Meet Our Providers

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• Jonathan Stuart Crane, D.O., F.A.O.C.D. Board Certified Dermatologist
  
• Ronald P. Benjamin, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist
  
• Patricia B. Hood, PA-C, Certified Physician Assistant
  
• Kelly Mulligan Britt, MMS, PA-C Certified Physician Assistant
  
• Charlene Snyder, M.S, PA-C Certified Physician Assistant
  

Jonathan Stuart Crane, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.

Our coastal community offers us many wonderful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Long term exposure to the sun can lead to conditions such as skin cancer, premature aging, sun damage, wrinkles, and melasma. In the past, these sun-induced forms of skin damage have been difficult to treat, but exciting new developments in laser technology have given new hope to patients with these conditions.

Dr. Jonathan Crane has been a board certified dermatologist since 1994. He has been in practice for himself after forming Atlantic Dermatology Assoc. P.A. in 1994. The practice started in 1994 and currently occupies 20,000 sq feet. Dr Crane has published over 100 articles and is one of Allergans’ National Educators for Botox injection training. Dr Crane has pioneered multiple innovative procedures such as the treatment of irregular pigmentation and skin tightening with the 755 wave length laser. This laser device trial took place from 2/15/02 and concluded on 4/19/04. He wrote the first article on this procedure it was the feature article in Cosmetic Dermatology in August 2003. Dr Crane was recognized by Candela Laser Company for innovation in laser medicine Feb. 2005. Another treatment that Dr. Crane pioneered was utilizing an Ellman Surgitron FFPF for wrinkled, sagging skin or bags under the eyes. He wrote the first article on this treatment also. This article was published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology in September 2008.
Dr. Crane welcomes new and established patients of all ages.

Education

Highschool: Syosset High School, Syosset, N.Y. Graduated June 1982
Undergraduate: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. Honorable Discharge from U.S. Navy 1983
Pre-Medical: N.Y. Institute of Technology (NYIT) Old Westbury, N.Y. Seven Year Combined Program, B.S. With Honors, Life Science, 1987
Medical: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), Old Westbury, N.Y. Graduate June 1990
Internship: Peninsula General Hospital, Far Rockaway, N.Y. Rotating Internship July 1990 to July 1991
Residency: Lower Cape Fear Dermatology Clinic, Wilmington, N.C. Began July 1, 1991 Completed July 1, 1994. Three Year Dermatology Residency/Perceptorship, American Osteopathic Association Approved.

Certification

Board Certified-American Osteopathic College of Dermatology November 1994
Licensed Physician in N.C. 1991 to present

Professional Memberships

American Osteopathic Association
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
North Carolina State Medical Society
New Hanover/Pender County Medical Society
North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association member 1991 to present

Staff Privileges

Cape Fear Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, N.C.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C.

Personal Interests

Boating, Fishing, Water Skiing, Camping, White Water Wilderness Canoeing.

Positions Held

New Hanover County Medical Examiner, 1993 to present
North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association Trustee, 1997 to present
Miller Motte Business College Advisory Committee, Member of Advisory Board 1999
North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association Vice President, August 2004 to August 2005
North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association President, August 2005 to August 2006
Immediate Past President of North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association, August 2006 to August 2007

Publications

1. Crane JS, Geraci AC, Studzinski M, & LoPresti J. "Ligation of the Superficial Temporal Artery: A Possible Method of Arresting The Progression of Gyrate Atrophy." Student Doctor. August 1991, Vol. 12 #5, Page 33-34.

2. Geraci AC, Crane JS, Cunha BA. "Topical Steroids; Dosing Forms & General Considerations." Hospital Pharmacy.August 1991, Vol. 26 #8, Page 699-703, 719.

3. Denzel G, Crane JS, Cunha BA. "Mimics of Septic Arthritis" Hospital Physician. September 1991, Vol. 27 #9, Page 38-41.

4. Crane JS, Bailey WA, Conyack D. "Horseshoe Kidney" Consultant. December 1991, Vol. 31 #12, Page 83.

5. Crane JS, Geraci AC. "Scarring Alopecia Secondary to SLE" Consultant. February 1992, Vol. 32 #2, Page 97.

6. Crane JS, Courrege ML. "Beau's Lines". Consultant. March 1992, Vol. 32 #3, Page 112.

7. Crane JS, Courrege ML, Ohashi D. ":Secondary Syphilis The Great Imitator". Consultant. May 1992, Vol. 32 #5, Page 127.

8. Courrege ML, Phillips WA, Crane JS. "Ulcerating Basal Cell Carcinoma" Consultant. June 1992, Vol. 32 #6, Page 128.

9. Crane JS. "DNCB Treatment for Verrucae" American Osteopathic College of Dermatology Newsletter. June 1992, Vol. 10 #23, Page 10.

