Kerry Shaughnessy, MD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
- Medical Dermatology
- Surgical Dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Mohs Surgery
- Skin Cancer Services
About Dr. Shaughnessy
Kerry Shaughnessy, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and MOHS surgeon, with expertise in skin cancer treatment and surgical dermatology, including Mohs surgery.
She attended Harvard University, where she graduated with a degree in biochemical sciences and received the William Fahey House award. She earned a medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
Dr. Shaughnessy completed a dermatology residency at the Medical College of Georgia, where she was chief resident and served on the MCG Laser Committee. She received additional training in cosmetic dermatologic surgery and laser surgery under the direction of David H. McDaniel, MD and James H. Carraway, MD in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Dr. Shaughnessy has authored peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, International Journal of Dermatology and Pathology Case Reviews.
In her free time, she enjoys boating, exercising and spending time with her family.
Education & Training
- Residency (Dermatology) chief resident Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
- Doctor of Medicine Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
- Bachelor's degree (Biochemical Sciences) Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
- Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Surgery Training Under the direction of David H. McDaniel, MD, and James H. Carraway, MD, in Virginia Beach, VA
Memberships & Certifications
- Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
- Board Certification: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, American Board of Dermatology