Welcome to M.L.F. Knuckles, M.D.,F.A.A.D.,P.S.C. Dermatology

Melissa L. F. Knuckles, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi, completed her medical training at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.  She received the Parish B. Cleveland Achievement Award.  During this time she also did interculated studies at the University of Edinburgh College of Medicine in Edinburg, Scotland and the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Addenbrook's Hospital, Cambridge, England.      Dr. Knuckles completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee and a residency in Dermatology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.  Her dermatology residency intercalated studies at St. John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin and Guy's Hospital, London, England.     Dr. Knuckles is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology.  Dr. Knuckles' clinical interests include psoriasis, general medicine, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.  Dr. Knuckles has lectured locally, nationally, and internationally,  published in dermatological journals and a textbook, appeared on local news as a dermatology consultant, and quoted in multiple newspapers.      Dr. Knuckles is a clinical investigator in numerous dermatologic drug studies. At this time, she is currently involved in several psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis clinical studies.  Psoriasis is a very physical and mental debilitating disease.   Dr. Knuckles is a very active in the fight against these diseases.

UNCOMPROMISING SAFETY   Safety, sterilization and infection control is of utmost importance to this practice.  To protect our patients and ourselves,  my office and I strictly maintain sterilization and safety standards to ensure you are protected at all times.     

TRAINING & EXPERTISE  As your dermatologist, I want you to be confident knowing that I am highly trained and strive to expand my medical knowledge.  I pride myself in providing the care you need to keep your skin, nails, and hair healthy and cosmetic enhancement which makes you happy.  To give you this care, service and results, I am committed to continual education and learning.  I attend dermatologic lectures, meetings, and conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dermatology and cosmetic  practice can utilize to provide state-of-the-art cosmetic enhancement procedures.  Also, being a member of various professional dermatology associations helps me to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Building a foundation of trust by treating my patients as special individuals is vital to my success.  I understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their skin, hair, and nail changes.  Whether the change is a positive, negative, and/or even life threatening, it is my goal to use my medical skills to make to treat your condition and/or cosmetic enhancement a physical and mental positive change. My office staff and I  are dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your consultation and/or cosmetic enhancement as comfortable and pleasant as possible.