Services and Programs

Pediatric Dermatology

University Dermatology Associates treats both adult and pediatric patients with skin, nail, and hair conditions, including acne, warts, dermatitis and skin cancers. Pediatric dermatologists and other dermatology experts address both common and rare disorders, and seek to make your child as comfortable as possible during his/her visit.

Our Team

Our practice consists of eight physicians who are Certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

• Alice P. Pentland, M.D., Chair
  • An expert in photobiology and specializes in bullous diseases, psoriasis, and treatment of skin disorders with photo therapy.
• Lisa Beck, M.D.
  • Specializes in atopic dermatitis and eczema
• Marc D. Brown, M.D.
  • Directs the Dermatological Surgery Center and is trained to perform Mohs micrographic surgery.

    Did You Know… Each spring, Strong Memorial Hospital hosts an Annual Skin Cancer Detection Clinic.

• Mary Gail Mercurio, M.D.
  • Specializes in hair and scalp disorders and lupus
• Arthur Papier, M.D.
  • Dedicated to skin allergy.
• Francisco Tausk, M.D.
  • Specializes in skin diseases that interface between Dermatology and Psychiatry
• John H. Tu, M.D.
  • General dermatology and research
• Allison L. Holm, M.D.
  • Pediatric Dermatology
• Susan Psaila, M.D.
  • Pediatric Dermatology

• Biopsy
• Excisions
• Microscopic exam of skin scrapings
• Skin culture: bacterial, viral or fungal
• Physical exam

General Dermatology Appointments: 585 275 – 7546
Fax: 585-461-3509

Dermatological Surgical Appointments: 585 275 9208
Fax: 585-275-0022

* If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please notify us within 48hrs.

Appointments can be made by calling 585-275-7546 for general dermatology problems. Office hours are from 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Dermatological surgical appointments can be made by calling our Dermatological Surgical Center at 585-275-9208. We make every effort to see patients in a timely fashion. If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please notify us 48 hours before your scheduled appointment time.

Call University Dermatology Associates for emergencies that arise during office hours. If at all possible, we will see you that day. If you have been seen in our office and an emergency occurs in the evening or on the weekend, our answering service will direct your concerns to the dermatology physician on call.

• Payment. Payment is expected at the time service. Patients are responsible for their co-payments and any deductible associated with their plans. However, for non-participating insurance plans, the patient is responsible for payment to us and for pursuing reimbursement directly with the insurance company.
  
  
• Insurance. We participate with Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Choice, Preferred Care, GHl, Empire Plan, Child Health Plus, and Monroe Plan.
  
  
• Laboratory Tests. Certain laboratory tests may be necessary after your dermatology appointment. Most laboratory work is done at Strong Memorial Hospital. You will receive a bill direct from the hospital laboratories for these tests. In addition, certain procedures require the services of a pathologist. Dermatopathology Associates will issue a separate bill.