John Jackson, MD, FAAD

Board-certified dermatologist John Jackson, MD, FAAD, is a skin cancer specialist with more than 15 years of experience. 

In his work at Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Jackson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer in the practice’s Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida, offices. 

Dr. Jackson is a Cape Coral native. He was originally a firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT), which fueled his deep love for medicine and serving others. He returned to college to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. 

Then, Dr. Jackson joined the United States Navy. He completed medical school at Uniformed Services University, the US military’s highly renowned medical school in Bethesda, Maryland. 

He completed his internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California. For the next four years, Dr. Jackson served as a flight surgeon, caring for aircrews and pilots worldwide. Dr. Jackson then completed his dermatology residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. 

Alongside his work at Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Jackson is passionate about his role as associate program director at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. There, he’s instrumental in educating medical students who are completing their dermatology residency.

Dr. Jackson is the author of multiple articles and served as lead investigator in large clinical studies as well. He’s known for his pleasant, professional, and empathetic approach to patient care. 

In his free time, Dr. Jackson enjoys family time with his wife and three daughters. He’s an active volunteer coach and enthusiastic spectator for his children’s sports and extracurricular events.

Schedule a consultation online or call Associates in Dermatology to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jackson now.