

Dermatology
Neil Prose, M.D.
Professor of Dermatology; Professor of Pediatrics; Research Professor of Global Health
Durham, NC
Dr. Neil Stuart Prose is a distinguished pediatric dermatologist at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with over 45 years of experience. His primary clinical focus is pediatric dermatology, treating conditions such as alopecia areata, where he emphasizes empathic communication in difficult conversations with patients and families. He specializes in skin diseases affecting children, including vascular birthmarks like the 'Mongolian Spot,' advocating for updated terminology to reduce stigm
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Pediatric Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine — M.D., 1975
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center — Internship, Transitional Year, 1975 - 1976
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — Residency, Dermatology, 1980 - 1982
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — Residency, Pediatrics, 1983
Peer Recognition
- American Academy of Dermatology — Fellow (FAAD)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Dermatology
Conditions & Treatments
Atopic DermatitisEczemaPediatric Skin Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Hospital
Languages
English