Our Staff

Dr. Carolyn Merritt

is board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Her training and experience also includes a fellowship in basic science research of autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin which resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed academic journals. She has been director of Carolyn Merritt, MD and Associates, PLLC in St. Croix, USVI since 2004 and has developed a practice of medicine through her unique skin-lifestyle-wellness approach.

Dr. Merritt is a magna cum laude graduate of Howard University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in History and Education. After teaching high school for 3 years she revamped her career by returning to college to acquire the basic sciences courses to qualify her to apply to medical school. She received her Medical Degree from George Washington University. The remainder of her medical training of internship, fellowship and dermatology residency was at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Merritt has been a practicing physician in North Carolina, Virginia, and Illinois before making the U.S. Virgin Islands her home.

Her interest and personal practice of healthy living prompted her to acquire a fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine. This is a clinical/medical specialty in the field of scientific research aimed at the early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of age-related decline.

The scope of her practice includes basic medical and surgical dermatological treatment of eczema, acne, mole removal, warts, keloids, pigmentation problems and skin cancers. Cosmetic procedures that Dr. Merritt specializes in include lasers for treatment of hair removal and broken blood vessels. She uses fillers and Botox for the elimination of facial lines and wrinkles, and chemical peels to provide facial rejuvenation. Her latest interest is using energy based devices to decrease facial and body photoaging and acne scars. Additionally, patients are offered a complete line of natural skin care products chosen for their quality and superior results. Optimal wellness treatments include nutritional and hormonal assessment with state of the art methodology. This is complimented with nutritional counseling, weight loss management, and bio-identical hormone replacement. Dr. Merritt stays abreast of the latest medical and scientific methodologies that are accompanying the rapid paradigm shift in the delivery of holistic health care.

Dr. Merritt understands the relation between skin and well-being and is passionate about helping women and men look and feel their best through scientifically proven techniques and lifestyle changes. She thanks God for providing and guiding her in every path that has made her useful for His purpose.

Christine McIntosh

is a native Virgin Islander who has always been interested in the natural flora of the Virgin Islands and its medicinal values. As a young girl, she learned how to use aloe, coconut water, and sand as part of a natural skin care routine. She became even more passionate about health and beauty as she got older, and eventually decided to study clinical skin care.

Christine has been a licensed aesthetician since 2011, and in 2015 she completed the medical aesthetics program at Texas Laser and Aesthetics Training Academy in Austin, TX. In addition, she holds advanced certifications in various cosmetic procedures including; laser hair removal, tattoo removal, laser skin resurfacing, radiofrequency skin tightening, and microneedling.

Continuing education is very important to Christine. Gathering new information and resources from industry leaders ensures clients have the best possible results. She believes that healthy skin is empowering and enjoys making a difference in the way people view themselves.

The Team

All our professionals at Carolyn L Merritt, MD maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dermatology.