10. Crane JS, Courrege ML, Ohashi D. "Bullous Pemphigoid". Consultant. July 1992, Vol. 32 #7, Page 126.

11. Trope L, Bailey W, Crane JS. "Nevus of Ota". Consultant. August 1992, Vol. 32 #8, Page 100.

12. Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Malignant Melanoma". Consultant. September 1992, Vol. 32 #9, Page 107.

13. Ohashi D, Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Pitted Keratolysis". Consultant. October 1992, Vol. 32 #10, Page 86.

14. Weiss J, Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Berloque Dermatitis". Consultant. November 1992, Vol. 32 #11 Page 86.

15. Courrege ML, Crane JS, Bailey WE. "Steroid Induced Rosacea". Consultant. February 1993, Vol. 33 #2, Page 158.

16. Abrams B, Schleicher S, Crane JS. "Pretibial Myxedema". Consultant. March 1993, Vol. 33 #3, Page 167.

17. Kahn DM, Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Sarcoidosis". Consultant. March 1993, Vol. 33 #3, Page 130.

18. Kahn DM, Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Telangiectasia Macularis Eruptiva Perstants". Consultant. July 1993, Vol. 33 #7, Page 90.

19. Kahn DM, Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Eccrine Chromhidrosis". Consultant. September 1993, Vol. 33 #12, Page 142.

20. Kahn DM, Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Acute Gouty Arthritis with Tophus Formation". Consultant. October 1993, Vol. 33 #10, Page 122.

21. Kahn DM, Courrege ML, Crane JS. "Erythema Annulare Centrifugum". Consultant. November 1993, Vol. 33 #12, Page 105.

22. Phillips WA, Courrege ML, Crane JS, Kahn DM. "Linear Basal Cell Carcinoma". Consultant. December 1993, Vol. 33 #12, Page 105.

23. Weiss J, Crane JS. "Dermatology for the Nondermatologist: Part 1". Hospital Physician. December 1993, Vol. 29 #13, Page 33-39.

24. Weiss J, Crane JS. "Dermatology for the Nondermatologist: Part 2". Hospital Physician. Vol. 30 #1, January 1994, 25-32.

25. Crane JS, Courrege ML, Phillps WA. "Kerion Caused By Trichophyton Rubrum". Consultant. Vol. 34 #2, February 1994.

26. Crane JS, Courrege ML, Ohashi D. "CD4 Lymphocytopenia Presenting with Verruca & Basal Cell Carcinoma". Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology. November 1994, Page 889-891.

27. Crane JS. "What is Psoriasis". Life Health. Spring 1997, Page 5. Copyright 1997 by Medical Life Publishing, Raleigh, N.C.

28. Crane JS. "Hair Loss". Life Health. Fall 1997, Page 5. Copyright 1997 by Medical Life Pubilshing, Raleigh, N.C.

29. Crane JS, Courrege ML, Ohashi D. "Non Pruritic Lesions". Consultant. Vol. 37 #10, Page 2614 and 2622, October 1997.

30. Herring CB, Musselwhite NH, Fowler EJ, Crane JS, White W, Allen J. "Effective Treatment of Lichen Amyloidosis With Low Dose Oral Methotrexate". Southern Medical Journal. Vol. 90 #10, Page #27, October 1997. Publilshed by The Southern Medical Association, 35 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama.

31. Herring CB, Musselwhite NH, Fowler EJ, Crane JS, White W, Allen J. Scientific Poster. "Effective Treatment of Lichen Amyloidosis With Low Dose Oral Methotrexate Case Report". November 6-9, 1997. Charlotte Convention Center, Southern Medical Association 91st Annual Scientific Assembly, Poster 12.

32. Crane JS, White W, Kramer P. "Angiosarcoma of the Face". Consultant. Vol. 38 #9, Page 2283. September 1998.

33. Crane JS. Morning Star. "Hirsutism-Several Treatment Options Can Attack Unwanted Hair". Tuesday, October 27, 1998, Lifestyle Section, Classified 5D, 1st Page of Lifestyle Section.

34. Crane JS. Active Fitness Health. "Dermatology and Skin Care Advances for the Millennium". Vol. 1 #1, Page 16 and 17, June 1999. Published by IM Communications, INC.

35. Crane JS. "Cutaneous Mycobacterium Infection". Consultant. Vol. 39 #6, Page 1836, June 1999

36. Crane JS. Active Fitness and Health. "Red Face". Vol. 1 #3, Page 10, January 2000. Published IM Communications, INC.

37. Crane JS. Active Fitness and Health. "Do I Really Need Sunscreen?", Vol. 1 #4, Pages 4-5, March-April 2000. Published by IM Communications, INC.

