Dr. Stavonnie Patterson Provider Spotlight
Dr. Patterson started practice in 2012 and is a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Patterson's passions include medical dermatology, hair disorders, skin of color, health disparities, and effective patient-doctor communication. She is actively involved in the Skin of Color Society where she serves as Patient Education Committee Co-chair.
Why Dr. Patterson Became A Doctor
She wanted to become a doctor for a simple reason. When she was growing up, she had many family members that were dealing with serious illnesses. She noticed that the doctors that were truly compassionate and caring made her family feel so much better. Therefore, she really wanted to be a doctor just like them. She chose dermatology because she really loves doing it. When she was training, she was exposed to a lot of dermatology clinics. Every time she was in those clinics she was excited and it was fun. She enjoyed taking care of her patients and seeing the impact that the clinic had on those patients' lives. She believes that dermatologists can make a difference and make each patient’s quality of life better.
Dr. Patterson’s Care Philosophy
Dr. Patterson’s care philosophy is to provide the highest level of care in a compassionate way. She believes that a good doctor relationship is a team. It is all about good communication and working together to get the desired results.
Dr. Patterson’s Training
Dr. Patterson completed a residency program in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston before training in Dermatology at Duke University Hospital where she served as chief resident.
She then joined Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine as an assistant professor of dermatology. She served as assistant program director of the combined Internal Medicine and Dermatology residency program and did her clinical work in the Northwestern Center for Ethnic Skin and Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
She has completed training at:
Stanford University Undergraduate
Morehouse School of Medicine- Magna Cum Laude
Duke University Hospital- Chief Resident, Dermatology
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Women’s Dermatologic Society
Chicago Dermatologic Society
Skin of Color Society
Dr. Patterson’s Product Highlight
One of Dr. Patterson’s favorite products is the Adam Forte Retinol 2.5 Pads. These Retinol 2.5 pads contain all-trans-retinol, fast penetrating delivery systems, GTP, bisabolol, and vitamin C. These pads help to slow free-radical damage and promote skin cell turnover which is great for patients who are looking to achieve smoother, firmer, and more evenly toned skin.
Purchase these Forte Retinol 2.5 pads during the month of April and receive 10% off. Offer Code: APRIL10
Offer expires: 4/30/2022
Dr. Patterson’s hours at Advanced Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine are on Tuesdays from 10 am – 3 pm. These hours will be extended during the summer months. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Patterson, call our office at (847) 802-9667.