Dr. Shields Callahan, M.D., FAAD, ACMS


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Mohs Surgery


Dermatology Consultants, Inc.
1330 Oak Lane, Suite 101
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
For an appointment, call (434) 847-6132
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About Dr. Shields Callahan, M.D., FAAD, ACMS

Dr. Callahan is a Board Certified Dermatologist and an ACMS fellowship-trained Mohs Skin Cancer Surgeon. Dr. Callahan most recently served as the Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has nine years of clinical experience in dermatology and joined Dermatology Consultants in 2022.

 

Patient Education Resources

Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
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 ...
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What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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...
What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...

Education & Training

Dr. Callahan received her Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and her Medical Doctorate Degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. Dr. Callahan completed her residency training program in dermatology at the New York University Langone Medical Center in New York, NY, and her fellowship in Mohs surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.

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