James Contestable, MD, FAAD, Dermatologist
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James Contestable, MD, FAAD

Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology

100 Brewster Blvd Camp Lejeune NC, 28547
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Dr. James Contestable is a dermatologist practicing in Eastern North Carolina. He is an active-duty Naval Medical Officer and mainly practices at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. He also practices part-time at Dermatology Associates of Coastal Carolina. Dr. Contestable specializes in all areas of skin care. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis or eczema, scars, birthmarks, laser treatments, chemical peels, cosmetics and more. Dr. Contestable diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient. Dr. Contestable enjoys teaching residents, medical students, physician assistents, and nurse practitioners daily. He has multiple publications in peer reviewed journals and textbooks. One of his passions is scar revision and complex medical dermatology. 

Education and Training

University of Florida BS 2008

Uniformed Services University MD 2013

Walter Reed, NMMC Internship 2014

Naval Medical Center San Diego Residency, Dermatology 2020

Board Certification

American Board of Dermatology

Provider Details

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James Contestable, MD, FAAD's Expert Contributions
  • Does lotion can reduce moles?

    Unfortunately, no. However, depending on what these spots are it is possible they could be very simply removed. It's always best to seek expert advice to find out exactly what a spot is (mole, seborrheic keratosis, skin cancer, etc.), that way the correct treatment is employed. Many times, benign (not bad) issues can be treated with scarless results or with minimal risks associated. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

AcnePsoriasisEczemaAtopic DermatitisScarsBirthmarksSkin CancerMelanomaSun SpotsWarts

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistent Professor Uniformed Services University 2020 - Present

Awards

  • Navy Surgeon General Award 2013 Surgeon General of the Navy 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2012 AOA - Uniformed Services University 
  • Flight Surgeon of the Year 2019 Pacific Command - USN 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology  
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery  
  • Pacific Dermatologic Association  
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery  
  • American College of Mohs Surgery  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

James Contestable, MD, FAAD's Practice location

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

100 Brewster Blvd -
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
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100 BREWSTER BLVD # NH200 -
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