Facility Affiliations
Dr. John D Despain's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Dr. DeSpain is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, serves on the Board of the Missouri Dermatologic Society and is a member of the Missouri State Medical Association. Dr. DeSpain served full time on the faculty at University Hospital for several years before starting a private practice in 1992. He continues to teach medical students at his practice. Dr. DeSpain also analyzes pathology slides. His practice has evolved to offer a full range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. In his spare time he enjoys time with his family, fly fishing, golf, boating, exercising and cycling. He enjoys cooking and tasting new wines and traveling with his wife Darla who works in Columbia as a Nurse Practitioner. Dr DeSpain has two grown daughters, two grown stepsons, and three stepsons still at home.
Education
- University of Pennsylvania, PA (Grad. 1984)
- University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (Grad. 1984)
- University of Missouri / Columbia Campus (Grad. 1984)
Areas of Expertise
- Skin Tag
- Moles
- Birthmark
- Skin cancer
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Dermatitis
- Actinic keratosis
- Psoriasis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Eczema
- Contact dermatitis
- Acne
Very polite and friendly staff. And one of the most knowledgeable dermatologist I have ever met! Excellent Dr. Sorry to see closed his office in JC, MO
Submitted Sept. 13, 2023