a veteran-owned clinic with an approach to healthcare that emulates military values including service, commitment, and leadership. We’re pleased to schedule appointments with our Dual-Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Aaron Hoover and Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Joseph L. Wilde. Dr. Hoover and Dr. Wilde are both Fellows with the American Association of Dermatologists.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality dermatological and skincare services possible with professionalism and compassion while delivering an unparalleled experience for each person who walks through our office doors. Working collaboratively, our physicians are able to personally know and understand each and every one of our patients and provide second-to-none whole-body, comprehensive care in our comfortable and service-oriented environment that we believe is vital to our ability to fully comprehend all of the medical and cosmetic dermatology-based needs of our patients.
With a highly-trained medical team and office staff, lead by Dr. Aaron Hoover, Front Range Dermatology Associates leverages the most advanced, innovative technologies and techniques to achieve beautiful, healthy skin for our patients.
Front Range Dermatology Associates is a veteran-owned clinic with an approach to healthcare that emulates military values including service, commitment, and leadership. We’re pleased to schedule appointments with our Dual-Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Aaron Hoover and Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Joseph L. Wilde. Dr. Hoover and Dr. Wilde are both Fellows with the American Association of Dermatologists.