Dermatology

Valerie Lyon, MD

Director, Pediatric Dermatology Laser & Surgery

Glendale, WI

Dr. Valerie Lyon is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in pediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and laser treatments, practicing primarily at Pediatric Dermatology Laser & Surgery and Madison Medical Affiliates in Glendale, Wisconsin. She focuses on treating children with conditions such as psoriasis—offering phototherapy, oral systemics, biologics, and other advanced therapies—along with acne, keloids, granuloma annulare, and trichorrhexis nodosa. Her expertise extends to p

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
Pediatric Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MD, 1997)
Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Transitional Year, 1998)
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Dermatology, 2001)
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of San Diego (Pediatric Dermatology, 2002)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Castle Connolly — Exceptional Women In Medicine
2020-2025 (6 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric DermatologyProcedural Dermatology

Conditions & Treatments

EczemaSkin Cancer SurgeryPediatric Skin ConditionsPhototherapySkin Biopsy and PathologyAtopic DermatitisCosmetic DermatologyMelanomaPsoriasisSkin CancerVascular Anomalies

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital-St. Joseph Campus

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Lyon treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Lyon accept Aetna insurance?

Valerie Lyon's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Assurant Health plus 16 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Lyon practice?

Valerie Lyon practices in Glendale, WI with hospital affiliations including Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, and Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital-St. Joseph Campus.

What does Dr. Lyon specialize in?

Valerie Lyon is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Dermatology and Procedural Dermatology.

How long has Dr. Lyon been practicing?

Valerie Lyon has 29+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.

What is Dr. Lyon's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MD, 1997); Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Transitional Year, 1998); Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Dermatology, 2001).