38. Crane JS. Wilmington Parent. "Cosmetic Dermatology Top 10 Topics.", Pages 16-17, November 2000. Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Copyright Wilmington Parent 2000.

39. Crane JS. Skin Inc. "Dermatologists, Cosmetologists, and Estheticians Working Together". Pages 106 and 107, November 2000. Published by Allured Publishing.

40. Crane JS. A Guide to Health and Medicine. "Cosmetic Dermatology The Top Ten Topics", Page 14, December 2000. Wilmington Star News, Wilmington, N.C.

41. Crane JS. Active Fitness and Health. "Spider Veins of Legs", Vol. 2, #1, Page 4, February- March 2001. Published by IM Communications, Inc.

42. Crane JS. A Guide to Health and Medicine. "Unsightly Facial Blood Vessels Easily Corrected With Laser", Page 14, March 18, 2001. Wilmington Star News, Wilmington, N.C.

43. Crane JS. Consultant. "Mycobacterium Marinum Infection" Vol. 1 #5, Page 738. April 15, 2001. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

44. Crane JS, Schoonmaker JD. Active Fitness and Health. "Rosacea-The Adult Form of Acne". Vol. 2, #2, Page 4, 5, and 15, May 2001.

45. Crane JS. A Guide to Health and Medicine. "Summer Months Bring Marine and Sun Rashes", Page 11. June 3, 2001. Wilmington Star News, Wilmington, N.C.

46. Crane JS. The Schoch Letter. The Voice of a Clinical Dermatologist. "Treating the Toughest of Warts". Vol. 51, #7 Page 25. July 2001. Published by The Schoch Letter, Richmond, VA.

47. Crane JS. The Schoch Letter. The Voice of a Clinical Dermatologist. "No One Laser Has the Market on Facial Rejuvination and Collegen Tightening". Vol. 51, #7, Page 27. July 2001. Published by The Scoch Letter, Richmond, VA.

48. Crane JS. A Guide to Health and Medicine. "Cosmetic Dermatology", Page 27. September 9, 2001. Wilmington Star News, Wilmington, N.C.

49. Crane JS. The Schoch Letter. The Voice of a Clinical Dermatologist. "Treating Atopic Dermatitis Patients Under the Age of Two with Protopic". Vol. 51, #9, Page 35. September 2001. Published by The Schoch Letter, Richmond, VA.

50. Crane JS. Consultant. "Emergent Laceration Closure". Vol. 41, #13. Page 1758. November 2001. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

51. Crane JS. A Guide to Health and Medicine. "Getting Rid of Wrinkles, Dark Spots, and Sun Damage with Lasers", Page 18. December 2, 2001. Wilmington Star News, Wilmington, N.C.

52. Crane JS, Schoonmaker JD, Hood PB. Consultant. "Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome". Vol. 42 #6, Page 794. May 2002. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

53. Crane JS. Benjamin RP, Hood PB. Consultant. "Ochronosis". Vol. 42 #7, Page 949. June 2002. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

54. Crane JS, Schoonmaker JD. Consultant. "Emergent Laceration Closure" Vol. 1 #4, Page 141. October 2002. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

55. Crane JS, Benjamin RP. Consultant. "Lymphangioma Circumscriptum" Vol. 43 #1, Page 134. January 2003. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

56. Crane JS. Candela GentleLASE Clinical Bulletin. "GentleLASE Treatment of Hyperpigmentation". April 2003. No. 6. Wayland, MA 01778.

57. Crane JS, Schoonmaker JD, Hood P. Consultant. "Allergic Contact Dermatitis" Vol. 43 #6, Page 786. May 2003. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

58. Crane JS. Clinical Bulletin #6. "GentleLASE Treatment of Hyperpigmentation". Candela Corp. Wayland, MA.

59. Crane JS, Hood PB. Cosmetic Dermatology. "Treatment of Facial Rhytides with the 755-Nanometer Alexandrite Laser". Vol. 16 #8, Page 15-21. August 2003 Quadrant Health Communication, Inc. Chatham, N.J.

60. Crane JS, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. The Schoch Letter. The Voice of a Clinical Dermatologist. "Treatment of Hyperpigmentation by Long Pulse Alexandrite Laser". Vol. 52, #1 Page 4. September 2003. Published by The Schoch Letter, Richmond, VA.

61. Crane JS, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Consultant. "Granulomatous Cheilitis" Vol. 43, #12, Page 1425. October 2003. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

62. Crane JS, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Wilmington Parent "Sun Protection Learn the ABCDs". Page 30-31. May 2004. Seaside Media, LLC.

63. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf. "Cosmetic Dermatology What's Hot and What's Not as of 2004" Vol. 1, Issue 2, Page 7-8. July 2004. Wilmington, N.C.

64. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf "Cosmetic Dermatology What's Hot and What's Not as of 2004 Part II Sunscreen, Sun Protective Clothing and Laser Wrinkle Removal" Vol. 1, Issue 3, Page 708, October 2004. Wilmington, N.C.

65. Crane JS. Candela GentleLASE Clinical Bulletin. "GentleLASE Treatment of Sun-Damaged Skin". September 2004. No. 13. Wayland, MA 01778.

66. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Hailey Hailey Disease" Vol. 44, #12, Page 1591. October 2004. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

67. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Schoonmaker JD. Consultant. "Oral Lichen Planus" Vol. 44, #12, Page 1567 and 1572. October 2004. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

68. Crane JS, Warner G, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Benjamin RP, White W, Maize J, Hammerski D. Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy A Case Report". Page 77-79. Kirksville, MO.

69. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf. "If Sun Exposure and Alcohol During Your Golf Game are Giving You a Red Nose and Cheeks You May Have Rosacea". Vol. 2, Issue 1, Page 6. January 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412

70. Crane JS. "Treatment of a Two Year Old Girl with Extensive Eczema on the Extremities". Entire Pamphlet. Pages 1-6. Fujisawa. Deerfield, IL. January 2005.

71. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf. "Is There Magnetic Pull Associated with Poison Ivy?" Vol. 2, Issue 2, Page 7. May 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412

72. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus". Vol. 45, #7, Page 816. June 2005. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

73. Crane JS, Warner G, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "Unilateral Latero Thoracic Xanthem A Case Report". Vol. 4, #1, Page 55-56. August 2005. Kirksville, IL.

74. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Warner G. Cape Fear Golf. "Learn About Melanoma Prior To Swinging A Golf Club Because What You Don't Know Can Kill You". Vol. 2, Issue 3, Pages 6-7. August 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

75. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Warner G. Cape Fear Golf. "Your Foes on the Course, Carolina's Poisonous Spiders and Toxic Insects" Vol. 2, Issue 4, Page 6. September 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

76. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Foot Problems Affecting Your Golf Swing". Vol. 2, Issue 5, Page 5. October 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

77. Crane JS, Courrege ML, Ohasi D. Consultant. "Secondary Syphylis Case II" Vol. 45, #13, Page 1448. November 2005. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

78. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Bed Bugs". Vol. 45, #13. Page 1530. November 2005. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

79. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Return of the Bed Bugs Primary Care Update". Vol. 45, #13, Pages 77, 78 and 80. (We provided photos). January 2006. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

80. Crane JS, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Downs H. Cortland Forum. "Growing Abdominal Discoloration in a Teenage Girl". Page 69 and 70. February 2006. Haymarket Media, Inc. New York, N.Y.

81. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Pulled Muscle or Shingles?" Vol. 3, Issue 1, Page 5. March 2006. Wilmington, N.C. 28412

82. Crane JS, Cook C, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Consultant. "Allergic Contact Dermatitis". Vol. 46 #5, Page 565. April 2006. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

83. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Years of Sun Exposure From Golf Have Damaged My Skin, What Should I Do?" Vol. 3, Issue 2. June 2006. Wilmington, N.C.

84. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Actinic Keratoses One of Your Foes From Long Term Golfing". Vol. 3, Issue 3. August 2006. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

85. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Manage and Treat Wrinkles with Restylane a Safe and Natural Skin Filler That Helps Restore Volume to The Skin". Vol. 3, Issue 4. Page 5. November 2006. Wilmington, N.C.

86. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Winter Itch". Vol. 3, Issue 5, Page 6. February 2007. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

87. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Exposing the Truth About Your Nails". Vol. 3. Issue 6, Page 6. April 2007. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

88. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Are Mosquitos Ruining Your Golf Game?" Vol. 3, Issue 7, Page 6-8. October 2007. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

89. Ohashi D, PA-C, Courrege ML, MD, Crane JSC, DO. Consultant. "Pitted Keratolysis". Vol. 47, #12, Page 1090. October 2007. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

90. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Is It The Stress Of Golf That Is Making You Itch?" Vol. 4. Issue 3, Page 6. January 2008. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

91. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K, Griffin E. Cape Fear Golf. "Losing Your Grip: Rubber Contact Dermatitis". Vol. 4. Issue 4, Page 5. January 2008. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

92. Crane JS, Griffin E, Cook C, Consultant. "Nickel Dermatitis" Vol. 48, #6, page 482 May 2008. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

93. Osahi D, Courrege ML, Crane JS. Case 1 " Infections in Medicine" CMP Medica Page 202 April 2008 Cligott Publishing Company. Darien, CT

94. Crane JS, Schoonmaker J, Consultant For Pediatricians. " Emergent Laceration Closure" Vol. 7, #7, page 98 July 2008.

95. Crane JS, McKinkley Chadwick, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt KM, Cape Fear Golf. "Medications May Make You More Sensitive to the Sun" Vol. 4. Issue 4, page 5. August 2008. Wilmington, NC 28412.

