Dr. Toni Stockton, MD

As an allergy-prone teenager, I had skin problems beyond those experienced by the typical adolescent. I soon learned the difference a dermatologist could make.

My dermatologist, Dr. Sloan, a well-respected physician in the Pittsburgh area, treated me for a reaction I had to an over-the-counter acne product. He was confident that he could make my swollen, rosy red face better very soon. And he did. My subsequent visits to his office for treatment of my eczema, other allergic reactions, and acne, gave me great insight in to what a dermatologist does for people, beyond treating them for basic skin problems. I saw that he really enjoyed dermatology, and he enjoyed making a difference in the lives of his patients.

I chose medicine in college, not because of Dr. Sloan's example, but because I enjoyed math, chemistry and science. My first goal was to be a medical researcher, but I soon learned that research was not a people-oriented profession.

As a student physician at Howard University Medical School, I took a dermatology elective and learned that my life experiences as a dermatology patient made it very easy to relate to other patients and understand their problems. This reinforced my interest in becoming a dermatologist. I was board certified in dermatology in 1987.

My experience has taught me that good medicine is more than talking down to people, and shuffling them off with a prescription in hand. I believe the most important part of treating my patients is educating them about their conditions, and using their medical history to discover advanced solutions.

-Toni C. Stockton, M. D.

Doctor Toni Stockton's diagnostic and treatment expertise includes skin cancer, ethnic dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and phototherapy.

She has practiced in Arizona since 1994 and during that time has built credentials that include being named official Dermatology consultant for the NBA's Phoenix Suns, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, the Arizona Rattlers of the AFL, and the Arizona Diamond Backs of the MLB.

Among her professional extra-curricular activities: service on the Advisory Board for the American Academy of Medical Aesthetics and she often works as an instructor for the Skin and Makeup Institute of Arizona.

Doctor Toni Stockton graduated from the Bachelor of Science/Medical Doctorate program for gifted students at Howard University College of Medicine's in 1983. She completed her first year internal medicine residency at Howard University Hospital, and completed her dermatology residency at King/Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She has been board certified in dermatology since 1987(American Academy of Dermatology).

Doctor Stockton practiced dermatology in the Los Angeles area from 1987 through 1994. She also served as Associate Professor of Dermatology at King/Drew Medical Center during this time in Los Angeles, and was the Center's Chief Resident from 1986-1987.

She remains active on the nationwide lecture circuit, speaking to both medical professionals and to lay groups. Dr. Stockton has been named in Phoenix Magazine's Top Doc's in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

• Banner Desert Medical Center
• Chandler Regional Hospital