Dr. H. Duncan Dorris, Jr.

Dr. H. Duncan Dorris, Jr. was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia where he majored in microbiology. While at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Dorris became interested in the specialty of dermatology. After completing two years of an Internal Medicine residency program at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Memphis, he returned to the Medical College of Georgia for three additional years of dermatology training. Completing that program in June, 1995, Dr. Dorris joined Dermatology Associates of Asheville, PA in July 1995. In January 2006, he opened Forest Dermatology, a solo practice in south Asheville.

Dr. Dorris is a Board Certified Dermatologist and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also a member of the North Carolina Dermatology Association, the Christian Medical and Dental Association and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons. He is on the staff of Mission St. Joseph Health Systems Hospitals in Asheville and Spruce Pine Community Hospital in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

Dr. Dorris and his wife, Mary, reside in Asheville with their five children. They are active members of Arden Presbyterian Church. Dr. Dorris’ personal interests include many outdoor activities and he enjoys spending time with his children who are involved in Boy Scouts, soccer and dance.


Kellye R. Bookout, PA-C

Kellye Bookout sees patients alongside Dr. Dorris at Forest Dermatology.

She is originally from Gainesville, GA. and a recent graduate from South University in Savannah, GA with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. She received her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine from North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, GA. She then worked as an Athletic Trainer at Memorial Health University Medical Center for five years providing medical coverage for local high school sports teams.

Kellye is a Board Certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is also a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, as well as the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants.

Kellye and her husband, J.D., have recently relocated to the Asheville area. Their personal interests include hiking, mountain biking, and spending time with their black lab, Millie, and their son, Jackson.