Amanda K. Suggs, MD
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I love that I can use my science and math upbringing to help patients of all ages and backgrounds.
– Amanda K. Suggs, MD

Amanda K. Suggs, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Dermatologist

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Where I See Patients
Duke Dermatologic Laser Center - Clinic 3J - Durham, NC
Duke Dermatology Dawson Hall - Chapel Hill, NC
Duke Dermatology South Durham - Durham, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
I love that I can use my science and math upbringing to help patients of all ages and backgrounds.
– Amanda K. Suggs, MD

About Me

Overview

Math and physics have been a part of my life since my youth. I am the product of two STEM professors who made science fun. Outgrown bicycles and toys were used for teaching and discovery. Science fair projects were thought-out family events. I have continued the family legacy with a slightly different twist: my expertise is in laser surgery and other minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. I love that I can use my science and math upbringing to help patients of all ages and backgrounds. It is my favorite part of my job. I treat a variety of skin conditions, including rosacea, acne, sun damage, scars, birthmarks, and melasma.

School of Medicine Departments and Divisions
Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English

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Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Fellowship
Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center (Texas), 2018-2019
Photomedicine Research Fellowship, Case Western Reserve University (Ohio), 2013-2015
Residency
Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (Ohio), 2015-2018
Internal Medicine Internship, Cleveland Clinic (Ohio), 2012-2013
Education
MD, University of Miami (Florida), 2012

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests
Research Interests

I love research, science, and innovation! I study how lasers and other light-based devices can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions. I have a particular interest in studying treatment options for sun damage, rosacea, scars, and birthmarks.

Publications

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.

    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.

    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Healthgram
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.

External Relationships

This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has reported outside activities with the companies or institutions listed below. This information has been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts of interest.
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