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- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1366708745 recorded Jul 2026
- Black Derm Directory Self-identification Source recorded Jul 2026
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About Aleta Simmons
Aleta Simmons, MD FAAD is a Black dermatologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Aleta sees patients at Vanderbilt Dermatology, Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Aleta offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Dermatology
Black dermatologists: skin, hair, and scalp care with skin-of-color expertise, including conditions underdiagnosed because textbooks showed only light skin.
Only about 3 percent of U.S. dermatologists are Black (American Academy of Dermatology, 2023). This matters because many skin conditions look different on darker skin. A 2018 JAAD audit of medical school textbooks found only 4.5 percent of skin-condition images depicted dark skin. Black patients face delayed diagnosis of melanoma (which tends to appear on palms, soles, and nail beds), worse outcomes from eczema, and underrecognition of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a scarring hair loss most common in Black women.
Conditions we cover
- Acne, keloids, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Alopecia: CCCA, traction alopecia, alopecia areata
- Psoriasis, vitiligo, sarcoidosis
- Skin cancer screening with attention to acral sites
When to book
- New or changing mole, especially on palms, soles, or nails
- Scalp pain, burning, or widening hair part
- Persistent facial bumps or razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis)
- Scarring or keloid concerns before a planned procedure
Advocacy prompts
- Can you check my scalp for scarring alopecia patterns?
- Does this mole need a biopsy given my skin type?
- What's the plan to prevent keloid if you do a procedure here?
Frequently asked questions
Is Aleta Simmons accepting new patients?
Yes, Aleta Simmons is accepting new patients.
Where is Aleta Simmons's practice located?
Aleta Simmons practices at 719 Thompson Lane, Suite 26300, Nashville, TN 37204. Phone: 615-322-6485.
Does Aleta Simmons offer telehealth?
Aleta Simmons sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Dermatology treat?
Black dermatologists: skin, hair, and scalp care with skin-of-color expertise, including conditions underdiagnosed because textbooks showed only light skin.
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