About Dr. Rosemary Geary, MD
After being associated with a couple of different dermatology practices, Dr. Rosemary Geary had a clear vision of the foundation needed to deliver excellent patient care. This is why she founded East Valley Dermatology Center in 2003, and has grown the practice to be one of the most well respected Dermatology practices in Arizona.
Her expertise includes medical dermatology with an emphasis in diagnosing and treating skin cancer. Dr. Geary has been awarded Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doc” award in 2005, and 2011-2016. Dr. Geary enjoys her time mentoring to Banner Health Systems residents and UofA medical students. She currently holds the position of associate clinical professor at UofA. In addition to her daily practice Dr. Geary is also an active member with both the American Academy of Dermatology and Phoenix Dermatologic Society.
Dr. Geary demonstrates a true passion for delivering excellent patient care and shows great compassion to her patients. Her goal is to help educate patients and families about skin cancer prevention and to provide thorough skin cancer examinations.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Born in New York City, Dr. Geary moved to Phoenix, AZ as a child. She became interested in dermatology after being treated for severe acne as a teenager. She also learned the seriousness of skin cancer after growing up in the intense Arizona sun (suffering numerous sunburns) and participating in melanoma cancer research during college at the University of Arizona (UofA). During her studies at UofA, she received the honor of outstanding senior in nutrition, and was a member of Alpha Zeta Honorary from 1986-1990, and held the office of President from 1989-1990. Dr. Geary graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Nutritional Science in 1990.
Dr. Geary was accepted to UofA for medical school, and was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society her junior year. She was awarded the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation in 1994. After finishing Medical school at the University of Arizona, Dr. Geary completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Cincinnati, where she served as chief resident.
Professional Affiliations
East Valley Dermatology Center
East Valley Dermatology Center provides cost effective and efficient care for disorders and conditions of the skin, as well as cosmetic procedures. We are committed to implementing leading edge technology, medications, and surgical techniques. Our use of Dermoscopy and electronic medical records enable us to provide state of the art skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.