96. Crane JS, Griffin E, Cook C. Consultant. "Tattoo Ink Contact Dermatitis" Vol. 48, #9, page 719 August 2008. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

97. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K, White W. The Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “Case Report Granular Parakeratosis” Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 21 and 22. Publishing; P.O.Box 7525,Kirksville, MO 63501

98. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K. The Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “A New Treatment for Eyelid Laxity” Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 39 and 40. Publishing; P.O.Box 7525,Kirksville, MO 63501.

99. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K, White W, Webb C. The Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “Case Report Miliaria Crystallina Treated with Botox Type A” Volume 1, September2008. Pages 76 and 77.Publishing; P.O. Box 7525, Kirksville, MO 63501

100. Crane JS, Kahn DM, Courrege ML. Consultant. “Asymptomatic Hyperpigmented Papules as Initial Manifestation” Vol. 48 # 12, page 957 November 2008. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

101. Crane JS, Britt KM, Griffin E. Consultant. “Perifolliculitis Abscends et Suffodines” Vol. 48, # 12, page 978, November 2008. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

102. Crane JS, Reid L, Benjamin RB, Hood P, Britt KM. Carolina Links. “Top Ten Melanoma Facts” Vol. 4, Issue 6, Page 5. January 2009. Cligott Publishing, Wilmington, NC

Clinical Trial Experience

1. Phage IV, Observational Post-Marketing Safety Surveillance Registry for the treatment of psoriasis. 9/5/2007-ongoing

2. Phase IV, Epidemiologic Trial, for outcomes and safety events in patients with chronic to severe plaque psoriasis. 3/24/2005-ongoing

3. Phase IV, Observational Registry, open label for outcomes and safety events in patients with atopic dermatitis. 5/20/2005-ongoing

4. Phase IV, Obseravtional Trial, multinational, open label for assessment and tracking of long-term safety of pediatric subjects with atopic dermatitis. 6/1/2005-ongoing

5. Phase IV, Observational Trial, open label for assessment and tracking of long-term safety of patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. 9/29/2005-ongoing

6. Phase III, Investigator Blinded, Randomized, active-controlled, parallel-group study to compare pediatric subjects with the efficacy and safety of treatments for tinea capitis. 10/12/2005-3/6/2006

7. Phase III, Open Label, Effectiveness and Safety of Topical Cream for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses. 7/23/2004-4/26/2005

8. Phase IV Double Blinded, Randomized, Comparison Trial for Treatment and Efficacy of Atopic Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients. (59 patients enrollled) 9/18/2002-5/2/2003

9. Phase III, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety of Topical Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis. (97 patients enrolled) 2/27/2000-10/21/2001

10. Phase III, Open-Label for Plaque Psoriasis. (6 patients enrolled) 10/4/2002- 5/5/2003

11. Phase II, Double Blinded, Randomized, placebo-controlled Trial for Safety and Efficacy for Plaque Psoriasis. (9 patients enrolled) 10/10/2001-1/30/2003

12. Laser Device Trial, for the Treatment and Efficacy of Wrinkles. (2 patients enrolled) 2/15/2002-4/19/2004 13. Phase II, Randomized, Double Blinded Study for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis in Adults. 5/6/2002-3/26/2003

14. Laser Device Trial, for the Treatment and Efficacy of Pigmentation. (18 patients enrolled) 2/15/2002-4/19/2004

15. Phase I, Dose Escalation, Open Label for the Treatment of Melanoma. Went to Inv. meeting, our office never proceeded with this trial. 2/11/2004-6/17/2004

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Ronald P. Benjamin, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Benjamin is a very dedicated Dermatologist who enjoys spending time with his patients. He especially enjoys diagnosing and treating rare conditions. He welcomes new and established patients of all ages.

