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Welcome to Unkefer
Dermatology

R. Paul Unkefer, MD

​Board Certified Dermatologist

Board Certified Mohs Micrographic Surgeon

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Jessica E. Unkefer, FNP, APRN

​Board Certified Nurse Practitioner 

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About

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About

Unkefer Dermatology is 

accepting new patients for general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and

skin cancer evaluation and treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery.  

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We are pleased to welcome Jessica E. Unkefer, FNP. 

Jessica earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Maryville University. 

She enjoys practicing dermatological medicine and has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology.

She is now accepting patients. 

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Dr. Unkefer and staff are looking forward to meeting you and thank you for your interest in our practice. 

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Experience

Dr. Unkefer graduated from Baylor

College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a Dermatology Residency at the University of Florida - Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, where he served as Chief Resident. 

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Dr. Unkefer is a Board-certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also Board Certified in Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and a fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery.

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Dr. Unkefer has more than 28 years of experience practicing dermatology and has a special interest in treating skin cancer, including performing Mohs micrographic surgery. 

 

As well as practicing medicine, Dr. Unkefer enjoys fishing, aviation and spending time with his wife and two grown children. 

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Services 
 

General Dermatology 

Cosmetic Dermatology 

Skin Cancer Evaluation & Treatment

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

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Unkefer Dermatology accepts most insurance plans. Please contact your insurance carrier for confirmation that we are in network with your plan. 

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We ask that you give us a minimum of 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. 

Unkefer Dermatology reserves the right to charge a fee for No Shows or Late Notice cancellations. 

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Unkefer Dermatology accepts most insurance plans. Please check with your carrier to determine if we are in network. 

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We ask for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellation or rescheduling of appointments. If we are not notified within this time frame, we reserve the right to assess a No Show or Late Notice fee. 

Contact

Unkefer Dermatology

125 Mountain View Drive

Suite 300 

Vonore, TN 37885

Ph: (423) 884-2971

Fx: (423) 884-2984

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Hours: 

Appointments:

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 3:30pm 

Phones:

Monday - Friday 

8:00am - 4:30pm

                

Policies

We accept most insurance plans, but it is your responsibility to contact your insurance carrier to determine whether Unkefer Dermatology is in-network with your plan. 

We ask that we be given a minimum of 24 hours' notice for cancellation or rescheduling of appointments. 

​Unkefer Dermatology reserves the right to charge a No Show or Late Notice fee if this notice is not given. 

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