Alison Peterson, NP

Alison Peterson, NP

Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology)
250 Inverness Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL
Alison Peterson, a double board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, is originally from Sylacauga, Alabama. Alison began her journey with Inverness Dermatology as a patient where she was diagnosed and treated for a malignant melanoma, a potentially life-threatening skin cancer, while she was a high school student. She participated in several public service projects to raise awareness about the role of tanning beds in the development of skin cancer. She was instrumental in passing the current tanning bed legislation into law, which now protects children from dangerous, unregulated ultraviolet light exposure. In 2015, Alison joined Inverness Dermatology as a medical assistant while pursuing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from The University of Alabama and Honors College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Alison went on to earn her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Samford University in 2019. Her doctoral project focused on the importance of early sunscreen education in pediatric populations beginning at six months of age. Alison brought her findings to fruition by implementing a sunscreen education program at a pediatric office. Her doctoral project poster won 1st place amongst her program peers and is published in the Sigma Nursing Repository at Samford University. She received her board certification as a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner in 2022 after countless hours of study, mentorship, and practice in the dermatology field. Alison is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board. She has been inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the esteemed honors nursing society, and serves as the Membership Committee Chair for the Alabama Society of Dermatology Professionals.

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About Alison Peterson

Alison Peterson, a double board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, is originally from Sylacauga, Alabama. Alison began her journey with Inverness Dermatology as a patient where she was diagnosed and treated for a malignant melanoma, a potentially life-threatening skin cancer, while she was a high school student. She participated in several public service projects to raise awareness about the role of tanning beds in the development of skin cancer. She was instrumental in passing the current tanning bed legislation into law, which now protects children from dangerous, unregulated ultraviolet light exposure. In 2015, Alison joined Inverness Dermatology as a medical assistant while pursuing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from The University of Alabama and Honors College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Alison went on to earn her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Samford University in 2019. Her doctoral project focused on the importance of early sunscreen education in pediatric populations beginning at six months of age. Alison brought her findings to fruition by implementing a sunscreen education program at a pediatric office. Her doctoral project poster won 1st place amongst her program peers and is published in the Sigma Nursing Repository at Samford University. She received her board certification as a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner in 2022 after countless hours of study, mentorship, and practice in the dermatology field. Alison is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board. She has been inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the esteemed honors nursing society, and serves as the Membership Committee Chair for the Alabama Society of Dermatology Professionals.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute skin infection
Acute skin infection

Other popular visit reasons

Acne
Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease
Dermatology Consultation
Pediatric Itching
Rash
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Acne
Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease

Office locations

Inverness Dermatology (1 of 2)
250 Inverness Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
Inverness Dermatology (2 of 2)
252 Inverness Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Samford University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • The University of Alabama (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1225661952

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Alison Peterson frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Alison Peterson on their profile.

What languages does Alison Peterson speak?

Alison Peterson speaks English.

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