Education

Highschool: Taylor Allderdice, Pittsburgh, PA (Graduated 1956)
College: Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA (BA, 1960)
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, MD (MD, 1964)
Internship: Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL (Rotating, '64-'65)
Military: U.S. Air Force, December, 1964-December 1968. Served as a General Medical Officer, in Japan for three years.
Residency: Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC (Dermatology, December 1, 1968-November 30, 1971)
Board Certifications: American Board of Dermatology (October, 1972)
Hospital Affiliations: Brunswick Community Hospital, Brunswick County NJ
Medical Licenses: New York (current), North Carolina (current)

Publications

1. Crane JS. Benjamin RP, Hood PB. Consultant. "Ochronosis". Vol. 42 #7, Page 949. June 2002. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

2. Crane JS, Benjamin RP. Consultant. "Lymphangioma Circumscriptum" Vol. 43 #1, Page 134. January 2003. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

3. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf. "Cosmetic Dermatology What's Hot and What's Not as of 2004" Vol. 1, Issue 2, Page 7‐8. July 2004. Wilmington, N.C.

4. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf "Cosmetic Dermatology What's Hot and What's Not as of 2004 Part II Sunscreen, Sun Protective Clothing and Laser Wrinkle Removal" Vol. 1, Issue 3, Page 708, October 2004. Wilmington, N.C.

5. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Hailey Hailey Disease" Vol. 44, #12, Page 1591. October 2004. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

6. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Schoonmaker JD. Consultant. "Oral Lichen Planus" Vol. 44, #12, Page 1567 and 1572. October 2004. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

7. Crane JS, Warner G, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Benjamin RP, White W, Maize J, Hammerski D. Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy A Case Report". Page 77‐79. Kirksville, MO.

8. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf. "If Sun Exposure and Alcohol During Your Golf Game are Giving You a Red Nose and Cheeks You May Have Rosacea". Vol. 2, Issue 1, Page 6. January 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412

9. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Cape Fear Golf. "Is There Magnetic Pull Associated with Poison Ivy?" Vol. 2, Issue 2, Page 7. May 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412

10. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus". Vol. 45, #7, Page 816. June 2005. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

11. Crane JS, Warner G, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "Unilateral Latero Thoracic Xanthem A Case Report". Vol. 4, #1, Page 55‐56. August 2005. Kirksville, IL.

12. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Warner G. Cape Fear Golf. "Learn About Melanoma Prior To Swinging A Golf Club Because What You Don't Know Can Kill You". Vol. 2, Issue 3, Pages 6‐7. August 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

13. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Warner G. Cape Fear Golf. "Your Foes on the Course, Carolina's Poisonous Spiders and Toxic Insects" Vol. 2, Issue 4, Page 6. September 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

14. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Foot Problems Affecting Your Golf Swing". Vol. 2, Issue 5, Page 5. October 2005. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

15. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Bed Bugs". Vol. 45, #13. Page 1530. November 2005. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

16. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Return of the Bed Bugs Primary Care Update". Vol. 45, #13, Pages 77, 78 and 80. (We provided photos). January 2006. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

17. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Pulled Muscle or Shingles?" Vol. 3, Issue 1, Page 5. March 2006. Wilmington, N.C. 28412

18. Crane JS, Cook C, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C. Consultant. "Allergic Contact Dermatitis". Vol. 46 #5, Page 565. April 2006. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

19. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Years of Sun Exposure From Golf Have Damaged My Skin, What Should I Do?" Vol. 3, Issue 2. June 2006. Wilmington, N.C.

20. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Actinic Keratoses One of Your Foes From Long Term Golfing". Vol. 3, Issue 3. August 2006. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

21. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Manage and Treat Wrinkles with Restylane a Safe and Natural Skin Filler That Helps Restore Volume to The Skin". Vol. 3, Issue 4. Page 5. November 2006. Wilmington, N.C.

22. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Winter Itch". Vol. 3, Issue 5, Page 6. February 2007. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

23. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Exposing the Truth About Your Nails". Vol. 3. Issue 6, Page 6. April 2007. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

24. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Are Mosquitos Ruining Your Golf Game?" Vol. 3, Issue 7, Page 6‐8. October 2007. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

25. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K. Cape Fear Golf. "Is It The Stress Of Golf That Is Making You Itch?" Vol. 4. Issue 3, Page 6. January 2008. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

26. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt K, Griffin E. Cape Fear Golf. "Losing Your Grip: Rubber Contact Dermatitis". Vol. 4. Issue 4, Page 5. January 2008. Wilmington, N.C. 28412.

27. Osahi D, Courrege ML, Crane JS. Case 1 " Infections in Medicine" CMP Medica Page 202 April 2008 Cligott Publishing Company. Darien, CT

28. Crane JS, McKinkley Chadwick, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt KM, Cape Fear Golf. "Medications May Make You More Sensitive to the Sun" Vol. 4. Issue 4, page 5. August 2008. Wilmington, NC 28412.

29. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K. The Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “A New Treatment for Eyelid Laxity” Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 39 and 40. Publishing; P.O. Box 7525,Kirksville, MO 63501.

