

Dermatology
Alice Pentland, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology (SMD); James H. Sterner Professorship in Dermatology; Director, Center for Future Health
Alice P. Pentland, MD, is a distinguished dermatologist with over 45 years of experience, serving as Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She holds the James H. Sterner Professorship in Dermatology and directs the Center for Future Health at URMC. Dr. Pentland specializes in photobiology, skin cancer, and autoimmune bullous diseases, including pemphigus and severe psoriasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses the di
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
Education & Training
- University of Michigan Medical School — M.D., 1978
- Fellowship, Clinical Pharmacology, Washington University School of Medicine, 1984 - 1986
- Fellowship, Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1980 - 1982
- Residency, Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1979 - 1983
- Internship, Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1978 - 1979
Peer Recognition
- NIAMS Council — Member
2011-2015 (5 years)
- Society for Investigative Dermatology — President
2006-2007 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- UR Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice