Coralville’s Premier Skin Care Destination

Education

Undergraduate Degree:

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Medical School:

MD/PhD, Medical Scientist Training Program, Washington University School of Medicine

Dermatology Residency:

New York University Langone School of Medicine

Mohs Fellowship:

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons/New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Advanced Degrees:

Master of Health Care Delivery Science, Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business

Certificates

American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
American College of Mohs Surgery

Dr. Hillary Johnson is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and a Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Mohs Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgeon with over 15 years of experience. She is the founding director of the Forefront Dermatology Laser and Surgery Center. Located in Coralville, it’s Iowa’s only specially awarded Laser Center of Excellence by Candela Medical.

Dr. Johnson specializes in treatment and prevention of skin cancer with caring attention tailored to each person’s goals and comfort. She can address sun damage that contributes to skin cancer risk and photoaging. Her aesthetic sensibility was honed by years of training and practice in New York City where she was Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Having grown up in Ottumwa, Dr. Johnson returned home to Iowa to settle in the Midwest. Before joining Forefront Dermatology, she practiced at the University of Iowa for 7 years with awards for teaching and making a difference in patient care. Dr. Johnson finds it very rewarding to assist patients over time and work together to improve skin health. Dr. Johnson offers several advanced laser and aesthetic services to a diverse community of patients both within Iowa and traveling from afar.

Dr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology with Highest Honors at the University of Iowa and then completed her medical education and doctorate in immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Johnson’s research focused on how immune cells fight cancer and she decided to focus on patients with a high risk of skin cancer. Following an internship in preliminary internal medicine at the Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, she trained in dermatology at top-ranked New York University School of Medicine.  She next completed an intensive 2-year fellowship training program in skin cancer surgery, advanced facial reconstruction, and procedural dermatology. While in training, she initiated one of the first research projects looking at patient safety in the field of dermatology. She is a published author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and has lectured at universities and national meetings of multiple medical associations. Her professional interests also include using data to improve quality and increase access to health care. Dr. Johnson has been recognized as an Iowa Medical Society Women in Medicine Month Leader and an Inspirational Leader by the American Medical Association Women Physicians Section.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:

BS, California State University – Hayward, CA

Graduate Degree:
MS, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL

Medical Degree:

MD, The Chicago Medical School – North Chicago, IL

Internship:

Northwestern Hospital – Evanston, IL

Dermatology Residency

Cook County Hospital – Chicago, IL (Chief Resident)

Certificates

American Board of Dermatology

Dr. Deborah Huebbe Youhn is a board-certified dermatologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in medical and surgical dermatology. As your physician of choice, Dr. Youhn has experience treating a wide variety of skin issues that can affect both children and adults. She understands the significant impact your skin’s health can have on your overall well-being and happiness.

Dr.  Youhn specializes in the following:

• Skin cancer detection and treatment of cancerous, precancerous, and benign lesions
• Treatment of acne, eczema, dermatitis, warts, and rosacea
• Diagnosis of chronic and complex dermatologic conditions
• Removal of DPN and skin tags

A native of Northern California, Dr. Youhn has practiced in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Alabama, but the Midwest holds a special place in her life. Chicago is where she received her medical training, met her husband, and started a family. She recently relocated back to the Midwest and is excited to be a part of the Iowa City and Coralville communities.