About Susan Duffy, PA-C
Susan Duffy, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant providing dermatology care to patients in Bellevue
Susan Duffy has practiced as a physician assistant for many years, first in family medicine, and then joined the field of dermatology in 2000. She has worked closely with her physician mentors and continues to do so in order to provide the best care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, including but not limited to skin cancer screening, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema.
Susan Duffy has practiced as a physician assistant for many years, first in family medicine, and then joined the field of dermatology in 2000. She has worked closely with her physician mentors and continues to do so in order to provide the best care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, including but not limited to skin cancer screening, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema.
Patient Education Resources
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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 ...
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 ...
What are some treatments to get rid of warts?
The best treatment for warts will depend on the type and location of the wart, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Some common treatment options for warts include:Salicylic ac...
The best treatment for warts will depend on the type and location of the wart, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Some common treatment options for warts include:Salicylic ac...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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...
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...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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...
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
Susan Duffy obtained her undergraduate degree from Washington State University and earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic with honors from Western States College in Portland, OR. Adding to this impressive resume is her degree in Physician Assistant in Clinical Health Science from the University of Washington School of Medicine.