About Dr. Lloyd Cleaver, DO
Dr. Lloyd Cleaver, DO was born in Macon, Missouri. He completed his training at the San Diego Navy Regional Medical Center and served with the Navy and Navy Reserves. Dr. Cleaver and his wife, Kathy, returned to Kirksville in 1985 and founded the Cleaver Dermatology Clinic in 1986. Dr. Cleaver has three sons who have joined him at Cleaver Dermatology – David, Jonathan and Nathan. He founded a dermatology residency training program in 1991 and served as the Program Director until 2015. In 2015, he founded a Mohs Surgery Fellowship where he currently serves as Program Director.
Dr. Cleaver is currently a professor of dermatology at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine/A.T. Still University and the Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education. He has been Vice Chair and is currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer to the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology. He has also served as President of the Kirksville Osteopathic Alumni Association and President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.
Dr. Cleaver is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology in Dermatology, Mohs Surgery and Pediatric Dermatology. He practices general dermatology, surgical dermatological surgery, and cosmetic dermatology including botulinum toxins, dermal fillers and sclerotherapy.
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Education & Training
Residency
- Navy Regional Medical Center
Internship
- Navy Regional Medical Center
Medical Education
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Cleaver Dermatology
Since 1986 Cleaver Dermatology has been providing the best dermatologic care to patients in Northern Missouri and Southern Iowa. We care for patients in Kirksville and all outlying areas including, but not limited to Chillicothe, Brookfield, Moberly, Macon, Bloomfield, Fairfield and many others. Dr. Lloyd, Dr. David, and Dr. Jonathan’s experience in dermatology is coupled with genuine concern for their patients. All of our staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt, attentive customer service. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain healthy skin and therefore, a healthier you.