Dr. Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Cosmetic Dermatology,
Pediatric Dermatology


Dermatology Associates of Georgia
2061 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 400
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
For an appointment, call (404) 321-4600
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD

Dr. Rice offers general medical and cosmetic dermatology care and is one of a few pediatric dermatologist in Georgia. She also has clinical and research interest in atopic dermatitis and hyperhidrosis.

Dr. Rice is an expert in the use of botulinum toxins (Botox®), dermal fillers, chemical peels, and laser therapies.

About Dr. Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD

Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD is a board-certified Atlanta pediatric dermatologist providing care to patients at Dermatology Associates of Georgia. She is triple boarded in dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and pediatrics.

Dr. Rice is a 2019 Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor Recipient and is a clinician and instructor for the International Hyperhidrosis Society.

Dr. Rice has over a decade of clinical trial experience, serving as a principal or co- investigator in over 30 clinical trials, Additionally, she has several peer-reviewed publications in the top dermatology journals, including Journal of American Medical Association of Dermatology, Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, and Dermatologic Surgery Journal and has contributed to multiple sources for health consumers.

Dr. Rice continues to be active in the Emory Dermatology Department currently as an Adjunct Clinical Professor, contributing to the education of over 100 residents.

Patient Education Resources

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Education & Training

Dr. Rice obtained her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and then attended the University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated as part of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society.

Dr. Rice’s pediatric training was at Seattle Children Hospital and her dermatology training was at the Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Dermatology. 

Dermatology Associates of Georgia

The Dermatology Associates of Georgia staff is committed to providing our patients with the personalized attention they deserve. Our mission is to provide our patients with the very best options for skin care treatment and disease prevention. Our Dermatologists provide a broad variety of medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatologic services. Our focus is providing patients with the most advanced surgical and skin care treatments available, with an emphasis on leading-edge procedures.