About Julie Silver, PA-C
Julie is a licensed and board certified physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants who practices general and cosmetic dermatology. She has continued to provide excellent patient care at East Valley Dermatology Center since 2009. Julie has extensive training and expertise with injectables, such as Botox, Juvederm, Voluma and Kybella.
Julie is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has been a member of the Dermatology Physician Assistants Society since its inception. She has recently been asked to join as a board member. Through her love of the cosmetic aspect of dermatology, Julie has become an advanced injector through special, exclusive training and has, in turn, trained other dermatologists and physicians. She has also mentored and precepted students in the clinic.
Patient Education Resources
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...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
A native of Arizona, Julie attended the University of Arizona and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She worked for the state mental health department for the seriously mentally ill crisis department before attending Midwestern University. Graduating in 2000 with a Master’s in Medical Science, she worked in family practice/internal medicine for 4 years. She then found her passion for dermatology and has been working medically and cosmetically in dermatology for since 2006.
Professional Affiliations
East Valley Dermatology Center
East Valley Dermatology Center provides cost effective and efficient care for disorders and conditions of the skin, as well as cosmetic procedures. We are committed to implementing leading edge technology, medications, and surgical techniques. Our use of Dermoscopy and electronic medical records enable us to provide state of the art skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.