Breitung, Patricia Y

Patricia Y Breitung, MS, ANP

Breitung, Patricia Y

Patricia Breitung, MS, A.N.P. has over 25 years of dermatology experience and she is dedicated to promoting patient education regarding skin cancer prevention and healthy skin care practices.

She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and graduated magna cum laude. She also received her Master’s degree in Nursing and Adult Nurse Practitioner from the University of Rochester School of Nursing.

About Patricia Y Breitung, MS, ANP

Patricia Breitung, MS, A.N.P. has over 25 years of dermatology experience and she is dedicated to promoting patient education regarding skin cancer prevention and healthy skin care practices.

She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and graduated magna cum laude. She also received her Master’s degree in Nursing and Adult Nurse Practitioner from the University of Rochester School of Nursing.

Her special interests include treatment of psoriasis, acne, and management of challenging skin disorders. As a nurse practitioner, Tricia has lectured on the topic of the safety of biologics for the National Foundation of Psoriasis and has served as an advisory board member for treatments used to treat psoriasis, acne, and skin cancers for many pharmaceutical companies. She serves as a clinical instructor and preceptor for nurse practitioner students from the University of Rochester and St. John Fisher. Tricia has served as the treasurer of the Dermatology Nursing Association (Chapter #28), is a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau, and is certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Education & Training

  • undergraduation at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and graduated magna cum laude
  • Master’s degree in Nursing and Adult Nurse Practitioner from the University of Rochester School of Nursing

Experience

  • Over 25 years of dermatology experience
  • Dedicated to promoting patient education regarding skin cancer prevention and healthy skin care practices
  • Lectured on the topic of the safety of biologics for the National Foundation of Psoriasis
  • Served as an advisory board member for treatments used to treat psoriasis, acne, and skin cancers for many pharmaceutical companies
  • Serves as a clinical instructor and preceptor for nurse practitioner students from the University of Rochester and St. John Fisher
  • Served as the treasurer of the Dermatology Nursing Association (Chapter #28), is a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau, and is certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center

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About Schweiger Dermatology Group

Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010, Schweiger Dermatology Group began as a single office in Midtown Manhattan with a mission to deliver high-quality dermatologic care without long waits. As demand grew, so did the practice. Today we have over 120 locations across 8 states with more than 400 of the nation's leading providers and were ranked as the number one practice nationally in cosmetic and reconstructive care by Castle Connolly. In 2023, we broadened our expertise by integrating allergy care into our services. We remain committed to offering exceptional medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology as well as comprehensive allergy services, ensuring patients receive expert care in a modern, state-of-the art environment.

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