Arpana A Shah, MD| Dermatology | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Arpana Shah is the division chief of Dermatology. Dr. Shah received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her dermatology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Shah's staff includes 2 nurse practioners. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music and spending time with her husband Amish and their two children. In addition to practicing Dermatology, Arpana is trained in classical Indian dance and loves performing and choreographing various dances.
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormalities Of The Skin
- Abrasion
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Acne Scar
- Acquired Lipodystrophy
- Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Actinic Keratosis (AK)
- Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
- Ainhum
- Albinism
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Vasculitis
- Alopecia
- Alopecia Areata
- Anal Condyloma
- Anal Warts
- Angioma
- Angiosarcoma
- Angular Cheilitis
- Anhidrosis
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Atrophie Blanche
- Atypical Mole
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Becker Melanosis
- Bedbugs
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of The Lip
- Birthmark
- Blau Syndrome
- Blister
- Blistering Disorder
- Boil
- Brittle Nails
- Bruising
- Bullous Disease
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burns
- Cafe Au Lait Spots
- Calcinosis Cutis
- Candidiasis
- Carbuncle
- Cellulite
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of The Buttock
- Cellulitis Of The Leg
- Cellulitis Of The Neck
- Cherry Angioma
- Cold Sore
- Condyloma Lata
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis
- Congenital Herpes
- Congenital Nevi
- Contact And Allergic Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cradle Cap
- Crows Feet
- Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Candidiasis
- Cutaneous Horn
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans
- Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Cutis Aplasia
- Cutis Laxa
- Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita
- Dandruff
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
- Dermatographism
- Dermatomycoses
- Dermatomyositis
- Dermatophytosis
- Dermoid Cyst
- Diaper Rash
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Scalp
- Dyschromia
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyskeratosis Congenita
- Dyskeratosis Follicularis
- Dysplastic Nevus
- Ear Dermatitis
- Ectodermal Dysplasias
- Eczema
- Edema Of Eyelid
- Epidermal Nevi
- Epidermoid Cysts
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Erythema
- Erythema Ab Igne
- Erythema Marginatum
- Erythema Migrans
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythroderma
- Erythromelalgia
- Eyelid Cancer
- Facial Aging
- Female Alopecia
- First Degree Burns
- Folliculitis
- Freckles
- Frown Lines
- Furrowed Tongue
- Furuncle
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Geographic Tongue
- Glomangioma
- Glomus Tumor
- Graft Versus Host Disease
- Granuloma Annulare
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Growth On Head
- Growth On Neck
- Hair Diseases
- Hairy Tongue
- Hand Dermatitis
- Head Cyst
- Head Papilloma
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes
- Herpes Simplex Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hirsutism
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hyperkeratosis
- Hyperpigmentation
- Hyperpigmentation Of Eyelids
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrichosis Of The Eyelid
- Hypohidrosis
- Hypopigmentation
- Hypotrichosis Of Eyelid
- Ichthyosis
- Iga Vasculitis
- Impetigo
- Impetigo Herpetiformis
- Inclusion Cyst
- Incontinentia Pigmenti
- Infantile Hemangioma
- Inflammation Of The Eyelid
- Ingrown Hair
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Ear
- Kawasaki Disease
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratoacanthoma
- Keratoderma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Kerion
- Lentigo
- Leukoplakia
- Lice
- Lichen Nitidus
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lichen Sclerosus Of The Penis
- Lichen Sclerosus Of The Vulva
- Lichen Simplex
- Linear Iga Bullous Disease
- Lip Disease
- Lipomas
- Livedo Reticularis
- Livedoid Vasculopathy
- Liver Spots
- Localized Scleroderma
- Lupus Panniculitis
- Lymphangioma
- Malassezia Furfur
- Male Pattern Baldness
- Mastocytosis
- Melanoma
- Melanoma Of The Eyelid
- Melanoma On Finger
- Melanoma On Hand
- Melasma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Mongolian Spot
- Mouth Ulcer
- Mucinosis
- Mucklewells Syndrome
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail Disease
- Neck Papilloma
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Neurofibroma
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- Nevus
- Nevus Flammeus
- Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Ocular Dermatitis
- Ocular Eczema
- Ocular Rosacea
- Onychomycosis
- Panniculitis
- Papa Syndrome
- Papules
- Parapsoriasis
- Paronychia
- Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Periorbital Cellulitis
- Pernio
- Petechiae
- Photodamage
- Photosensitivity
- Pickers Nodule
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Pigmented Lesions
- Pilar Cyst
- Pityriasis
- Plantar Wart
- Poikiloderma
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polymorphous Light Eruption
- Port Wine Stain
- Pre Cancers Of The Skin
- Pressure Ulcer
- Protoporphyria
- Prurigo
- Prurigo Nodularis
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Pruritus
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Psoriasis
- Pubic Lice
- Purpura
- Pustule
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pyogenic Granuloma
- Rash
- Ridged Nails
- Rosacea
- Salmon Patches
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin
- Scar On Neck
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Eczema
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebum
- Sensitive Skin
- Sezary Syndrome
- Skin Aging
- Skin Bullae
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Changes
- Skin Disease
- Skin Pigmentation
- Skin Spots
- Skin Tag
- Skin Ulcer
- Sneddon Wilkinson
- Solar Dermatitis
- Spider Veins
- Squamous Carcinoma In Situ
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Skin Of Lip
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stasis Dermatitis
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- Striae
- Striae Gravidarum
- Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
- Sunburn
- Sunspots
- Sweat Gland Carcinoma
- Sweet Syndrome
- Telangiectasia
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tinea Blanca
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Manus
- Tinea Nigra
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Trachonychia
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Unwanted Hair
- Urticaria
- Vascular Birthmarks
- Viral Exanthem
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Wrinkles
- Xanthoma
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Acne Surgery
- Actinotherapy
- Biologic Therapy For Skin Diseases
- Biopsy Of External Ear
- Biopsy Of Eyelid
- Biopsy Of Lip
- Biopsy Of Nail
- Blue Light Laser
- Body Piercing
- Chemical Skin Peel
- Chemodenervation Eccrine Glands
- Cosmetic Botox
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatologic Immunopathology
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Dermoscopy
- Destruction Of Benign Skin Lesions
- Destruction Of Premalignant Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery For Skin Lesions
- Excision Of Benign Lesions
- Excision Of Malignant Lesions
- Flaps Repair Of Wounds
- Graft Repair Of Wounds
- Incision And Drainage
- Isotretinoin
- Juvederm
- Laser Dermatology
- Laser Treatment Of Skin
- Liposuction
- Melanoma Surgery
- Microdermabrasion
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Examination
- Mole Mapping
- Patch Tests
- Photodynamic Laser Therapy
- Phototherapy
- Psoralen Ultraviolet A Therapy
- Psoriasis Laser Treatment
- Pulsed Dye Laser
- Rejuvenation
- Restylane
- Sclerotherapy For Spider Veins
- Sebaceous Cyst Removal
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Chemosurgery
- Skin Examination
- Skin Fillers
- Skin Resurfacing And Rejuvenation
- Skin Tag Removal
- Tattoo Removal
- Tetracycline Prescribing
- Ultraviolet Therapy
- Wart Removal
Practice locations
Distance from Change LocationEnter your Location
25500 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD, 20650
301-475-8981
Get Directions
miles away
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2002)
Medical School: Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health (1998)