ROCKPORT — Kerry A. Lavigne, M.D. FAAD announces the addition of Dr. Kimberly Huerth to the physician staff at Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery (CDMS).

Dr. Huerth recently completed her dermatology residency at Howard University in Washington, D.C., serving as chief resident. She looks forward to providing comprehensive care to the patients of CDMS including detailed skin exams and treatment of a wide variety of other skin conditions. 

As a highly skilled procedural dermatologist, Dr. Huerth is adept at excisions of both benign or malignant lesions. Additionally, she will augment CDMS’ offerings of cosmetic procedures including neuromodulators such as Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments and microneedling with platelet rich plasma.

"A central desire in founding Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery two and a half years ago was the ambition to expand dermatology care by recruiting highly trained and skilled dermatologists,” said Dr. Lavigne, in a news release. “The practice is thrilled to have Dr. Huerth joining us to assist in caring for the dermatologic needs of our community.”

Dr. Huerth completed a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Harvard University and attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. During residency, she cared for a diverse array of patients at Howard University Hospital, Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center as well as Children’s National Medical Center.

In the fall of 2021, Dr. Huerth will be taking a one-year hiatus in order to complete a prestigious American Society of Dermatologic Surgery accredited cosmetic dermatology fellowship.

“She is excited at the opportunity to return the following year to CDMS with advanced training and expertise in a number of innovative and highly sought-after cosmetic procedures,” said Camden Dermatology. 

In order to ensure continuity of care during the time Dr. Huerth is away, Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery has hired an additional dermatology physician assistant, Jessica Hennen, who will be joining the staff this October. 

“As a native New Englander, it is a privilege to be able to practice in a part of Maine where the tremendous demand for dermatologic care surpasses the availability of highly-trained, board certified dermatologists,” said Dr. Huerth. “I hope that my joining CDMS enables more rapid access to both essential and elective skin care, which patients might have formerly waited months to receive.”

Dr. Huerth will also be performing Mohs surgery as a portion of her clinical work.

"Given the exceptionally high rates of skin cancer in our region,” said Dr. Lavigne, “expanding our Mohs surgery capacity is important. Since I will continue providing general dermatology care to existing patients, Dr. Huerth and I have elected to enter into a mentorship arrangement. Building on the significant Mohs training experience she has acquired in residency, I believe we can offer the most comprehensive care possible to our patients.”

As a member of several professional societies including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society, Dr. Huerth has presented her research at numerous regional and national conferences. She has also published in several widely read, peer-reviewed dermatology journals.

CDMS is currently accepting new referrals for Dr. Huerth who will begin caring for patients in the practice this month. Expanded appointment times will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery is located at 195 Union Street in Rockport. To learn more, please visit camdenderm.com or call 207-706-5030.