Jennifer L. MacGregor

Jennifer L. MacGregor

Dr. Jennifer MacGregor is a Board Certified dermatologist with fellowship training in cutaneous laser and dermatologic surgery. She lives and works in Washington, DC where she practices at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and is an active Clinical Professor at Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. MacGregor graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine at the top of her class as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. She completed her dermatology residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, followed by a prestigious cosmetic and dermatologic surgery fellowship in Boston.

Dr. MacGregor has lectured nationwide and has authored over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. Amongst others, her work has been published in Dermatologic Surgery the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, and several textbooks. The topics of her manuscripts have included the effects of topical retinoids on the skin, the treatment of cellulite, laser resurfacing, surgical treatment of skin cancer, and the management of scars with laser. She serves as a contributing editor for the Dermatologic Surgery Journal, a reviewer for the Wound Healing Manual and Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. Dr MacGregor participates as a research investigator on studies that involve the evaluation and development of cutting-edge products and devices.

As a teacher of medical students and residents, Dr. MacGregor helps to train future dermatologists with dedication to ethical care, solid clinical knowledge, and consideration for total skin health. Her philosophy regarding aesthetic procedures is that her patients should look natural and healthy, but never as if they have had ‘work done’. Dr MacGregor has expertise in all aspects of general dermatologic surgery, laser procedures (including laser resurfacing, treatment of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, tattoos and scars), injection of botulinum toxin, soft tissue fillers, chemical peels, sclerotherapy for leg veins, and novel treatments for skin tightening, body contouring, and cellulite. Her contributions to the field have been featured in several media outlets recently, including the Washingtonian, Skin and Allergy News, and New Beauty Magazine.