Dermatology Care for Josephine, AL Patients
Josephine sits on the western shore of Perdido Bay in south Baldwin County, a community built around docks, boats and time on the water. All that time outdoors adds up on your skin. Pensacola Dermatology sees patients from Josephine at our single office at 4850 Grande Dr in Pensacola, where Dr. Amy Watson and our physician assistants have cared for Gulf Coast skin since 2004.
Getting Here from Josephine
The drive is about 30 miles. Most Josephine patients head north to US-98, cross Perdido Bay on the Lillian Bridge into Florida and continue east into Pensacola. Plan on roughly 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. When you call or text to book, our front desk will help you pick an appointment time that works around the drive, and a skin check, biopsy and follow-up can all be handled at the same office.
Why Skin Checks Matter on Perdido Bay
Sun reflects off the water, so a morning of fishing or an afternoon on the boat delivers more UV than the same time spent on land. Over the years that shows up as rough, scaly spots on the scalp, ears, hands and forearms. Those spots are often actinic keratoses, a common precancer we treat before it has a chance to progress. For Josephine patients, the visits we see most often are:
- Full-body skin cancer screenings, ideally once a year for anyone who spends regular time outdoors.
- Actinic keratosis treatment for sun-damaged, scaly patches.
- Mole checks and removal when a spot changes in size, shape or color.
- Skin cancer surgery for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, handled within our practice.
Other Care Josephine Families Use
Not every visit is about the sun. We also treat eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and acne, and we see infants, children and teens through our children’s dermatology care. For cosmetic goals, we offer cosmetic dermatology such as Botox and chemical peels.
Josephine Patient FAQs
How often should I get a skin check if I’m on the water a lot?
Once a year is a good starting point for most adults with regular sun exposure. If you have had skin cancer before or have many moles, your provider may suggest more frequent visits.
Can I get a biopsy at the same visit as my skin check?
Often, yes. If your provider sees a spot that needs a closer look, a biopsy can usually be done during the same appointment, which saves Josephine patients a second trip.
Do you accept patients from Alabama?
Yes. Many of our patients live in Baldwin County. See our insurance and billing page or ask our team about your plan.
Request an Appointment
Call (850) 477-4447, text (850) 821-3369 or request an appointment online. You can also see the other communities we serve across the Gulf Coast.