Tenured Professor of Dermatology and Pathology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS

Robert T. Brodell, MD, FAAD, FRCP(Edin), is a Tenured Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). He previously served as the institution's Founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Chair of the Department of Pathology, and the Billy S. Guyton, MD, Distinguished Professor. A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, he completed his dermatology and dermatopathology training at Barnes Hospital (Washington University in St. Louis). Prior to his academic tenure, he was in solo private practice for 27 years in Warren, Ohio.

Affectionately known as "Dr. Bob," he is a dedicated educator and researcher who has delivered over 2,000 lectures and directed dozens of symposia. He has produced over 470 publications—almost exclusively co-authored with medical students and residents—along with more than 50 book chapters and 100 poster presentations. He is the author of three books: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Warts: An Evidence-Based Approach, Tips and Tricks in Procedural Dermatology, and Dermatology in Rural Settings — Organizational, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Perspectives.

Dr. Brodell is a highly respected national leader in his field. He has served as President of the American Board of Dermatology and the American Dermatological Association, and serves as the President-Elect of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society. He has also been the Editor-in-Chief of Practice Update: Dermatology and an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. His extensive contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Dermatology Foundation Practitioner of the Year Award, the American Association of Medical Colleges Humanism in Medicine Award, the International League of Dermatological Societies’ Certificate of Appreciation for Humanitarian Dermatology, and a 2026 Presidential Citation Award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.