Board Certified Dermatologist
- Education
- BS – Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
- MD – Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
- Internship – Beaumont Hospital Dearborn
- Residency – Wayne State University
- Specialized training
- Skin of color
- Procedural dermatology
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Hyperhidrosis
- Professional memberships and societies
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Womens Dermatologic Society
- Achievements and awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
- Chief resident 2020-2021
- Publications
- Oska S, Bedford LM, Potts GA. Alopecia totalis following hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021; 38: 640– 642.
- Adelman, MJ, Bedford, LM and Potts, GA (2021), Clinical efficacy of popular oral hair growth supplement ingredients. Int J Dermatol. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.15344
- Horton L, Bedford LM, Daveluy S. Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica (Bazex syndrome) as the presenting sign of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. BMJ Case Reports CP 2020;13:e236514.
- Bardhi R, Lawrence K, Bedford LM, Deirawan H, Moossavi M. Disseminated cryptococcosis presenting with cutaneous involvement in an immunocompromised patient. Dermatology Online Journal 2020; 26(12):15.
- Daum LM, Sklar LR, Mehregan DR. Blueberry muffin rash secondary to hereditary spherocytosis. Cutis. 2018 Feb;101(2):111-114.
- Daum LM, Reamer EN, Ruterbusch JJ, Liu J, Holmes-Rovner M, Xu J. Patient knowledge and qualities of treatment decisions for localized prostate cancer. J Am Board Fam Med. 2017 May-Jun;30(3):288-297.
- Book chapters
- Atlas of Black Skin, Ali Moiin. Chapter 4: Immunological Diseases, Lisa M. Bedford, MD, Ali Moiin, MD. Springer, 2020
- Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide, Keyvan Nouri. Chapter 16: Hair Follicle Tumors. Darius R. Mehregan, M.D.; Lisa M. Bedford, M.D.; David A. Mehregan, M.D. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020
Dear Patient,
Thank you for trusting me with your skin. I chose a career in medicine because I wanted to connect with people and learn their stories while also providing the best possible care. Dermatology is the perfect field for this because our skin tells the story of our lives. Every laugh line, scar, and sun spot is a testament to years of smiles and life experiences. I look forward to addressing your problems together and optimizing the health of your skin, hair, and nails. My goal is to make you feel heard and comfortable while discussing your needs and concerns.
I enjoy treating the wide range of ailments we see as dermatologists- from acne, to hair loss, psoriasis, skin cancer, rashes, and moles - each condition is as unique as the patient presenting with it. I also love the variety that a day in the office brings- seeing patients of all ages, performing cosmetic and surgical procedures, and learning more about each patient both old and new. I trained in Detroit where I cared for patients of all backgrounds and learned to treat the patient as a whole. In addition, the program I trained at emphasized the use of dermoscope, a tool that helps us recognize early and subtle signs of skin cancer and inflammation.
I was born and raised in Grand Rapids and am excited to return to the area. I graduated from Catholic Central High School then attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH where I majored in Biology with a minor in Spanish. I then returned to Michigan to attend Wayne State University School of Medicine where I met my husband and discovered my passion for dermatology. I completed my intern year at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn and then three years of dermatology residency at Wayne State University. I received diverse training in all aspects of dermatology and look forward to continued challenges and learning throughout the rest of my career.
When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time outside with my husband, our new daughter, and our Bernedoodle puppy. I feel most relaxed on a golf course and think there is no better way to end the day than watching a sunset over Lake Michigan.
I look forward to meeting you and addressing your needs!