Richard E. White, M.D. received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology, magna cum laude, from the University of Missouri, and received his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine. Following an internship in internal medicine, Dr. White completed specialty training in dermatology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine where he served as chief resident.

He was board certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology in 2001. Dr. White pursued further specialized training in Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and dermatologic cosmetic surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. White is a member of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, and the National Psoriasis Foundation.

Dr. White is recognized as an expert in medical and surgical dermatology. He has lectured and trained physicians nationally, including the national meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. White has conducted many clinical studies in areas such as acne, actinic keratosis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer. He has authored scientific articles, abstracts and numerous educational seminars for patients, physicians, and individuals working in the field of health care. Dr. White is dedicated to community health care. He is an active member of the North Carolina Medical Society and South Carolina Medical Society , the NC Dermatology Association and the South Carolina Dermatology Association, as well as the York County Medical Society. Dr. White serves on the teaching faculty of Carolinas Medical Center.

In addition to general and surgical dermatology, Dr. White provides a number of specialized services including skin cancer surgery, vascular laser surgery for the treatment of rosacea, telangiectasia, leg veins, scars, hemangiomas and port-wine stains. He offers laser techniques to treat sun damage, brown spots, wrinkles and hair removal. Dr. White also performs the latest procedures including BOTOX®, Juvéderm™, chemical peels, fillers such as Restylane® and Juvéderm™, as well as sclerotherapy.