Christie Travelute MD FAAD, FACMS

Dermatology•Hershey, PA

Dermatologic Surgery

Professor of Dermatology Penn State Hershey Medical Center

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500 University DrHershey, PA 17033
Phone+1 800-243-1455

Summary

Dr. Christie Travelute is a Professor of Dermatology at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA and a Mohs surgeon with the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where she is the Director of Mohs Surgery. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. She specializes in dermatologic surgery and is experienced in general skin cancer surgery, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. She has more than 90 publications and 13 citings.

Education & Training

Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2000
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Dermatology, 1999
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1994
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1992
University of WyomingB.S., Zoology, 1981 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
TX State Medical License 1993 - 2000
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Who's Who 10 Year Anniversary Marquis, 2011
Guide to America's Top Dermatologists 2011
Memorial Education Award AAD Thomas G. Pearson, EdD, 2010
International Who's Who of Professional & Business Women 2009
Woman of the Year in Medicine & Health Care 2009
America's Top Surgeons 2009
Who's Who in the World Marquis, 2007
America's Top Dermatologists 2007-2008
Who's Who in Science and Engineering Marquis, 2007
Who's Who in Medicine & Health Care Marquis, 2006
International Health Professional of the Year IBC Cambridge, 2006
Honored Member Strathmore's Who's Who, 2005
Best Doctors in America 2005
America's Top Physicians Consumer's Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Physicians, 2004, 2006
Who's Who in America Marquis, 2001, 2005, 2013
General Surgery Departmental Award University of Texas, 1992
Herman Barnett Award University of Texas, 1992
Alpha Omega Alpha 1991
Dean's List University of Texas, 1991-1992
Mu Delta 1990
Clinical Pathology Conference Award University of Texas, 1990
Alpha Epsilon Delta 1986
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Irradiated Polyglactin 910 With Extracutaneous Knot Placement for Subcuticular Closure.
Jordan Lim, Christie R. Travelute
Dermatologic Surgery. 2021-04-01
2 citations
Intraoral Basal Cell Carcinoma Discovered During Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
Paul A. Regan, Allison Rogers Paine, Christie R. Travelute
Dermatologic Surgery. 2021-01-01
Strategic Standing Cone Removal to Optimize Flap Closure.
Charlene Lam, Aaron Jacobs, Cassandra Simonetta, Christie R. Travelute
Dermatologic Surgery. 2019-02-14

Books/Book Chapters

Dermatology.
Chapter: Wound Closure Materials and Instruments.
Ammirati CT, Goldman GEditors: Bolgnia J, Jorizzo J, Schaffer J.Elsevier, London, EnglandEdition 3rd,2012
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume 4
Ammirati CT (Editor in Chief)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2011
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume 4
Ammirati CT (Editor in Chief)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2011
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume 3
Ammirati CT (Editor in Chief)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2010
Surgery of the Skin.
Chapter: Aseptic Technique.
Page 29 - 42Ammirati CTEditors: Robinson JK, Hanke CW, Siegel DM, Fratila A.Elsevier, London, EnglandEdition 2nd,2010
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume 3
Ammirati CT (Editor in Chief)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2010
Essentials of Dermatologic Surgery.
Vidimos AT, Ammirati CT, Poblete-Lopez C (Eds)Editors: Vidimos AT, Ammirati CT, Poblete-Lopez C.Elsevier, London, England2009
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume 2
Ammirati CT (Editor in Chief)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2009
Essentials of Dermatol Surgery.
Chapter: Surgical Antisepsis.
Page 41 - 48Fulchiero G, Jones C, Ammirati CTEditors: Vidimos AT, Ammirati CT, Poblete-Lopez C.Elsevier, London, England2009
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume 2
Ammirati CT (Editor in Chief)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2009
Essentials of Dermatologic Surgery.
Vidimos AT, Ammirati CT, Poblete-Lopez C (Eds)Editors: Vidimos AT, Ammirati CT, Poblete-Lopez C.Elsevier, London, England2009
Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery.
Chapter: Advancement Flaps.
Page 41 - 57Ammirati CT, Sengelmann RDEditors: Rohrer T, Cook J, Nguyen T, Mellett R.Elsevier, London, England2008
Anesthesia and Analgesia in Dermatologic Surgery.
Chapter: Infiltrative Anesthesia.
Page 69 - 89Ammirati CT, Hruza GJEditors: Harahap M, Abadir AR.Informa Healthcare, New York, NY2008
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume I.
Ammirati, CT (Associate Editor)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2006
Maintenance of Certification MOCmd Volume I.
Ammirati, CT (Associate Editor)Editors: Ammirati CT.American Academy of Dermatology2006
Principles and Practices in Cutaneous Laser Surgery.
Chapter: Laser Safety Measures.
Ammirati CT, Hruza GJEditors: Kauvar ANB, Hruza GJ.Taylor Francis Group LLC2005
Facial Rejuvenation: From Chemical Peels to Laser Resurfacing.
Chapter: Laser treatment of vascular lesions and rosacea.
Ammirati CT, Hruza GJEditors: Carniol PJ.Wiley-Liss2000
W.W. Hastings Hospital Protocol Manual.
Chapter: The management of abnormal breast exams and mammograms.
Travelute C1995
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Abstracts/Posters

