Dr. Allison L. Hughes

Name: Dr. Allison L. Hughes
Specialty: Dermatology (General Dermatology)
Qualification/Board Certification: MD (Board certification not specified)
Affiliation: Mercer Island Dermatology PLLC
Locations: Mercer Island, Washington
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1194777805

About the Doctor

Dr. Allison L. Hughes is an experienced dermatologist practicing in Mercer Island, Washington, with over 21 years in the field. She earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science and completed her dermatology residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a transitional year internship at Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis. Dr. Hughes specializes in general dermatology, with clinical expertise in treating psoriasis, skin rashes, and various skin disorders, as well as performing cancerous skin growth removals. She has received 110 patient reviews, with a 3/5 overall rating. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients and accepts multiple insurance plans including Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• Over 21 years of experience in general dermatology

• Expertise in psoriasis, skin rashes, and skin disorders

• Performs cancerous skin growth removal and cosmetic procedures

• Accepting new patients; affiliated with Mercer Island Dermatology PLLC

Education & Training

Medical School – Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science
Residency – Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dermatology, 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis, Internship (Transitional Year)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Psoriasis

• Skin rashes (e.g., from lichen simplex chronicus, prurigo, pruritus)

• Skin disorders (acne, rosacea, vitiligo, scleroderma, eczema)

• Skin cancer (benign and malignant growths)

• Actinic keratosis

• Dermatitis (contact, atopic, seborrheic)

• Fungal skin infections

• Warts

• Moles and atypical nevi

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cancerous skin growth removal (excision, Mohs surgery not specified)

• Cryosurgery (for warts, actinic keratosis, benign lesions)

• Phototherapy (for psoriasis and other light-responsive conditions)

• Laser therapy (hair removal, tattoo removal, vascular lesions)

• Cosmetic filler injections

• Diagnostic skin biopsies

• Shave and punch biopsies

• Topical and intralesional corticosteroid injections

Services Offered

Dr. Hughes provides comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services for patients of all ages. She offers full-body skin exams to screen for skin cancer, diagnoses and manages chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea, and performs minor surgical procedures to remove benign or malignant growths. For patients seeking aesthetic treatments, she provides laser therapy, cosmetic filler injections, and cryosurgery. Dr. Hughes also treats acute skin issues like rashes and infections, emphasizing patient education on proper skin care and sun protection. While online consultation details are not specified, typical dermatology practices may offer telemedicine for follow‑up visits; please contact the office directly to confirm.

List of services:

• Full-body skin cancer screening

• Diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea

• Removal of cancerous and precancerous skin lesions

• Cryosurgery for warts and actinic keratosis

• Laser hair removal and tattoo removal

• Phototherapy for chronic skin conditions

• Cosmetic filler injections

• Skin biopsies (shave, punch, excisional)

• Patient education on sun protection and skin health

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• United Healthcare (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Medicaid (accepted – please verify with office)

Practice Locations

Address: 2835 82nd Ave SE, Ste 210, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (206) 236-3030

Hospital Affiliations

None specified in the provided information. Dr. Hughes practices at Mercer Island Dermatology PLLC, an outpatient clinic. For hospital admitting privileges, please contact the office directly.