30. Crane JS, Reid L, Benjamin RB, Hood P, Britt KM. Carolina Links. “Top Ten Melanoma Facts” Vol. 4, Issue 6, Page 5. January 2009. Cligott Publishing, Wilmington, NC.

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Patricia B. Hood, PA-C Certified Physician Assistant

Patricia enjoys working with patients of all ages. She is dedicated to both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Patricia had 8 years of Family Medicine experience prior to focusing on Dermatology. She has been focused on Dermatology since 2001 and has been working at Atlantic Dermatology Assoc. P.A. since then. Patricia welcomes new and established patients of all ages.

Education

Certifications: NC Board of Medical Examiners 1993. National Certifications by NCCPA Examination 1993
Licensure: North Carolina, DEA Registration
Professional Training: 1991-1993 Bowman Gray School Of Medicine at Wake Forest University, Physician Assistant Program, Winston-Salem, NC. 1988-1991 Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC Bachelor Of Science in Biology.
Honors/Clubs: National Health Service Corps, 1993-1995 Cum Laude, Campbell University Presidential Scholarship, Campbell University
Professional Memberships: Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (Fellow), American Academy of Physicians Assistants (Fellow), NC Academy of Physicians Assistants (Fellow)

Publications

1. Crane, J.S., Schoonmaker, J.D., Hood, P.B. Consultant. “Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome” Vol. 42, #6, Page 794. May 2002. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

2. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P, Hood, P.B. Consultant. “Ochronosis” Vol. 42, #7, Page 949. June 2002. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

3. Crane, J.S., Schoonmaker, J.D., Hood, P.B. Consultant. “Allergic Contact Dermatitis” Vol 43, #6, Page 786. May 2003. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

4. Crane, J.S., Hood, P.B., Cosmetic Dermatology. “Treatment of Facial Rhytides with the 755-Nanometer Alexandrite Laser” Vol. 16, #8, Page 15-21. August 2003. Quadrant Health Communication, Inc. Chatham, NJ.

5. Crane, J.S., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C. Consultant. “Granulomatous Chelitis” Vol. 43, #12, Page 1425. October 2003. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

6. Crane, J.S., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C. Wilmington Parent. “Sun Protection Learn the ABCDs” Page 30-1. May 2004. Seaside Media, LLC.

7. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C. Cape Fear Golf. “Cosmetic Dermatology What's Hot and What's Not as of 2004”. Vol. 1, Issue 2, Page 7-8. Wilmington, NC 28412

8. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C. Cape Fear Golf. “Cosmetic Dermatology What's Hot and What's Not as of 2004 -Part II Sunscreen, Sun Protective Clothing and Laser Wrinkle Removal”. Vol. 1, Issue 3, Page 7-8. Wilmington, NC 28412

9. Crane, J.S., Benjamin R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C., Mulligan K. Consultant. “Hailey Hailey Disease” Vol. 44, #12, Page 1591. October 2004. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

10. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C., White, W., Maize, J., Hemerski, J., Warner, G. Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “ Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy A Case Report”. Pages 77-79. Kirksville, MO.

11. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C. Cape Fear Golf. “If Sun Exposure and Alcohol During Your Golf Game are Giving You a Red Nose and Cheeks You May Have Rosacea” Vol. 2, Issue 1, Page 6. Wilmington, NC 28412.

12. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C, Warner, G. Cape Fear Golf. “Learn About Melanoma Prior to Swinging a Golf Club Because What You Don't Know Can Kill You” Vol. 2, Issue 3, Pages 6-7. Wilmington, NC 28412.

13. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C, Warner, G. Cape Fear Golf. “Your Foes on the Course, Carolina's Poisonous Spiders and Toxic Insects” Vol. 2, Issue 4, Page 6. Wilmington, NC 28412.

14. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C, Britt, K. Cape Fear Golf. “Foot Problems Affecting Your Golf Swing” Vol. 2, Issue 5, Page 5. Wilmington, NC 28412. October 2005

15. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C., Mulligan, K. Consultant. “Bed Bugs” Vol. 45, # 13, Page 1530. November 2005. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

16. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C., Mulligan, K. Consultant. “Return of the Bed Bugs Primary Care Update” Vol. 45, # 13, Pages 77, 78 and 80. (We provided photos.) January 2006. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

17. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto C, Britt, K. Cape Fear Golf. “Pulled Muscle or Shingles?” Vol. 3, Issue 1, Page 5. Wilmington, NC 28412. March 2006.

18. Crane, J.S., Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto C, Downs, H. Cortland Forum. “Growing Abdominal Discoloration in a Teenage Girl” Page 69 & 70. Haymarket Media, Inc. New York, NY. February 2006.

