Dr. Jeffrey M. Whitworth, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey M. Whitworth, who serves patients in Woodland Park, New Jersey.

When searching for dermatological treatment, patients generally look for a dermatologist who is experienced, understanding, and supportive. Enter Dr. Whitworth, who is a part of the team at Atlantic Dermatology Associates, LLC in Woodland Park, New Jersey. He performs Mohs surgery and hair restoration surgery, in addition to treating various other types of dermatological diseases and conditions.

“At Atlantic Dermatology Associates, LLC, we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for addressing dermatological care. Our physicians and physician assistants spend most of their time listening in order to understand your concerns and respond with the best treatment options for you. Our professional staff assists in follow up to ensure your skincare needs are conscientiously met” as stated on the practice’s website. 

Born in Pocatello, Idaho but raised in Oklahoma, Dr. Whitworth earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Upon graduation, he completed his internship in general surgery at the Oregon Health Science University in Portland, Oregon. He then came to Newark, New Jersey for his residency in dermatology at the New Jersey Medical School.

After completing his residency, he completed two fellowships: one in dermatopathology (at the New Jersey Medical School), and the other in Mohs surgery and hair transplantation (with Dr. Dough Stough in Hot Springs, Arkansas). 

A member of the American Society for Mohs Surgery and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, which is one of the 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the New Jersey Medical School.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

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