A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis, and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, and the associated skin changes.
Biography
Dr. James Shehan is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, National Psoriasis Foundation, Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Dermatology Society and American Contact Dermatitis Society. He most recently practiced dermatology with Creighton University and served as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology for Creighton University School of Medicine and Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Dermatology Division.
Interests:
• Comprehensive adult and pediatric dermatology
• Drug rashes
• Psoriasis
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Skin infections
• Hair and nail disorders
• Surgical dermatology
• Skin cancer
• Nevi
