Same Day Dermatology in Kalamazoo

Education

Undergraduate Degree:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Graduate Degree:

University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN

Certificates

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Rebecca began her career at Forefront Dermatology in 2015 serving as a medical assistant in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office. After she attended University of Saint Francis for graduate school, her passion for dermatology prevailed and she knew she wanted to return to Forefront Dermatology as a medical provider. She fell in love with the Fort Wayne community and atmosphere while here for school and did not want to leave.

As a certified physician assistant, Rebecca specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, specifically skin cancer detection and treatment, skin lesions, cyst removal, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, warts, molluscum, and alopecia. Additionally, she offers Botox for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.  As a provider, Rebecca brings dermatologic expertise, compassion, and devotion to the appointment while improving quality of life, and helping patients feel their best in their own skin.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:

Hope College – Holland, MI

Medical School:

University of Michigan Medical School – Ann Arbor, MI

Dermatology Residency:

Harvard Medical School – Boston, MA

Certificates

American Board of Dermatology

Dr. Diana Westgate is a complex medical dermatologist specializing in the multi-disciplinary management of diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Her clinical interests include cutaneous manifestations of rheumatologic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and allergic diseases, as well as, chronic inflammatory diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. She is a field expert in the use of biologic medications and other high risk medications for the management of psoriasis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa, severe acne, rosacea, lichen planus, vitiligo, scarring alopecia, and more. Additionally, Dr. Westgate provides skin cancer detection and treatment options.