Pamela Allen, MD

Dr. Pamela Allen is Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.  She serves as the associate director of the residency program and director of cosmetics and skin of color dermatology.  She also serves as Section Chief of Dermatology at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. Dr. Allen is the founder and director of the Mark Allen Everett, MD, Skin of Color Virtual Symposium that is hosted annually by the OU Department of Dermatology. 

Dr. Allen received her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California.  She completed an internal medicine residency at the Martin Luther King, Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles.  After which, she completed her dermatology residency training at OU.  She has remained a faculty member at OU for over 22 years.

Dr. Allen is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, chair of the OU College of Medicine Access and Community Engagement Task Force, and member of the Skin of Color Society Board of Directors. She also serves on multiple academic and administrative boards for OU Health and OU College of Medicine. 

Dr. Allen has written numerous publications related to general and skin of color dermatology. She has served as principal investigator on multiple clinical studies involving biologics.  She has been interviewed by T.V., radio stations, as well as print and social media giving expert skin advice.  She enjoys giving health presentations to church, school, community and medical organizations on local and national levels. Dr. Allen has a passion for teaching and mentorship of students and trainees of all levels along their journey into medicine and beyond.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Allen practices healthy living. She is the health and music ministry director of her church. She enjoys music of many genres, sings, and is an accomplished pianist.