Biographical summary
Ashley B. Wentworth is an adult and pediatric dermatologist. Her clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of complex adult medical dermatology, including autoimmune-connective tissue disease, inflammatory disorders, and immunobullous conditions
- Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous malignancies, including basal and squamous cell carcinomas, melanoma, angiosarcoma, and merkel cell carcinoma, as well as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
- Pediatric dermatology, including atopic dermatitis, genodermatoses, benign eruptions (molluscum contagiosum, verruca/warts, and acne vulgaris), and vascular birthmarks
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Wentworth is active in the education of medical students and residents, among other trainees.She also enjoys research and participates in review of upcoming publications.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Biopsy
- Cryotherapy
- Excisional skin surgery
- Laser surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
ResidentDermatology Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Preliminary Medicine InternshipCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- 2014
Doctorate of MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
- 2012
Research Student - Under the direction of Dr. Vishwajeet Kumar. Performed literature review, conducted qualitative data collection, and contributed to abstract describing results of a project seeking to improve neonatal health outcomes in rural India through community-based interventions. Involved 10 day course of fieldwork in Shivgarh, IndiaCommunity Empowerment Lab
- 2010
BA - Biology, summa cum laudeCarleton College
- 2009
Research Associate - Summer Research Associate under the direction of Dr. Nael Saad
Collected information from clinical databases and reviewed patient charts for a project examining the impact of patient demographics and characteristics on transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement outcomes.Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
- 2008
Research Assistant - Summer Research Assistant under the direction of Dr. James Miner
Performed data collection for several on-going studies on common emergency department procedures and health literacy of patient populations served in this setting; projects were intended to improve emergency department outcomes and better serve patientsHennepin County Medical Center
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
Awards and honors
- 2017
Roy S. Rogers, III Travel AwardDepartment of Dermatology
- 2015
Preliminary Intern of the Year AwardCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- 2010
Scott Tyler Bergner Prize for excellence in academics, thought and characterCarleton College
- 2010
Diversity in Achievement Award for contributions to college and community in arts, community service, student government, and/or academic researchCarleton College
- 2010
Distinction in senior thesisCarleton College
- 2010
Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi inductionsCarleton College
- 2009
Mortar Board inductionCarleton College
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 2019 - present
MemberPediatric Dermatology Research Alliance
- 2016 - 2018
Resident RepresentativeMinnesota Dermatological Society
- 2016 - present
MemberMinnesota Dermatological Society
- 2016 - present
MemberSociety of Pediatric Dermatology
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2011 - 2012
TreasurerAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2011 - 2012
Volunteer & CoordinatorMayo Medical School, Melanoma Awareness Talks
- 2011 - 2014
MemberMayo Medical School, Dermatology Interest Group
- 2010 - 2012
Community Service Co-ChairMayo Medical School, Pediatrics Interest Group
- 2010 - 2014
VolunteerMayo Medical School Child Psychiatry Mentorship Program
- 2006 - 2011
Committee MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
Publications