John M. Pelachyk, MD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist
4.8 /5
163 reviews

John M. Pelachyk, MD

Dr. Pelachyk is a lifelong Michigan resident, and he has maintained a practice in Port Huron since 1991. He is Board-Certified in both Dermatology and Dermatopathology. His professional areas of interest include general dermatology, collagen vascular diseases, psoriasis, skin cancer detection and treatment, acne and dermatopathology.

Port Huron

1602 Military Street
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
Tel:(810) 982-9527
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When a person comes to my office, I want him or her to know that we care about them not only as a patient with a medical problem, but also as a person.
- John M. Pelachyk, MD
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Dock does a great job in taking of my issues
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I felt very safe in a almost virus free environment.
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He mentioned giving me a cream but didn’t
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Was a very good exam girl and explained everything well to me. A down to earth doctor that you can talk to.
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• Forefront Dermatology
Love Dr. Pelachyk - he’s very witty and explains everything he’s doing. Only negative issue Is the office wait time - usually an hour - but he’s worth it😊
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The staff and Dr. John Pelachyk were very kind and nice with my first office experience to a Dermatologist. They made be feel very comfortable and explained everything to me so that I could understand what was going on with my skin condition. Thank you again for your dedication to this profession and I will certainly be back if I need another appointment. Susan Pawlowski
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Thank you to Dr. Pelachyk and Nurse Katie for a very comfortable experience. Dr. Pelachyk came highly recommended and I am glad that I followed up with making my appointment with Forefront Dermatology. Connie
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Dr Pelachyk is a very knowledgeable, caring doctor! Easy to get an appointment. Office staff is competent, and cheerful! This office takes strict precautions concerning Covid19. I would recommend Dr Pelachyk highly!!
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Receptionist was polite. Assistant was informative when scheduling next appointment. Dr. P. reassuring as always.
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Dr Pelachyk does a Great job taking care of his patients, I'm very happy with the service that i receive.
Education

Undergraduate Degree:
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Medical Degree:
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Dermatology Residency:
Henry Ford Hospital – Detroit, MI

Dermatopathology Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation – Cleveland, OH

Hospital Affiliations
Lake Huron Medical Center
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Certificates
American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology and Pathology
Professional Memberships
St. Clair County Medical Society, President Elect
Dermatology Foundation
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society of Dermatopathology
Michigan Dermatological Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Lake Huron Physician Hospital Organization
Achievements
Valedictorian, Graduating Class of St. Basil's Preparatory School
William J. Branstrom Freshman Award for Academic Excellence, University of Michigan
Class Honors, University of Michigan
James B. Angel Scholar, University of Michigan
Graduated with "High Distinction," University of Michigan
Elected Phi Beta Kappa, University of Michigan
Elected Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Michigan Medical School
Recipient of the Annual Resident Scientific Research Award of the Michigan Dermatologic Society
Publications

“Diseases of the Peripheral Vessels and Their Contents”; Krull EA, Beninson J, Pelachyk JM, Taliercio FC: In Dermatology; Editors, Orkin M, Maiback H, Dahl M, 1991; Lange Medical Publishers, Old Tappan, NJ.

Pelachyk JM, Mikhail GR. “Neoplasms in Mohs Micrographic Surgery Practice: Clinical Pathologic Correlations: (Chapter 4) in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, GR Mikhail, Editor, 1991; WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA.

Douglass MC, Cruz C, Pelachyk JM: “Kaposi’s Sarcoma and Immunosuppression.” Current Concepts in Skin Disorder. 1980; 1 (3):7-16.

Pelachyk JM, Heinzerling RH, Burnham TK: “Serologic Profiles as Immunologic Markers for Different Clinical Presentations of Lupus Erythematous.: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 1983; 12 (4): 382-389.

Pelachyk JM, Bergfeld WF, Tomecki KJ, McMahon JT, Tubbs R: ” Histiocytosis X: Presentation in a 27-year-old Female.” Cleveland Clinic Quarterly. 1983; 50 (2) 197-200.

Pelachyk JM, Bergfeld WF, McMahon JT: “Chyrsiasis Following Gold Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ultrastructural Analysis With X-Ray Energy Spectroscopy.” Journ. Cut. Pathol., 1984; 11:491-494.

Manz, Lisa, Pelachyk JM: “Bleomycin-lidocaine mixture reduces pain of intralesional injection in the treatment of recalcitrant verrucae.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.