Baton Rouge, LA
Dermatology Research Site
Meridian's Baton Rouge, LA (Dermatology) location partners with The Dermatology Clinic to perform clinical trials related to skin conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea.
About this research site
Meridian partners with The Dermatology Clinic in Baton Rouge to conduct dermatological research studies. Since 1947, The Dermatology Clinic has provided the Greater Baton Rouge area with personalized care and a comprehensive array of dermatological services. The Dermatology Clinic offers a wide range of treatment options to address many types of skin (dermal) issues. Offering general, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatology in-house, a team of experienced professionals work carefully to conduct clinical research.
Clinical trials for dermatological research initiatives
Examples of conditions that may be studied at this site include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Acne
- Actinic Keratoses
- Dermatitis
- Dysplastic Nevus
- Eczema
- Hair loss
- Hives
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Molluscum
- Nail fungus
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Shingles
- Skin cancer
- Tinea versicolor
- Vitiligo
Join a dermatology clinical trial in Baton Rouge
For more information about joining a clinical trial in Baton Rouge, complete the form at the bottom of this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you decide if the study is right for you.
Participating in a study is an important decision — we’re here to help you before, during, and after studies.
Phone: (912) 623-2240 (call center)
Phone: (225) 768-2850 (clinic)
Meridian Clinical Research
5326 O'Donovan Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Clinical Research Partner Website
www.thedermatologyclinic.com
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Upcoming research studies in Baton Rouge
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Meridian Clinical Research - Baton Rouge, LA (Dermatology) is located inside The Dermatology Clinic.
Meet Your Physicians
Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. Research studies at our Baton Rouge dermatology research site are conducted in partnership with the following physicians at The Dermatology Clinic.
Amie Breaux Shannon, MD
Dr. Breaux Shannon joined the Dermatology Clinic & Cosmetic Center in 2005.
- Board certified in Dermatology.
- Received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, LA.
- Completed a dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.
- Served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology for three years at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.
- Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology.
Nicole Mathis Harrell, MD
Dr. Mathis Harrell joined the Dermatology Clinic & Cosmetic Center in 2012.
- Board Certified in Dermatology.
- Received her medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA.
- Completed a dermatology internship at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA.
- Completed a dermatology residency at Louisiana State University.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Jordan Whatley, MD
Dr. Whatley specializes in dermatology and has been in private practice since 2011.
- Board Certified in Dermatology.
- Received his medical degree from Louisiana State University and achieved Junior AOA and pharmacology honors.
- Completed an internal medicine internship at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA
- Completed a dermatology residency at Louisiana State University where he served as Chief Resident his final year.
- Serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Louisiana State University Department of Dermatology.
- Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Lindsey Hall, MD
Dr. Hall joined Dermatology Clinic & Cosmetic Center in 2014.
- Board certified in Dermatology.
- Received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, LA.
- Completed a dermatology residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA.
Mary Dobson, MD
Dr. Dobson joined Dermatology Clinic & Cosmetic Center in 2008. She has been practicing medicine in Baton Rouge and Hammond, LA since 2000.
- Board certified in Dermatology.
- Received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, LA.
- Completed a dermatology residency at Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, LA.
- Completed a dermatology residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA.
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA.
Kristen LeBleu Losavio, MD
Dr. Losavio joined Dermatology Clinic & Cosmetic Center in 2016.
- Board certified in Dermatology.
- Received her medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA.
- Completed an internal medicine internship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
- Completed a dermatology residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA where she served as chief resident.
- Member of American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatological Surgery, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
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