About Dr. Marla Jahnke

Double Board-Certified Pediatric Dermatologist

"While my accolades are many, my ultimate goal is to care for children with the best interests of the whole family in mind. This is what led me to create Bright Lights."

Choosing a specialist for your child is a significant decision. My approach combines the highest level of academic expertise with the empathy of a physician who understands the "real world" challenges families face.

An Elite Standard of Training

Becoming a fellowship-trained, double board-certified pediatric dermatologist is a rigorous journey. My background includes 13 years of specialized training, encompassing:

  • Premedical Studies

  • Medical School

  • General Pediatrics Training

  • Residency in Dermatology

  • Subspecialty Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology

Experience & Leadership

Since 2013, I have practiced at the forefront of academic medicine in both Kansas City and Detroit. As an accomplished educator, researcher, and author, I have spent over a decade teaching the next generation of physicians as medical school and dermatology residency faculty, and as a fellowship director for other pediatric dermatologists. In addition, my contributions to the medical literature shape how we treat skin disease today.

I bring this same level of academic excellence found in major medical centers directly to your home through Bright Lights.

Professional Highlights

  • Board Certifications:

    • Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology

    • Pediatric Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology

  • Academic Contributions: Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications, editor-reviewed articles, textbooks and book chapters, lecturer at local, state, national and international conferences.
    Read a sampling of my publications.

  • Medical Missions: Nicaragua, Ecuador and Costa Rica

  • Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Dermatology, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance

  • Professorship: Wayne State University, volunteer clinical faculty in Dermatology

  • Faculty: Former fellowship director in pediatric dermatology and core dermatology faculty at Henry Ford Health

  • Professional Volunteerism: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Workforce Committee, Society for Pediatric Dermatology Teledermatology Committee, Society for Pediatric Dermatology Education Committee, Society for Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Directors Committee

  • Volunteerism: Jarc, Tamarack Camps, Children with Hair Loss, Aish Detroit