Dr. Michelle Jeffries, DO
General Dermatology,
Pediatric Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Michelle Jeffries, DO
Dr. Michelle Jeffries specializes in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Integrative Medicine. To further her understanding and interest in medicine, she continuously seeks out information on ways to comprehensively treat dermatologic conditions. This led her to the path of Integrative Dermatology, which is an individualized approach to skin health that blends new technology with ancient practices and incorporates prescription strength treatment with proven natural remedies.
Dr. Jeffries has gained an interest in genetic skin disease, vascular malformations, eczema, acne and skin cancer in addition to her general dermatology knowledge.
About Dr. Michelle Jeffries, DO
Dr. Jeffries is triple board certified in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Integrative Medicine . She is among the first osteopathic physicians to become board certified in Pediatric Dermatology by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Michelle Jeffries is very active in the field of dermatology on a national, state and local level. She is the Secretary/Treasurer for the Phoenix Dermatologic Society and has served as Executive Board member and Secretary/Treasurer for the Arizona Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Society. Dr.
Jeffries speaks at numerous local and national dermatology meetings and has received several awards for her presentations. She has also published articles in peer-reviewed dermatology journals and was a contributing author for dermatology textbooks.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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 ...
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...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University, Dr. Jeffries received her MA in School Psychology and then her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University-Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was named Medical Student of the Year. She completed her pediatric internship at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) and a four-year combined dermatology residency and pediatric dermatology fellowship at Midwestern University’s Alta Dermatology Residency Program and PCH.
