Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Dermatologists in Alabama, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every dermatology physician with active credentialing in Alabama. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    John Peters, DO

    DermatologyFlorida, FL20+ years in practice

    John Peters, DO, practices dermatology in Broward County, FL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Dena Howell, MD

    DermatologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice

    Dena Howell, MD, practices dermatology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Jeffrey Stricker, DO

    DermatologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice

    Jeffrey Stricker, DO, practices dermatology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Retna Billano, MD

    DermatologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice

    Retna Billano, MD, practices dermatology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Joshua Wharton, MD

    DermatologyAlabama, AL19+ years in practice

    Joshua Wharton, MD, practices dermatology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  6. #6

    Carly Elston, MD

    DermatologyAlabama, AL12+ years in practice

    Carly Elston, MD, practices dermatology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2014.

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  7. #7

    Malia Downing, MD

    Addiction MedicineAlabama, AL9+ years in practice

    Malia Downing, MD, practices addiction medicine in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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  8. #8

    Callie Hill, MD

    DermatologyAlabama, AL7+ years in practice

    Callie Hill, MD, practices dermatology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2019.

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