Dr. Pamela McLain M.D.
Dermatologist
2229 Cahaba Valley Drive Birmingham Alabama, 35242About
Dr. Pamela McLain is a dermatologist practicing in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. McLain specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. McLain diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking on the Topic of Lupus and Connective Tissue Disease -
- Course Director for the National Young Rheumatology Investigator Forum -
Awards
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Undergraduate Degree
- Received Numerous Awards between 2006-2012 from the American Medical Association
- Physician Recognition Award from Medical Association of the State of Alabama
- Received top Dermatologist Award in 2009 from Consumer Research Council
- Received Top Health Professional Global Directory from Who's Who in 2010
Internships
- St. John's Mercy Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Phi Beta Kappa Society, Southern Medical Association, Alabama Dermatology Society, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Jefferson County Medical Society, Alliance for Lupus Research
Articles and Publications
- She is the Principal Investigator for Multiple Clinical Trials
What do you attribute your success to?
Dr. McLain attributes her success to the early influence of her father, who was the doctor who discovered collagenase. She says, he fostered an attitude and perspective that enhanced her persistence.
Hobbies / Sports
- Dressage on a National and Olympic Level
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Lupus, The New England Journal of Medicine
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