Dr. Richard H. Shereff

About the Doctor

Dr. Richard H. Shereff is a board-certified dermatologist with over 21 years of experience, specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed residencies in internal medicine and dermatology at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, as well as an internal medicine internship at Maimonides Medical Center. Currently practicing in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in his own practice, he is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Dr. Shereff has received the Patient’s Top Choice award, with a 5/5 patient rating based on 40 reviews. Patients consistently praise his extensive knowledge, professional demeanor, compassionate approach, efficiency, and proactive treatment. He is recognized as an expert in skin rashes, contact dermatitis, skin disorders, and cancerous skin growth removal.

• Over 20 years of experience in dermatology

• 5/5 patient rating with Patient’s Top Choice recognition

• Expert in skin rashes, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin cancer removal

• Affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (#20 in North Carolina)

• Accepts Elevance insurance plans

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Residency – University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Dermatology (1971–1974); also Internal Medicine (1972–1974)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Internship: Maimonides Medical Center, Internal Medicine (1970–1971)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Skin rashes (including lichen simplex chronicus, prurigo, pruritus)

• Contact dermatitis (irritant and allergic)

• Psoriasis

• Acne and rosacea

• Skin disorders (eczema, scleroderma, vitiligo)

• Skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)

• Actinic keratosis (precancerous lesions)

• Moles and benign skin growths (nevi, seborrheic keratoses, cysts)

• Warts (viral)

• Fungal infections (ringworm, athlete’s foot, onychomycosis)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Skin cancer screening and total body skin examination

• Excision of cancerous and precancerous skin lesions (with margin assessment)

• Shave biopsy, punch biopsy, and excisional biopsy

• Cryosurgery for actinic keratoses, warts, benign lesions

• Electrodessication and curettage (ED&C) for superficial skin cancers

• Topical chemotherapy (e.g., 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod) for actinic keratoses

• Intralesional corticosteroid injections for keloids, cysts, alopecia areata

• Treatment of psoriasis (topical therapies, phototherapy, biologic counseling)

• Management of acne (topical/oral medications, extraction, intralesional injections)

• Removal of benign skin growths (moles, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses)

Services Offered

Dr. Shereff provides comprehensive dermatologic care for patients of all ages, focusing on both medical and surgical treatment of skin conditions. He performs thorough total body skin examinations to screen for skin cancer, particularly in patients with high-risk factors. For diagnosed skin cancers, he performs surgical excision with appropriate margins, as well as ED&C and cryosurgery. He manages chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and contact dermatitis with topical therapies, phototherapy, and coordination of systemic or biologic agents when needed. Acne and rosacea are treated with individualized regimens including prescription medications, lifestyle advice, and in-office procedures. Dr. Shereff also removes benign growths (moles, skin tags, warts, cysts) for symptomatic relief or cosmetic reasons. He is known for his efficient, compassionate, and proactive approach, ensuring patients feel well-cared for and confident in their treatment plans.

• Total body skin examinations and skin cancer screening

• Surgical excision of skin cancers (basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma)

• Biopsy (shave, punch, excisional) for suspicious lesions

• Cryosurgery for actinic keratoses, warts, benign lesions

• Electrodessication and curettage (ED&C)

• Topical and oral medical management of acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema

• Intralesional corticosteroid injections for keloids, cysts, alopecia areata

• Removal of benign growths (moles, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, lipomas)

• Phototherapy referral and coordination for psoriasis and other photoresponsive conditions

• Patient education on sun protection, skin self-examination, and preventive care

Accepted Insurances

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

Practice Locations

Address: 139 Hunter Cir, Fayetteville, NC, 28304
Phone: (910) 323-4888

Hospital Affiliations

• Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in North Carolina