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  • Sam Ellison, MD 20 Points

    Sam Ellison, MD

    Dermatology Center of San Francisco
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    2555 Ocean Avenue, Suite 203
    San Francisco, CA 94132
  • David J Macgregor, MD 20 Points

    David J Macgregor, MD

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    450 SUTTER ST STE 1432
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108
  • Judy W Ng, MD 20 Points

    Judy W Ng, MD

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    450 SUTTER ST RM 1306
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108
  • Siegrid S Yu, MD 10 Points

    Siegrid S Yu, MD

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    1800 31ST AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
  • Peter Panagotacos, MD

    Peter Panagotacos, MD

    Dermatology Center of San Francisco
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    2001 Union St Ste 520
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Peter Panagotacos, MD

    Peter Panagotacos, MD

    Dermatology Center of San Francisco
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    2555 Ocean Avenue, Suite 203
    San Francisco, CA 94132
  • Sonal Shah

    Sonal Shah

    Dermatology
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    1825 Fourth St.
    Fifth Floor, 5B
    San Francisco, CA 94158
  • Sonal Shah

    Sonal Shah

    Dermatology
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    1701 Divisadero St.
    Third Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Daniel Butler

    Daniel Butler

    UCSF Dermatology Clinic at China Basin
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    185 Berry St.
    Lobby 1, Suite 1000
    San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Carina Woodruff

    Carina Woodruff

    UCSF Dermatology Clinic at Mount Zion
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    1701 Divisadero St.
    Third and Fourth Floors
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Timothy McCalmont

    Timothy McCalmont

    UCSF Melanoma & Skin Cancer Program
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    1825 Fourth Street
    Third Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94158
  • Felicia Hall, MD

    Felicia Hall, MD

    Union Square Dermatology
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    450 Sutter St. #830
    San Francisco, CA 94108
  • Vail Reese, M.D.

    Vail Reese, M.D.

    Union Square Dermatology
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    450 Sutter St. #830
    San Francisco, CA 94108

Dermatologist Info

Dermatologist Summary:
A Dermatologist specializes in skin care, hair and nail treatments. A dermatologist is concerned with maintaining healthy skin, nails and hair as well as diagnosing and treating skin conditions and diseases that can be treated with dermatology. They also correct disfigurements, blemishes and scars. You might see a dermatologist for acne, or see a dermatologist for dermatitis.

Education and training: To become a dermatologist, 4 years of medical school is required as well as a 1 year residency in dermatology training. If the student wishes to specialize in a certain area, another 3 years of training is required. You might see a dermatologist for acne, or see a dermatologist for dermatitis.

Dermatologist FAQs:
What is a

Dermatologist

?
A Dermatologist is a physician that specializes in skin, hair and nail care.

When should I see a Dermatologist?
You can see a Dermatologist for acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, scars, warts or skin cancer. You can see a cosmetic Dermatologist for cosmetic surgery.

What is a Dermatopathologist?
A Dermatopathologist is a specialized Dermatologist who focuses in skin diseases. You can also see a regular Dermatologist for treatment of skin diseases.

What are some sub specialties of dermatology?
Dermatologists may choose to specialize in treating children, treating degenerative diseases, cancer or cosmetic dermatology.

What are some common skin diseases?
Some common skin diseases are cancer, lesions, herpes, warts and various infections.

What are some common skin conditions?
Some common skin conditions are acne, rosacea, psoriasis, blisters, sunburn, eczema, hives, wrinkles and birthmarks.

When is skin surgery needed?
Skin surgery is performed to prevent or control diseases of the skin such as melanoma and other skin cancers, to diagnose diseases and conditions through biopsies, and to improve skin appearance.

How do I find a Dermatologist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Dermatologist in your state. Select Dermatologist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Dermatologist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need an Dermatologist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Dermatologists in your city and state.

Dermatologist Related Terms:
skin care, nail care, hair care, acne, dermatitis, cosmetic surgery, psoriasis, scars, skin cancer, skin diseases, warts, dermatologist