Dr. Christopher Harmon, MD, Vestavia Hls, AL

About Dr. Christopher Harmon

Dr. Chris Harmon has been performing Mohs surgery and practicing aesthetic dermatology in Alabama since 1997. His research interests include wound healing, skin cancer, cutaneous laser surgery, and dermabrasion. Dr. Harmon co-authored a textbook, “Mohs Micrographic Surgery: From Layers to Reconstruction.” He has also written numerous chapters in other surgical texts, as well as peer-reviewed scientific papers on Mohs surgery, reconstructive techniques, dermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing. He is the director of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology and has trained more than 24 surgical fellows who now practice Mohs surgery in academic and private practice settings across the country. In addition, he has been a member and served on the boards of several dermatologic associations listed below. In 1995, he received the Young Investigator Award as presented by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery for his work with the ultrastructural and immunohistochemical changes following dermabrasion of facial scars. In 2007, he was recognized for excellence in volunteerism by the American Academy of Dermatology for his medical mission work and church planting activities around the world. For more than 10 years, he has served on the board of e3 Partners Ministries, a medical church planting ministry based out of Plano, Texas. Dr. Harmon is also currently chairman of the board for New Water Farms Ministries located in Dadeville, Alabama, on Lake Martin. Education & Training Mississippi College Bachelor's degree Tulane University School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (MD) Charity Hospital, New Orleans Internship Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Residency Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), Biloxi, MS Board-certified dermatologist

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Areas of expertise

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

Benign or precancerous skin growths

Removal of cancerous skin growth

Benign or precancerous skin growths

Removal of cancerous skin growth

Office location

Surgical Dermatology Group

1940 Stonegate Dr, Ste 130, Vestavia Hls, AL 35242

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Education and background

Practice names

Surgical Dermatology Group

Board certifications

American Board of Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)

Education and training

Medical School - Tulane University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic, Residency in Dermatology
Mississippi College (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Dermatology

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Received the Young Investigator Award as presented by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1497791628

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What practice does Dr. Christopher Harmon work with?

Dr. Christopher Harmon works with Surgical Dermatology Group.

Where is Dr. Christopher Harmon's office located?

Dr. Christopher Harmon's office is located at 1940 Stonegate Dr, Vestavia Hls, AL 35242.

Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Harmon have?

Dr. Christopher Harmon is certified by American Board of Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Christopher Harmon?

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