Dr. Michael Jackson, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Cosmetic Dermatology
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Dr. Jackson specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology with particular expertise in treating skin of color and treating ethnic skin disorders.
About Dr. Michael Jackson, MD
Dr. Michael Jackson, MD is a board-certified Brooklyn dermatologist providing care to patients at Jackson Dermatology, PLLC of which he is the Founder and Director.
Dr. Jackson has been a member of the faculty at SUNY Downstate where he trained countless dermatology residents and dermatologists and improved the quality of care provided by the department. In his time at Downstate, Dr. Jackson also served as the Co-Director of the Ethnic Skin Institute.
Dr. Jackson is considered to be one of the foremost authorities in treating ethnic skin concerns. In fact, Dr. Jackson has received several awards and recognition for his tireless work and study in this field.
Dr. Jackson has published and lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of dermatology topics and has has multiple media apperances in print, radio and broadcast.
Dr. Jackson has been a member of the faculty at SUNY Downstate where he trained countless dermatology residents and dermatologists and improved the quality of care provided by the department. In his time at Downstate, Dr. Jackson also served as the Co-Director of the Ethnic Skin Institute.
Dr. Jackson is considered to be one of the foremost authorities in treating ethnic skin concerns. In fact, Dr. Jackson has received several awards and recognition for his tireless work and study in this field.
Dr. Jackson has published and lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of dermatology topics and has has multiple media apperances in print, radio and broadcast.
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Education & Training
Dr. Jackson, a native New Yorker, completed his undergraduate education degree in electrical engineering and psychology from SUNY at Stony Brook University. He then received his medical degree from Downstate School of Medicine and also Englewood Hospital in New Jersey where he trained in internal medicine. As a medical student and resident, Dr. Jackson studied under A. Paul Kelly, M.D. and Pearl Grimes, M.D., two of the pioneers and leading authorities in the care of ethnic skin disorders. As a result Dr. Jackson’s approach for challenging skin care concerns are safe and effective for patients of all skin types and ethnicities.
Dr. Jackson is also known for his Dermatology research at the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center with an emphasis on HIV Disease. Dr. Jackson completed his Dermatology training at SUNY Downstate medical Center as the first African American graduate from the Department of Dermatology.
Dr. Jackson is also known for his Dermatology research at the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center with an emphasis on HIV Disease. Dr. Jackson completed his Dermatology training at SUNY Downstate medical Center as the first African American graduate from the Department of Dermatology.
Professional Affiliations
Jackson Dermatology Associates
At Jackson Dermatology, the medical staff treats virtually any skin problem you may have including skin cancer, moles, psoriasis, acne and other dermatologic conditions. We ensure that your care is individualized to meet your specific needs and conditions. Our ability to provide the right treatment plan for our patients ensures that you will have healthy vibrant skin for a long time.