Overview
James Elder is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Dr. Elder is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Atopic Dermatitis, and Alopecia Areata.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 127 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
3621 S State St # 700, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Taubman Center
Johann Gudjonsson, MD, PhD is the Arthur C. Curtis Professor of Molecular Skin Immunology and the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Emerging Scholar of the Taubman Medical Research Institute. A graduate of the University of Iceland Medical School, he completed his internship and dermatology residency training at the University of Michigan. Dr. Gudjonsson has served on the faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology since 2008. He provides general medical dermatology patient care at the University of Michigan Taubman Center and maintains clinical and research interests in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders involving the skin.Dr. Gudjonsson came to the U-M in 2003 as part of an innovative research residency training program. Building upon investigative dermatology training completed in Iceland, Dr. Gudjonsson has been performing basic immunological and genetic work on psoriasis at the U-M. Dr. Gudjonsson's primary research focus is basic immunological and genetic research on psoriasis, with projects directed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. He received the 2007 Young Investigator Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, was named the 2018 Rising Star Lecturer for the Society for Investigative Dermatology and was recipient of the American Skin Association Research Achievement Award in Psoriasis in 2021. Dr. Gudjonsson's research has been supported by research awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Skin Association, Dermatology Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, among others. Dr. Gudjonsson is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Psoriasis, Darier Disease, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gudjonsson is board certified in Dermatology.
University Of Michigan Medical Center
Aleodor Andea is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Andea is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, Melanoma, Syringoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
Taubman Center
Dr. Tejasvi received his medical degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, India. He completed residency-training program and worked as senior resident in Dermatology and Venereology, from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He completed post-doctoral training in genetics of psoriasis under the direction of Drs. R.P.Nair and James T. Elder at the University of Michigan, Department of Dermatology in Ann Arbor.Dr. Tejasvi's primary research interest is translational genetics, epigenetics in psoriasis and pharmacogenetics that involves application of genetic information to predict response to therapies. Dr. Tejasvi is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, and Lymphomatoid Papulosis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Elder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Elder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Elder by calling their office at 734-936-4054. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Elder a top-rated expert for Psoriasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Elder is classified as an Distinguished expert for Psoriasis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Elder specialize in?
While Dr. James Elder is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and Atopic Dermatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. James Elder participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Elder has published 127 articles and abstracts on conditions like Psoriasis. You can view a list of Dr. James Elder's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Elder accept my insurance?
Dr. James Elder accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-4054 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- PsoriasisDr. Elder isDistinguished. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

