Dr. Isac Simpson, DO is board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine and Fellowship trained in Underserved Dermatology through the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Dr. Simpson is the only Board Certified Family Medicine Physician in the state of Idaho that is also Fellowship trained in Underserved Dermatology.

Dr. Simpsons training includes 1 year of Internship in General Practice, 2 additional years in the specialty of Family Medicine and an additional specialty year of Dermatology.

Typically a Dermatologist completes a 1 year internship in General Practice or Surgery, and then 3 years focused only in Dermatology.

Associates Degree BYU-Idaho
BS Neuroscience BYU
Medical School Midwestern University Glendale Arizona
Family Medicine Residency Phoenix Baptist, Phoenix, Arizona
Underserved Dermatology Fellowship in Family Medicine- University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio

FAQ: What is the difference between a General Practitioner and Family Medicine Doctor?
Family Practice is very similar to General Practice but requires an additional 2 years of hands on procedural training broadening the spectrum of what can be managed by your physician.

FAQ: What is underserved dermatology?
Underserved dermatology was created to help patients avoid long wait times to see a Dermatologist. It is an additional year of specialty training focused only on dermatology skin conditions. This allows the physician to manage a variety of simple and complex skin conditions within a primary care setting. People who complete this fellowship (specialized training) Board Certify through Family Medicine rather than the board of Dermatology.

FAQ: What is the difference between a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) MD (Medical Doctor)?
Both complete 4 years of medical school with the similar curriculum and (in most cases) same or similar certification examinations. MD programs tend to be more research based with a scientific yet humanistic approach to medicine. Osteopathic schools focus on a more holistic approach to medicine, which includes, acknowledging social, emotional and other outside factors and how it relates to the overall health of a patient.