About Dr. Stephanie McLeish, MD
Dr. McLeish is a board-certified dermatologist experienced in medical and surgical care. She served 20 years on active duty in the United States Air Force before joining the Alaska Center for Dermatology. Prior to her training in Dermatology, she was an Internal Medicine physician.
Dr. McLeish was born in Bismarck, North Dakota but was raised on a farm in Costa Rica. She graduated from medical school at the University of South Florida. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Keesler AFB Medical center and her Dermatology residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. Dr. McLeish enjoys hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, scuba diving, above and below water photography, and world travel. She is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. McLeish was born in Bismarck, North Dakota but was raised on a farm in Costa Rica. She graduated from medical school at the University of South Florida. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Keesler AFB Medical center and her Dermatology residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. Dr. McLeish enjoys hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, scuba diving, above and below water photography, and world travel. She is fluent in Spanish.
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
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 ...
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
How much does laser tattoo removal cost?
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
What is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Alaska Center for Dermatology
To help fill Alaska’s need for a cutting-edge, comprehensive clinic offering both medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Peter Ehrnstrom opened the Alaska Center for Dermatology in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2003. Since then, he has worked to bring some of the area’s brightest dermatologists and other dermatology professionals to his practice. Today, the Alaska Center for Dermatology is home to six medical doctors and two physician assistants as well as a friendly support staff. Together we offer a full range of dermatology services for people of all ages.