19. Crane, J.S., Cook, C, Hood, P.B., DiBenedetto, C. Consultant. “Allergic Contact Dermatitis” Vol. 46, # 15, Page 565. April 2006. Cliggott Publishing, Darien, CT.

20. Crane, J.S., Benjamin, R.P., Hood, P.B., Britt, K. Cape Fear Golf. “Are Mosquitoes Ruining Your Golf Game?” Vol.3, Issue 7, Pages 6-8. Wilmington, NC 28412. October 2007

21. Crane J.S. Benjamin R.P., Hood P.B., Britt, K. Cape Fear Golf. "Is It The Stress Of Golf That Is Making You Itch?" Vol.4. Issue 3, page 6. January 2008. Wilmington, NC 28412.

22. Crane J.S., Benjamin R.P., Hood P.B., Britt, K, Griffin, E. Cape Fear Golf. "Losing Your Grip: Rubber Contact Dermatitis" Vol. 4.Issue 4, page 5. January 2008. Wilmington, NC 28412.

23. Crane JS, McKinkley Chadwick, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, Britt KM, Cape Fear Golf. "Medications May Make You More Sensitive to the Sun" Vol. 4. Issue 4, page 5. August 2008. Wilmington, NC 28412.

24. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K, White W. The Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “Case Report Granular Parakeratosis” Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 21 and 22. Publishing; P.O. Box 7525,Kirksville, MO 63501

25. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K. The Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “A New Treatment for Eyelid Laxity” Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 39 and 40. Publishing; P.O. Box 7525,Kirksville, MO 63501.

26. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K, White W, Webb C. The Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. “Case Report Miliaria Crystallina Treated with Botox Type A” Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 76 and 77.Publishing; P.O. Box 7525, Kirksville, MO 63501

27. Crane JS, Reid L, Benjamin RB, Hood P, Britt KM. Carolina Links. “Top Ten Melanoma Facts” Vol. 4, Issue 6, Page 5. January 2009. Cligott Publishing, Wilmington, NC.

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Kelly Mulligan Britt MMS, PA-C Certified Physician Assistant

Kelly enjoys practicing general dermatology in both the pediatric and adult population. She is trained in cosmetic dermatology as well, including Botox injections, Laser treatments for vascular and pigmented lesions, and sclerotherapy. She has worked in dermatology since 2005. She welcomes new and established patients of all ages.

Education

Master of Medical Science, 2003-2005, Wake Forest University Physician Assistant Program, Winston-Salem, NC. Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1998-2001, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
Licensure/Certifications: North Carolina Medical Board, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, DEA Registration, ACLS/PALS
Professional Experience: Dermatology Physician Assistant, June 2005-present. Atlantic Dermatology Associates, PA. Wilmington, NC
Professional Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Coastal Cape Fear PA Association

Publications

1. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Hailey Hailey Disease." Vol. 44, #12, page 1591. October 2004. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

2. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan . Consultant. "Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus." Vol. 45, #7, page 816. June 2005. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

3. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Mulligan K. Consultant. "Bed Bugs." Vol. 45, #13, Page 1530. November 2005. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

4. Crane JS, Benjamin RP, Hood PB, DiBenedetto C, Britt K. Consultant. "Return of the Bed Bugs: Primary Care Update." Vol. 45, #13, Pages 77,78 and 80. (We provided photos.) January 2006. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

5. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K, White W. The Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "Case Report Granular Parakeratosis." Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 21 and 22. Publishing; P.O. Box 7525, Kirksville, MO 63501.

6. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K. The Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "A New Treatment for Eyelid Laxity." Volume 1, September 2008. Pages 39 and 40. Publishing; P.O. Box 7525, Kirksville, MO 63501.

7. Crane JS, Griffin E, Hood P, Britt K, White W, Webb C. The Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "Case Report: Miliaria Crystallina Treated with Botox Type A." Volume 1, September 2008. Pages and 76 and 77. Publishing; P.O. Box 7525, Kirksville, MO 63501.

8. Crane JS, Britt K, Griffin E. Consultant. "Perifolliculitis Abscends et Suffodines." Vol. 48, #12, page 978, November 2008. Cligott Publishing, Darien, CT.

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Charlene Snyder, M.S, PA-C Certified Physician Assistant

Education

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, Western University of Health Sciences, 1999 – 2001, Pomona, CA.
Bachelor of Sciences in Marine Biology (Minor: Spanish Language), 1995-1999, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Certifications: State of North Carolina Physician Assistant, National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants: 2002, CPR/BLS/ALS.
Professional Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatological Physician Assistants.
Research Experience: University of Rhode Island Dept. of Biological Sciences: Dr. Stanley Cobb/ Dr. Michael Clancy (1996- 1999).