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 128 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Elder is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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. Dr. Gudjonsson is currently accepting new patients.
U Of M Pathology
After receiving my M.D. and Ph.D. at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I came to the University of Michigan for residency training in Anatomic Pathology. During my residency and subsequent Dermatopathology fellowship, I became interested in mechanistic studies of cutaneous and soft-tissue malignancies. Upon completion of my fellowship in June 2012, I accepted a faculty position at UMHS with joint appointments in the Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, in which I continue to investigate molecular events in the pathogenesis of Merkel cell carcinoma and other cutaneous malignancies, while maintaining clinical effort in dermatopathology and molecular dermatopathology. Dr. Harms is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, Melanoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Harms is board certified in Dermatopathology and Pathology-Anatomic. Dr. Harms is currently accepting new patients.
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. Dr. Andea is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James T. Elder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James T. Elder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James T. 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 T. Elder a top-rated expert for Psoriasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James T. 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 T. Elder specialize in?
While Dr. James T. 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 T. Elder participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James T. Elder has published 128 articles and abstracts on conditions like Psoriasis. You can view a list of Dr. James T. 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 T. Elder accept my insurance?
Dr. James T. 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).
- Hypomelanotic DisorderDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Hypomelanotic Disorder.
- Pityriasis Rubra PilarisDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- SclerodermaDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- Sezary SyndromeDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Sezary Syndrome.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- VitiligoDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Vitiligo.

