General Info

Alexa Littlejohn Tanner earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Florida, where she graduated with highest honors and was named an Anderson Scholar of Highest Distinction. Her interest in Dermatology compelled her to work at the UF Health Hospital burn unit, where she gained extensive experience performing thousands of burn dressings. While working in the hospital she discovered her passion for providing a full range of dermatologic care in order to improve patient quality of life. She then received her Masters of Science in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, where she graduated with highest honors. She was the recipient of the Francile E. Clark Merit Scholarship, as well as the Alma Hunt/VCM Geriatric grant. During her clinical rotations she gained experience in diagnosing and treating a large range of common dermatologic problems. Alexa has been working in Dermatology since 2015 and specializes in performing complete body examinations and minor surgical procedures, as well as evaluating and diagnosing a wide range of general dermatologic concerns. Her professional goals are to provide care that is empathetic and of the highest quality. Alexa is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and licensed through the State of Maryland, and her professional affiliations include the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.