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Alice P. Pentland, M.D.
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College Town
40 Celebration Drive
Rochester, NY 14620
Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
400 Red Creek Drive, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14623
About Me
Certified Specialties
Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology
Faculty Appointments
Professor - Department of Dermatology (SMD)
Chair - Department of Dermatology (SMD)
James H. Sterner Professorship in Dermatology - Department of Dermatology (SMD)
Director, Center for Future Health - Center for Future Health (URMC)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Clinical Pharmacology, Washington University School of Medicine. 1984 - 1986
Fellowship, Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical Center (USA). 1980 - 1982
Residency, Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical Center (USA). 1979 - 1983
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 1978 - 1979
Education
MD | University of Michigan Medical School. 1978
Awards
Member NIAMS Council. 2011 - 2015
Secretary Treasurer Society for Investigative Dermatology. 2011
Center for Medical Countermeasures Against Radiation. 2010 - 2015
Publications
Journal Articles
Hersom AM, Peterson LF, Schlievert PM, Pentland AP, Brewer MG
The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 2025 March 18 Epub 03/18/2025.
Rahman SM, Orengo AR, Bowden A, Green CB, Pentland AP, Richardson CT, De Benedetto A, Plovanich M, Wolf JR
Archives of dermatological research.. 2025 January 28317 (1):315. Epub 01/28/2025.
Rahman SM, Bowden A, Green CB, Pentland AP, Richardson CT, DeBenedetto A, Plovanich M, Wolf JR
Research square.. 2024 August 14 Epub 08/14/2024.
Books
Biophotonics (2008)
Chapter: Photobiology of the Skin
Dermatology in General Medicine (2003)
Chapter: Eicosanoids
Future of Health Technology (2002)
Chapter: Inventing the Future - Tools for Self Health
Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine (1998)
Chapter: Arachidonic Acid Metabolism
Metabolism of Arachidonic Acid in Skin (1993)
Chapter: Dermatology in General Medicine: Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine,
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Patient Comments
Doctor and nurse practitioner were attentive and had answers and help for my concerns.
Mar 31, 2025
Dr Pentland is very informative and explains everything so you can understand it
Mar 28, 2025
I'm content and confident with Dr. Pentland & Nurse Practitioner. They were very thorough.
Mar 16, 2025
Dr. Pentland and her staff are wonderful.
Oct 01, 2024
Very professional, trying to stay in the ram of nature) I like red light/ blue light therapy I understand my provider doesn't) but we agree natural oil / ovc cream for temp comfort. The provider is just amazing, your office is well rounded kind individuals. Thank you
Aug 25, 2024
All good experience.
Jul 14, 2024
I always receive timely, friendly, and thorough care with Dr Pentland and her staff.
May 10, 2024
The only problem I had was hearing the staff including the doctor behind their masks. Wanted them to be aware to speak up.
Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Pentland comes across as very caring and very "human". I always enjoy seeing her.
Dec 29, 2023
Dr. Pentland is a wonderful doctor. She listens to my concerns and develops a plan of care that fits my needs.
Dec 10, 2023