Elizabeth M. Billingsley

Elizabeth M. Billingsley, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine and affiliated with Penn State Health and Penn State Cancer Institute. She specializes in dermatologic surgery, skin cancer treatment, and Mohs micrographic surgery.

• Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (1989)
• Fellowship: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (1994)
• Residency: Dermatology, Geisinger Health System (1993)
• Internship: Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (1990)

Her research focuses on skin cancer prevention, Mohs surgery outcomes, and quality metrics in dermatologic oncology. Recent work explores interventions to reduce healthcare costs, sun protection behaviors in high-risk populations, and molecular mechanisms in advanced basal cell carcinoma treatment.

Recent publications highlight trends in optimizing Mohs surgery protocols, improving vismodegib effectiveness via surgical debulking, and implementing educational programs for organ transplant recipients. These works span dermatology, oncology, and public health, emphasizing clinical innovation and translational research.

She provides patient services at Penn State Health Dermatology and Lime Spring Outpatient Center, specializing in skin cancer, Mohs surgery, and dermatologic surgery. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.