Stephen Lewellis

I'm Dr. Stephen Lewellis.

I founded Above & Beyond Dermatology, a virtual, direct care, integrative, holistic dermatology practice, to raise the standard of care in dermatology for people of all ages.

My core values are trust, transparency, and hospitality.

My overarching goal for my clinical practice is to save lives by helping reduce my clients' collective risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia.

My lens for this is dermatology (diseases of the skin, hair, and nails).

My canvas is the immune system.

If you have a chronic inflammatory skin disease such as psoriasis, eczema, or hidradenitis suppurativa (those awful boils and scars in the armpits and groin), your immune system is overwhelmed and needs help.

If you get help, you can lower your risk of common killers like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia given how much inflammation influences the development and course of these diseases.

My tools include cutting edge technology and medications that are available due to advances in modern, evidence-informed medicine, "back to basics" fundamentals that influence every aspect of our health such as nutrition, sleep quality, movement, joy, and relationships, and the healing power of human connection (ask about our peer support and accountability groups!).

I’m also the creator and host of The Direct Care Derm podcast (available wherever you get your podcasts) and author of the Above & Beyond Dermatology weekly email newsletter (subscribe at retinoids.lewellismd.com).

If you're struggling with a skin disease, I'll help you earn back the quality of life you deserve. Whether you're a depressed, anxious teenager struggling with cystic acne or a high functioning professional who feels handcuffed at work by your constantly flaking skin or sweating palms, I’m here to serve as a guide on your mission to meet your health care goals both outside and in.

I pride myself on actively listening to my clients and their family members, explaining diagnoses and treatment options in a detailed but easy to understand manner, and providing a realistic and actionable plan. I never hesitate to reach out for help when needed to get you the expertise and transformation you deserve.