Dr. Trotter hails from Xenia, a small town in Ohio, and fun fact-- bicycle capital of the Midwest.  After completing her bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Dayton, she graduated medical school from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio.  Dr. Trotter completed a dermatology residency at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, followed by a fellowship in cutaneous oncology at Boston University. Currently, she practices with DOCS Dermatology Group and serves as faculty for the OhioHealth Dermatology Residency Program.  In addition, she is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Clinical Instructor at Ohio University and host of the podcast, Derm-it Trotter! Don’t Swear About Skincare.

Dr. Trotter’s clinical interests are diverse, including skin cancer, inflammatory skin diseases, longevity medicine, patient education, and advocacy and she serves as the principal investigator in clinical trials. You might find her giving a community talk on skin cancer, presenting at a conference, or working at the Ohio Statehouse advocating for patients and physicians. She also loves helping aspiring dermatologists and mentoring them along their professional journey.  Moreover, Dr. Trotter has published several peer reviewed articles and has been the recipient of various awards, including the American Academy of Dermatology's Presidential Citation Award and the American Academy of Dermatology’s Patient Hero Award. 

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Trotter enjoys bicycling, reading, party planning, traveling, and gardening. She also loves public speaking, blogging, podcasting and helping patients understand the importance of skin health. Above all, Dr. Trotter’s favorite part of the day is coming home to her chaotic yet joyful house and spending time with her family-- an amazing husband, three wonderful children, and two mischievous pets, Charlie and Sparkles.