Q: Please describe Dermatology & Skin Care Center of Birmingham’s area of expertise.
A: We offer our patients the very best treatments for their medical as well as cosmetic skin care needs. We provide general medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
Q: What wants or problems do you provide a solution to?
A: We provide general medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. This includes everything from acne, rashes and skin cancer to laser treatments, fillers and Botox. Cosmetic services include Botox, laser hair removal, Juvéderm, Sculptra, microneedling, Fraxel, VBeam and Morpheus8. Medical services include the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, acne, dry skin, eczema, dermatitis, keratosis pilaris, psoriasis and rosacea, to name a few.
Our Skin Bar Boutique carries many lines including EltaMD, SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, CeraVe, Skin Better, Revision, Latisse and more. The Skin Bar is open during business hours, and you do not need an appointment to shop for your skin care products or gifts. Gift certificates are also available.
Q: Please describe your educational and experiential background.
A: Dr. Julie Harper graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1991 with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies. She received her medical training at the University of Missouri – Columbia, where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She remained at the University of Missouri – Columbia for her internship and dermatology residency, which she completed in 2000. Dermatology & Skin Care Center of Birmingham was founded in 2007.
Q: What is your benchmark for success?
A: Our purpose is to treat our patients how we want to be treated. This means we must be comprehensive, accurate, and kind when treating each one of them.
Q: How has Dermatology & Skin Care Center of Birmingham adjusted its operations and/or services to comply with COVID-19 safety measures?
A: We are seeing patients in office for appointments. We are taking every precaution necessary in accordance with the CDC guidelines to keep our patients and our staff safe during this time. Please remember to wear a mask or scarf when coming in office for your appointment.
Q: Spring and warmer weather will be right around the corner. What seasonal advice or tips would you like to share with potential patients?
A: Always wear your sunscreen year-round!
Q: What do you most want potential patients to know about Dermatology & Skin Care Center of Birmingham?
A: We exist for our patients — there is no problem in dermatology that we will not see. We look forward to caring for the skin care needs of you and your family. Our staff is committed to serving you by offering comprehensive dermatology services in a professional and respectful manner. Give us a call at 205-978-3336 or go to our website, bhamdermatology.com.
