Deborah B. Patterson, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Deborah B. Patterson, PA-C

Born and raised in western Pennsylvania, Deborah is a certified physician assistant with over 27 years of experience practicing in the dermatology setting. She also continues to serve as adjunct faculty at the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University and has served as an advisor to multiple pharmaceutical companies. Deb sees patients of all ages for a wide variety of skin concerns, including, but not limited to: acne, psoriasis, eczema, rashes, and skin cancer screenings. She has expertise in sexually transmitted infections having worked at the Allegheny County Health Department. In addition, she also provides cosmetic services for skin aging including Xeomin, fillers and chemical peels.

When she is not helping patients, she enjoys traveling with her husband and son and volunteering with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and CASA (court appointed special advocate) to serve the needs of children.

Pittsburgh

5500 Corporate Drive
Suite 320

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237

Tel:(412) 435-1170

I enjoy working with patients across all age spectrums. I am fortunate to help patients improve their self-image and contribute to their health and well-being.

- Deborah B. Patterson, PA-C

Survey • Forefront Dermatology

I am very happy with the care I receive and feel safer knowing I have been examined thoroughly,treated and my questions answered. I would go nowhere else. Thank you!!!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I am very happy with the care I receive and feel safer knowing I have been examined thoroughly,treated and my questions answered. I would go nowhere else. Thank you!!!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I found this practice to be outstanding. The office staff processing you and your paper work before you see the doctor were friendly and assisted you in making any future appointments. Ms. Deborah Patterson, PA-C gave me a thorough examination and took time to explain my medical problem. After the examination she prescribed a medication and again took time to explain on how to apply the medication. I had several questions which she answered. I will return and recommend this practice to my friends and associates.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

She was very warm and kind. Explained everything to me and what I needed to do for follow up.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Ms Patterson is very professional with great bedside manner. Her exams are thorough and she takes time to explain findings. I highly recommend her.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

The appointment was 35 minutes late. The patient care was exceptional.

Survey • Forefront Dermatology

All in all a very professional run office. I totally trust Dr. Patterson and her staff.

Survey • Forefront Dermatology

Provider was respectful, hygienic and kind to my 95 year old mother (patient). She was able to persuade her to have surgery to remove the non healing wound on her back. Previously, we were unable to get her to agree to further interventions. We look forward to having this practice continue to provide care for my mother and my husband and I are also going to switch providers to receive care here.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Deborah Patterson is very thorough and professional. She makes my experiences at Forefront Dermatology very comfortable.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

The office staff was very friendly. I feel like Dr. Patterson listened to what my concerns about my skin. I feel confident in recommendations.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:

BS, Saint Francis College – Loretto, PA

Graduate Degree:

MS, Saint Francis College – Loretto, PA

Certificates

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Publications

Green M, Reyes J, Nour B, Beatty D, Kauffman M, Wilson J, Todo S, Tzakis A. Randomized trial of ganciclovir (GAN) followed by high-dose oral acyclovir (HD-ACY) vs. gan alone in the prevention of cytomegalovirus.(CMV) disease in pediatric liver transplant recipients, Transplant Proc 1994; 26:173- 174.
Spates JM, Patterson DB. Diastolic heart failure: management of an increasingly observed condition. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants 2000; 13(11 ):51-64.