What is a dermatologist?

We welcome you as a patient and appreciate the opportunity to provide you with dermatological patient care and services.

Dermatology is the science that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist is the medical expert you should consult if you have any significant problems with your skin.

The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body. It reflects the health of the body and acts as a barrier against injury and bacteria. Unfortunately, at one time or another, nearly everyone has some type of skin disease, infants, children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. One in six (15%) of all visits to the family doctor (GP) involve a skin problem.

Dermatologists are medical doctors who have at least three years of study, practice, and research in a teaching hospital after graduation from an accredited medical school, plus a year of general residency. Continuing Medical Education (CME) helps to keep dermatologists up to date.