Adult-onset facial colloid milium successfully treated with the long-pulsed Er:YAG laser.
Ammirati CT, ASDS/Mohs Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 10/1/2001

Lectures

The ART (Advancement, Rotation, Transposition) of Flaps
American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/1/2019
Nasal Reconstruction: Rotation Flaps.
Chicago, IL - 10/1/2013
Surgical Pearls.
Columbus, OH - 10/1/2013
Dermatology Exam Prep Course.
New York, NY - 8/1/2013
Maintenance of Certification Self-assessment.
Miami, FL - 3/1/2013
Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis.
Miami, FL - 3/1/2013
Key Surgical Principals We All Should Know.
Miami, FL - 3/1/2013
Surgical Danger Zones.
Grand Cayman - 1/1/2013
A Mohs Surgeon's Adventures in MOC.
Chicago, IL - 9/1/2012
Scalp Surgery Pearls.
New Orleans, LA - 2/1/2011
Maintenane of Certification Self-assessment.
New Orleans, LA - 2/1/2011
Basic Suturing Techniques.
New Orleans, LA - 2/1/2011
Procedural Dermatology Self Assessment.
New Orleans, LA - 2/1/2011
Board Review in Dermatology.
New Orleans, LA - 2/1/2011
How I Manage Thin Melanomas.
Miami, FL - 3/1/2010
Ear Reconstruction Pearls.
Austin, TX - 4/1/2009
Maintenance of Certification Self Assessment.
Chicago, IL - 8/1/2008
Sebaceous Carcinoma.
San Antonio, TX - 2/1/2008
Rotation Flaps of the Nose.
San Antonio, TX - 2/1/2008
Dermatologic Surgery Basics.
San Antonio, TX - 2/1/2008
Basic Dermatologic Surgery.
Charlotte, NC - 1/10/2008
Stiefel Surgical Seminar.
Sandestin, FL - 7/1/2007
Self Assessment Examination Review.
Naples, FL - 5/2/2007
Cyst Excision.
Washington, DC - 2/2/2007
The Helical Rim Advancement Flap.
10/25/2006
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Other

Dermatophyte infections.
Ammirati CT, Dermatology Update Audio Digest Family Practice
6/1/2004
Skin Cancer.
Ammirati CT, The Troubled Skin Audio Digest Family Practice
3/1/2003
Helm: Identification And Diseases Of Common U.S. Ticks.
David R. Adams, Bryan E. Anderson, Christie T. Ammirati, Klaus F, The Internet Journal of Dermatology
http://www.ispub.com/ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijd/vol2n1/tick.xml
1/1/2003
Dermatologic conditions of the mouth and oral cavity.
Todd M, Ammirati CT
http://www.yourdoctor.com
5/1/2001
Malignant and premalignant disorders of the lips.
Ammirati CT
http://www.yourdoctor.com
5/1/2001
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow