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
How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
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...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
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...
What is the best brand of botulinum toxin to improve my appearance?
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
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.