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Amy Black, NP

Certified Nurse Practitioner
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Amy Black is a dedicated and compassionate certified dermatology nurse practitioner at Forefront Dermatology in Petersburg, VA. Amy combines traditional medicine and skin health, while incorporating scientifically proven methods of functional medicine, self-care and stress reduction. This integrative form of medicine provides an added layer of care that you won’t find often. She takes the time to get to know you and your health concerns and will team with you to figure them out. 

For more than two decades Amy Black has dedicated herself to finding, honing and sharing proven practices for deep health. Building on a foundation of conventional medicine, including degrees from the University of Virginia (Biology/French Language and Literature) in 1998 and Virginia Commonwealth University (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing) in 2002, Amy was drawn to the growing body of evidence on how stress, diet and the environment alter our physical being. After extensive work in various fields, Amy found her passion: the skin. In 2010 she became certified in Dermatology, helping patients understand and support the skin’s role in supporting our whole health. 

Seeking a core-to-surface approach, she studied at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)—the gold standard for her field—where she was certified in 2018. Combined with her existing professional experiences and training, the systems-based approach taught by IFM helped to create her unique, integrative methods. Amy regularly attends conferences and seeks continuing education opportunities to stay up to date with current practices in dermatology and integrative medicine. While other practices lean on the word “integrative” as a catchphrase, Amy is one of a small handful of practitioners offering this revolutionary and truly integrative practice. 

Undergraduate Degree
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Undergraduate Degree
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Graduate Degree
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

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Forefront Dermatology

44 Medical Park Blvd Suite A
Petersburg, VA 23805

(804) 324-4511

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

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What Amy's patients have to say:

Google Reviews • Forefront

She was every knowledgeable and professional she will be my primary

Google Reviews • Forefront

The entire team at Forefront Petersburg is excellent very kind, respectful, and incredibly patient, even with those of us who aren't 100% fluent in English. I had my appointment with Dr. Amy, and all I can say is that she is an amazing doctor. She listens thoroughly, is very respectful, highly attentive to all medical concerns, and very accurate with her treatments. Without a doubt, she is a doctor I highly recommend; she makes you feel incredibly comfortable. Five stars aren't enough!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Amy is a very nice person and she show lot s of concern.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Awesome experience- can highly recommend

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very congenial and knowledgeable. Very pleasant and understanding as well. Look forward to our next visit, was very quick and easy.

Google Reviews • Forefront

I say 4 stars because there is room to grow. Amy was amazing and her MA was very nice as well. I loved her bed side minor. Listening a plus plus. Great experience.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Amy is an experienced personal healthcare professional! She takes her time to ask questions and LISTENS during appointments! I always leave feeling like it was worth the copayment! I will always recommend Amy to family and friends!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very thorough and easy to talk to. Made my appointment go easy.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very easy to talk to

Google Reviews • Forefront

Amy Black NP was amazing as well as her staff in the back and addressed all my concerns. However, I was not called back for my an appointment until an hour passed the scheduled time. The front desk staff was rude and arguing with numerous other guests about everything being outsourced to Wisconsin. I feel like other guests should not be hearing these interactions at the volume level I was as it has the potential to violate HIPPA and human decency as a whole.

Google Reviews • Forefront

The visit was pleasant. Had to wait a while to be seen, but the Doctor, Ms. Amy Black was professional, precise and very helpful.

Google Reviews • Forefront

She's empathetic, very caring & definitely attentive!! I enjoy every visit with Ms.Black! She's awesome at what she do!!

Google Reviews • Forefront

VERY POLITE AND VERY PROFESSIONAL

Google Reviews • Forefront

Amy Black was phenomenal but waiting over 30 days for results cost the practice the loss of a customer.

Google Reviews • Forefront

she was wonderful and gave me a great exam

Google Reviews • Forefront

Quick check in. Pleasant and friendly staff. Attentive and direct speaking. Assessed my situation with care and allowed feedback providing a comfortable experience.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Amy Black was very nice and informative!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Amy Black is awesome ‼️I like how knowledgeable she is and how she's considerate she is when making changes and asking how her patients feel about certain things. I love how personable she is with me and remembers all the details about me no matter how many other patients she has. One of thee best 👌

Google Reviews • Forefront

This office and all the employees were very nice and treated you like family. The NP was very nice as well. I plan on getting a referral to become part of the “family”. Keep up the good work! I would recommend seeing Amy Black!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Always on time , friendly and professional!!