It’s easy to think of dermatologists as specialists in the treatment of skin disorders, like acne or psoriasis. And it’s quite true that dermatologists – more than 15,000 of them listed here – are medical experts in skin care. But professionals in this specialty treat a range of medical conditions, well beyond the cosmetic treatments involving hair, nails and elective surgery.
All dermatologists are medical doctors, with additional specialty training. Dermatologists diagnose and treat skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors. They care for the mucous linings of the mouth, nose and eyes. They are trained to recognize how other diseases – like heart or kidney problems – might manifest themselves in and through a patient’s skin.
Dermatologists also are trained in surgical techniques for skin treatment. For dermatopathologists, the work includes the study of microscopic skin samples in order to assist in medical diagnosis. All dermatologists are medical doctors, with additional specialty training.
| Total number of Dermatologists on Doctor.com: | 20341 |
| Percentage of Dermatologists who are listed as "Board Certified" on Doctor.com: | 100% |
| Dermatologists listed on Doctor.com have been practicing for an average of: | 30 year(s) |
| Average ProfilePoints™ score for Dermatologists: | 37/80 |
| Average Overall User Rating for Dermatologists: | 4 (out of 5) |
