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Department of Dermatology College of Medicine
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Pediatric Dermatology

The Pediatric Dermatology division specializes in the care of common and rare skin disorders in infants, children and adolescents. We see patients with both common skin disorders, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, birthmarks, moles, as well as uncommon skin disorders including genetic skin conditions, autoimmune skin disorders and vascular birthmarks. The pediatric dermatology physicians collaborate closely with other pediatric specialties to provide a holistic patient-focused care.

For patients that require procedures, there is an in office pediatric procedure clinic twice a month. Examples of procedures that are provided include excisions (lesion removal), cyst removal, laser therapy, and Botulinum Toxin (Botox) for hyperhidrosis. Patients can also avail of having procedures performed by a pediatric dermatologist under general anesthesia in the operating room at the UF Health Children’s Surgical Center.

The Pediatric Dermatology division hosts several subspecialty clinics including an Epidermolysis Bullosa clinic (have a hyperlink to the EB clinic webpage), a Chronic Itch clinic (have a hyperlink to the EB clinic webpage ) and a monthly Vascular Anomaly Conference (have a hyperlink to the EB clinic webpage). This allows pediatric patients to receive specialty care for these rare disorders.

The Pediatric Dermatology physicians are actively involved in research and clinical trials to ensure patients are receiving cutting edge medical care.
The Pediatric Dermatology division see patients of all ages at both the Gainesville and Jacksonville locations.  We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic and to take care of your child’s skin care needs!

Our Physicians

Michael Lavery

Michael Lavery M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 594-1500
Physical Address:
Accomplishments:
  • Board of Directors
    2022 · International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology
Publications:
Education:
  • 2021-2022
    Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology
    Mayo Clinic Arizona/Phoenix Children's Hospital
  • 2017-2021
    Residency in Dermatology
    Health Education England
  • 2016-2017
    Clinical Fellowship in Dermatology
    St. James' Hospital
  • 2015-2016
    Research Fellowship in Dermatology
    Temple University, Philadelphia
  • 2013-2015
    Residency in Internal Medicine
    Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Training Agency
  • 2011-2013
    Internship
    Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Training Agency
  • 2006-2011
    Medical Degree
    Queen's University Belfast
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Jennifer Schoch

Jennifer Schoch MD, FAAD

Clinical Professor
Phone: (352) 594-1500
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Certifications:
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology
Publications:
Grants:
  • Apr 2023 ACTIVE
    Characterizing the preterm infant skin microbiome and microbial shifts that precede neonatal late onset sepsis (LOS)
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIAMS · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2022 – Aug 2023
    Institutional Career Development Core
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS · Project Manager
  • Nov 2021 ACTIVE
    CTOA
    UNIV OF FLORIDA · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2021 – Jan 2024
    Neonatal cutaneous microbiome predictors of infantile eczema
    NATL ECZEMA ASSOC · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2021 – Jun 2022
    Institutional Career Development Core
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS · Project Manager
  • Jul 2020 – Jun 2021
    Institutional Career Development Core
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS · Project Manager
  • Jan 2020 – Dec 2024
    The Relationship between the Cutaneous Microbiome and Skin Barrier in Infantile Atopic Dermatitis
    PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY RES ALLIANCE · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2019 – Nov 2021
    Pediatric Research Of Management in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Epidermonecrolysis (PROMISE cohort study group)
    UNIV OF CALGARY · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2019 – Jul 2025
    The Impact of Pediatric Skin Disorders: The Big Study
    PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY RES ALLIANCE · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2019 – Jun 2020
    Society for Pediatric Dermatology Career Development Award "Weston Pediatric Dermatology CDA"
    SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY · Principal Investigator
  • Mar 2018 – Aug 2019
    Exploring the cutaneous microbiome in premature neonates: a pilot study
    PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY RES ALLIANCE · Principal Investigator
  • May 2017 – Feb 2022
    Retrospective Cohort Study of Pediatric-Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
    *UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2015
    Fellowship – Pediatric Dermatology
    Mayo Clinic
  • 2014
    Residency – Dermatology
    Mayo Clinic
  • 2011
    Internship – Internal Medicine
    Mayo Clinic
  • 2010
    Medical Degree
    University of Iowa
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Conditions we treat