Dr. John Southard, Jr., MD


Physician
Dermatology

Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center, P.A.
1345 B Westgate Center Drive
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103
For an appointment, call (336) 768-1280
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About Dr. John Southard, Jr., MD

John K. Southard, Jr. M.D. is a board certified Dermatologist with over 40 years of experience in Dermatology. Dr. Southard completed his undergraduate training at University of Massachusetts. He received his M.D. from Boston University and completed his Dermatology training at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Southard has practiced Dermatology in Winston Salem since 1973 and specializes in all diseases of the skin. He has a specific interest in Laser therapy for a variety of skin disorders.

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

Patient Education Resources

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Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center, P.A.

Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center, P.A. has 7 providers on staff to address your needs. Dr. Paul Kostuchenko, or "Dr. K" as he prefers to be called, is board certified in both Dermatology and Dermatopathology and has extensive experience in all aspects of dermatological care including acne, laser hair removal, Mohs surgery, botox, and much more. Dr. John K. Southard, Jr. is board certified in Dermatology and offers over 40 years of expertise in the field. Dr. Jenny Stone, a board-certified dermatologist, is a Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and focuses primarily on dermatological surgery. Sallie White, PA-C is a Physician Assistant who graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant program and has been practicing in Dermatology since 2002. Kristine Bennett, PA-C is a Physician Assistant with over 20 years of experience, with over 14 years in Dermatology. Anne Tyson Edwards, PA-C is a Physician Assistant who earned her undergraduate degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant program. Lyndsey Saunders, PA-C is a graduate from the Wake Forest Physician Assistant Program. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She has practiced Dermatology since graduation and has a special interest in Pediatric Dermatology.  Trish Richert, L.E., our Aesthetician, offers many cosmetic services including medical level skin care and laser treatments.