Richard Blickenstaff MD, FAAD

Dr. Richard Blickenstaff is board certified in both Dermatology and Internal Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the College of Idaho and earned his M.D. degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He then completed an Internal Medicine Residency from LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and subsequently a dermatology residency from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During his training, he had extensive clinical, surgical and research experience. Being double boarded provides a broad knowledge base for understanding the skin manifestations of internal disease. He is the author of several articles and scientific publications and has served in leadership positions in various dermatologic organizations. He has served as an assistant clinical professor for the University of Washington School of Medicine and as a consultant for the Family Practice Residency in Boise. Dr. Blickenstaff has been serving the Treasure Valley since 1988. He and his wife Amy have two children and enjoy tennis, golf, fishing and the Idaho mountains.