Meet Our Physicians
At Total Dermatology, you’ll find a center of excellence committed to delivering comprehensive, expert-driven care for all your skin health needs. Our board-certified dermatologists bring decades of specialized training, clinical experience, and research to every patient interaction—ensuring the highest standard of care. With access to state-of-the-art technology and medically backed skincare products, we diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions including skin cancer, moles, psoriasis, eczema, and acne, while also offering advanced cosmetic dermatology services like injectables, laser treatments, and more. Whether you’re here for medical or cosmetic care, our goal is to help you achieve and maintain healthy, radiant skin for life.
James M. Krell, MD
MD: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Residency: Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta
Chief Resident: Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology
Melanie L. Appell, MD
MD: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Residency: Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology
A. Michele Hill, MD
MD: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Residency: Dermatology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology
Rajini K. Murthy, MD
MD: University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Residency, Dermatology: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Chief Resident/Assistant Professor: Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta GA
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology
C. Blake Phillips, MD
MD: The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
Internship: Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Residency: Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Fellowship: Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Board Certification: Dermatology, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, American Board of Dermatology
Callie Hill, MD
MD: University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Residency: Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Fellowship: Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Board Certification: Board Certification: Dermatology, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, American Board of Dermatology
Stephanie Ives, MD
MD: University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Residency: Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Chief Resident: Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology