About Dr. Brooke Jackson, FAAD

Dr. Brooke Jackson, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and healthy skin advocate. Her practice philosophy focuses on patient education with a holistic approach to overall skin wellness.

A graduate of Wellesley College and Georgetown University medical school, Dr. Jackson completed her internship at the University of Chicago and dermatology residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was honored to become the first African-American dermatologist to be awarded prestigious laser fellowship training at Harvard University where her interests and research helped to pioneer the use of lasers in the skin of color. She pursued a second fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery in Houston before founding the Mohs surgery unit at MD Anderson Cancer center. She held faculty teaching positions at Harvard, Northwestern, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and UNC prior to opening her private practice, Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates ( SWDA) in Durham, NC in 2016. Here she offers aesthetic, medical, and surgical dermatology services using innovative and customized treatment plans. With her direct, no-nonsense approach she coaches her patients through their treatment journey toward healthier skin.

 Dr. Jackson has published numerous articles, book chapters, and books relevant to her specialty. Additionally, she has authored two books Child of mine: caring for the skin and hair of your adopted child and Amazon best seller- Skin Care for Runners. Because of her research interests and training, Dr. Jackson is considered a key opinion thought leader /expert in her field and lectures nationally and internationally on the use of lasers and cosmetic procedures in the skin of color. In addition to laser surgery, Dr. Jackson’s clinical interests and expertise include skin cancer prevention and overall skin wellness.

 A gifted communicator, Dr. Jackson has made frequent guest appearances on ABC, NBC, FOX, and WGN news regarding dermatologic issues and has been quoted in numerous national media outlets including Self, O Magazine, Runner’s World, Essence, Ebony, Women’s Day, Ladies Home Journal, Parenting, Teen Vogue, Fitness magazines and was featured in a Dove commercial in 2022.

 An avid runner and budding triathlete, Dr. Jackson has completed 10 marathons ( 26.2 miles),  8 triathlons and served on the board of directors of Girls on the Run, an organization that encourages girls aged 8-12 to build self-esteem through running. While living in Chicago, she founded Chicago Fit, a marathon training group on the south side of Chicago as a way to motivate the couch potato to become a marathon finisher. Her group had over 400 members who successfully completed the Chicago marathon. She is a frequent speaker for running groups on sun safety and skin cancer awareness and in 2022 developed a skincare line JOYLAskin.com to support the everyday athlete. Married with three children, Dr. Jackson enjoys cooking plant-based meals and spending time outdoors with sunscreen on!

 

 

 

 

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what people are saying

  • "Top Notch"

    "Dr. Brooke Jackson was thoroughly professional, knowledgeable, and got the job done. Kudos. Top notch."

  • "Excellent!"

    “Dr. Jackson has a great personality and her staff is wonderful. Excellent physician”

  • "We are so fortunate to have her"

    “After a decade of looking, I’ve finally found my dermatologist. Dr. Jackson and her entire team were prompt, professional, and exceeded expectations in every way. It has been difficult to find any dermatologist who has the expertise to treat people with any kind of skin pigmentation. but Dr. Jackson is extremely knowledgeable and took her time to explain every step. She is world-class and brilliant but patient. She has the newest and highest quality technology in the world. What a much-needed and valuable addition to the area. We are so fortunate to have her. “

  • "Dr. Jackson was excellent"

    "Dr. Jackson was excellent-she did a good job explaining my issues and what she could do to help."

  • "Professional, Personable and Polished"

    “Both my daughter and I have received exemplary care from Dr. Jackson. She has the ability to turn a discussion about an unnerving clinical experience and make it personable, educational, and enlightening. During my daughter’s visit, Dr. Jackson went above and beyond to not only explain her diagnosis but empowered her to embrace her natural beauty. She always takes the time to provide thorough and thoughtful responses that leave us confident about our treatment plans. She provided one of the greatest patient experiences we have encountered and easily earned our highest recommendation. “

  • "Dr. Jackson is amazing"

    “Dr. Jackson spent alot of time with me and answered all of my questions and concerns. It was refreshing to have a doctor spend so much time with me.”

  • "Incredibly knowledgeable expert"

    “An excellent dermatologist— understand why Dr. Jackson comes so highly rated.- it’s merited!”

  • "Patient, compassionate, competent, informative"

    “Best first experience I have had with a doctor I can remember in my 70 years. Dr. Jackson is warm, thorough, informative, and kind. Would love to come back just for the company. “

  • "Overall Lovely"

    “Dr. Jackson was thoughtful, explained everything, and was very kind during my visit. I would 100% recommend her”

  • " I am recommending her to everyone I know"

    "Dr. Jackson is wonderful - attentive, a world class expert in her field, and I love her. I would and am recommending her to everyone I know!

  • "Outstanding"

    "My visit with Dr. Jackson was outstanding on all counts. She explained very well my condition and options; took the time to explain everything well to me; and demonstrated care and concern. I will definitely go back to see her if needed and recommend her to others.