UM SOM: Department of Dermatology

Patient Services

For Patient Appointments, call 1-800-373-4111

Department of Dermatology physicians evaluate complex skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis, acne, pigmentary disorders and allergies and cancers of the skin; oversees the diagnosis of skin biopsies and the evaluation and management of malignant melanoma; and provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment of stings and bites. The department serves as a regional center for outpatient and inpatient care for those with complex cutaneous diseases.

The Department of Dermatology specializes in General Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Immunologic Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Services include darkfield examination for syphilis, immunofluorescent examinations of skin, histopathologic diagnosis of skin biopsies, electron microscopy of skin biopsies and photochemotherapy.

The Pigmented Lesion Clinic provides a multidisciplinary program for diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and follows those at high risk for the disease. The Sting and Bite Program uses an integrated approach to identify specimens, examine patients, conducts appropriate immunological tests, treats wounds and identifies preventive therapy for patients with stings and bites.

Cosmetic Services include:

• Botox
• Laser Hair Removal
• Glycolic Peels
• Salicyclic Acid Peels
• Trichloroacetic Acid Peels
• Restylane
• Sclerotherapy

We see patients at the following sites:

• University Practice
• