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Chelsea N. Handfield, M.D.

  1. Dermatologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Chelsea Noel Handfield, M.D., is a dermatologist with expertise in complex medical dermatology.

Dr. Handfield is from Miami, FL. She attended Yale University for college followed by Duke School of Medicine for medical school. She then completed her internship via a Transitional Year at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, followed by her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Dr. Handfield's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with a variety of medical dermatologic conditions, with a particular interest and expertise in hair disorders and skin of color.

  1. Atopic dermatitis
  2. Hair loss
  3. Psoriasis
  1. Laser hair removal
  2. Pulsed-dye laser therapy
  1. 2024
    ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2021
    Transitional ResidentAventura Hospital and Medical Center
  3. 2020
    MDDuke University School of Medicine
  4. 2015
    BAYale University

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Student National Medical Association Travel FellowshipSociety for Investigative Dermatology
  2. 2015
    Queen Effat ScholarshipDuke University School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Co-FounderSkin of Color Journal Club, Department of Dermatology
  2. 2021 - present
    Co-ChairSocial Media Committee, Department of Dermatology
  3. 2018 - 2019
    Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeSociety of Investigative Dermatology
  4. 2018
    PresidentDermatology Interest Group, Duke University School of Medicine
  5. 2017 - 2019
    Student FacilitatorClinical Determinants of Health Disparities, Duke University School of Medicine
  6. 2017 - 2019
    MemberDermatology Interest Group, Duke University School of Medicine
  7. 2017
    Research CoordinatorDermatology Interest Group, Duke University School of Medicine
  8. 2017
    LiaisonDuke Chapter MAPS, Student National Medical Association
  9. 2016
    Social ChairDuke Chapter MAPS, Student National Medical Association
  10. 2015 - 2020
    Student AmbassadorDuke University School of Medicine
  11. 2015 - 2017
    MemberDuke Chapter MAPS, Student National Medical Association
  12. 2015
    SecretaryDuke Chapter MAPS, Student National Medical Association
  13. 2013
    PresidentBlack Women's Coalition, Yale University
  14. 2012
    SecretaryBlack Women's Coalition, Yale University
  15. 2011 - 2015
    MemberBlack Women's Coalition, Yale University
  16. 2011
    Freshman LiaisonBlack Women's Coalition, Yale University

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