Dr. Lee Carson, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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Northeast Dermatology, PA
220 Graces Way
Columbia, South Carolina 29229
For an appointment, call (803) 736-4560
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Lee Carson, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Lee Carson, MD

Dr. Lee Smith Carson is the owner and operator of Northeast Dermatology. P.A. She is board-certifed by the American Board of Dermatology.

Dermatology Experience

Former Assistant Professor. â?¨USC School of Medicine â?¨Department of Medicine. â?¨Division of Dermatology. â?¨Columbia, SC. â?¨2004 to 2006.

Former Staff Dermatologist. â?¨Columbia Skin Clinic. â?¨Columbia, SC. â?¨2002 to 2004.

Professional Training

Chief Resident and Dermatology Residencyâ?¨. Wright State University School of Medicine. â?¨Section of Dermatology. â?¨Dayton, OH

Internal Medicine - Preliminaryâ?¨. University of South Carolina School of Medicine. â?¨Columbia, SC

Education

Medical Degree (M.D.): University of South Carolina School of Medicineâ?¨. Magna Cum Laude. â?¨Columbia, SC

Ph.D.: University of South Carolinaâ?¨. Columbia, SCâ?¨. Major: Education Administration

M.A.T.: University of South Carolina. Columbia, SC. Major: Science

Bachelors of Science (B.S.)., Clemson University. Clemson, SC. Major: Zoology

Medical School
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Admission Committee
  • Medical Student Association President
  • George Walker Waring Scholarship (2 years)
  • Red Fox Scholarship
  • SC Medical Association Scholarship (2 years)
  • Columbia Medical Society/Auxiliary Scholarship
  • Todd Medical Foundation Scholarship
  • Clinical Practice Community Project Winner
  • A. Hines McWaters Medical Scholarship
  • Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation
Education Professional
  • District Teacher of the Year/Richland One
  • Teacher of the Year/Dreher High School
  • Assistant Principal for AC Flora High School
  • Outstanding Biology Teacher in S.C.; 2nd place
  • National Tandy Technology Scholar
  • Established Richland One Teacher Forum
Volunteer Activities
  • Skin Cancer Prevention/Lecture series
  • Medical Mission Trips to Nicaragua
  • Volunteer at Columbia Free Clinic (Monthly)
  • Medical Student and Residency Lectures
Research and Publications
  • Dermatology for the MIII Clerkship Rotations.
  • Co-authored with David Rodwell, MIII, An interactive CD-ROM for medical student education, 2006
  • A Case of Mastocytosis, Co-authored with Virgina Butler-Taylor, 2006
  • Contributor to AMKSAP 3rd Edition@; Reviewer for Dermatology section, 2/2005
  • A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
  • Poster Presentation. American Academy of Dermatology, Annual Meeting 2000, Nashville, TN.
  • Disseminate Infundibulofolliculitis: A Case Study
  • A Local Forum in the Making: Richland School District One. Center Point . (1993). South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment, 1, p.8.
  • The Saftey Characteristics in High School Science Laboratories, 1991 Is And What Should Be.@ Doctoral Dissertation, USC, Columbia, SC. 1992.
Professional Organizations
  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology (October 2002)
  • American Medical Association
  • South Carolina Medical Association
  • South Carolina Dermatology Association
  • Columbia Medical Society

 

Patient Education Resources

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