About Matt Patton, PA-C
Matt Patton, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology and providing care to patients in the Fort Smith Arksansas area at The Dermatology Center.
Matt focuses on diagnosing and treating medical dermatological conditions. His passion for dermatology comes from his own personal struggles with acne and psoriasis and has a special interest in helping others with those skin conditions. Matt is also experienced in a variety of cosmetic procedures, cutaneous laser modalities, and completed the Hugh Greenway Cutaneous Surgery program. He has also participated in multiple clinical trials investigating psoriasis treatments.
Matt Patton received his Master of Physician Assistant degree from Wichita State University where he also completed a preceptorship in dermatology.
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
Patient Education Resources
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Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
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