LISA ABERNETHY CHRISTMAN, M.D, FAAD is a Board Certified Dermatologist who grew up in Hickory, North Carolina and has practiced dermatology in Raleigh since 1994. She practices in Raleigh’s North Hills area and focuses primarily on medical dermatology. Dr. Christman currently shares an office with Dr. Karin Linthicum. Dr. Ed Burton also shared this office until his retirement in 2014. 
Dr. Christman served as the North Carolina Dermatology Association’s representative to the North Carolina Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control from 1996 through 1999. She worked to develop a plan for skin cancer prevention for North Carolinians. She continues to have a special interest in skin cancer prevention, early detection, and patient education. Dr. Christman educates patients on a complete sun safety program, selection of sunscreen, and at home full-skin examinations for detection of skin cancer. She also treats pre-cancers, atypical moles, and skin cancers and coordinates care with excellent dermatology surgeons, general surgeons (including surgical oncologists) and plastic surgeons. Dr. Christman enjoys seeing adults and children for management of their skin conditions.
| Education and Training |
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| B.S. in Nursing 1981 – University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill |
| Medical Degree 1987 – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Internal Medicine Internship 1990 – – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Dermatology Residency Training 1991-1994 – University of Louisville; Louisville, KY |
| Board Certification – American Board of Dermatology 1994-2013, 2013 re-certified |
| Dermatology Research |
| Clinical research under Dr. Elise Olsen – Duke University Medical Center 1989-90 |
| Laboratory research under Dr. Ray Gammon – UNC Chapel Hill 1990-1991 |
| Clinical Practice – Raleigh, NC |
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| Dr. W. Stacy Miller, M.D. , P.A. – Associate 1994-1999 |
| Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates, P.A. – Founding Partner, Private Practice 1999-2011 |
| Lisa Abernethy Christman, M.D., Dermatology, P.A. – Private Practice 2011-present |
| Professional Memberships |
| Diplomat, American Board of Dermatology |
| Member, American Board of Medical Specialties |
| Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology |
| Member, North Carolina Dermatology Association |
| Member, Southern Medical Association |
| Volunteer Work History |
| Medical Alliance |
| Open Door Clinic |
| Numerous skin cancer screening clinics |