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Also called board certified dermatologist, clinical dermatologist, dermatologist md and dermatologist medical doctor.
$328,730
Median pay a year
11,370
People do this work
6
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Treating chronic diseases
Diagnosing medical conditions
Operating on patients
Ordering medical tests
Conducting research
Examining patients
Analyzing patient data
Maintaining medical knowledge
Recording medical histories
Referring patients
Training medical providers
Advising on preventive care
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Dermatologist
1 certification
Summary
Dermatologist diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail diseases, performing medical and surgical procedures, and providing consultations to other health professionals
Experience
Dermatologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Conducted complete skin examinations for patients to assess dermatological health
Diagnosed and treated skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and skin cancer
Performed incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma in clinical settings
Counseled patients on annual dermatologic screenings and skin cancer awareness
Recorded patients' health histories to inform treatment plans and recommendations
Prescribed topical treatments and hormonal agents based on patient evaluations
Provided dermatologic consultation to other health professionals as needed
Skills
Working With People
Treating chronic diseases, Operating on patients, Referring patients
Checking & Planning
Diagnosing medical conditions, Examining patients, Analyzing patient data, Maintaining medical knowledge
Core Skills
Conducting research, Ordering medical tests, Recording medical histories
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Conducted complete skin examinationsDiagnosed and treated pigmented lesionsPerformed incisional biopsies for melanomaExecuted skin surgery for disease controlCounseled patients on skin health topicsRecorded patients' health histories
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Conducted complete skin examinations to assess and diagnose various dermatological conditions
Performed incisional biopsies for melanoma to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
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Conducted complete skin examinations to identify conditions early for better treatment options
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Identified conditions early for better treatment optionsHelped patients understand their skin healthReduced the need for follow-up visits
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Performed incisional biopsies for melanoma to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
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Handled biopsies without supervisionTrained others on biopsy techniquesLed a team during biopsy procedures
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What a Dermatologist does
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Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
What it pays
How much does a Dermatologist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$139,990
Median
$328,730
75th percentile
$452,450
About 11,370 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$379,060
$394,550
$461,310
AR
$239,390
$422,060
$482,790
AZ
$111,900
$233,270
$596,270
CO
$273,320
$398,810
$414,260
CT
$128,320
$165,040
$388,610
DE
$344,480
$442,120
$445,800
IA
$233,890
$424,970
$467,400
ID
$130,870
$281,920
$582,100
IL
$224,220
$435,750
$435,750
IN
$192,720
$225,200
$543,140
KY
$164,800
$195,830
$370,550
MD
$287,180
$442,210
$442,240
MI
$207,000
$414,910
$472,440
MN
$373,470
$625,790
$728,190
NC
$340,320
$367,350
$389,990
NE
$208,090
$359,580
$451,040
NH
$173,990
$516,230
$688,630
NV
$268,890
$419,410
$461,120
NY
$186,300
$374,010
$453,290
OH
$210,530
$373,640
$381,260
SC
$182,840
$259,990
$389,990
TN
$146,620
$433,630
$485,000
TX
$207,000
$218,670
$349,990
VA
$143,190
$280,060
$553,060
WA
$132,020
$526,170
$548,050
WI
$300,520
$440,710
$581,080
Other names
Other names for this job
board certified dermatologist, clinical dermatologist, dermatologist md, dermatologist medical doctor, dermatologist physician, general dermatologist, medical dermatologist, MD, pediatric dermatologist, practicing dermatologist, procedural dermatologist, dermatological surgeon.
More names for this work
dermatology physician, dermatopathologist, do physician, doctor, doctor of osteopathic medicine physician, medical doctor, mohs micrographic surgeon, mohs surgeon.
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Dermatologist
Treating chronic diseases
Diagnosing medical conditions
Operating on patients
Ordering medical tests
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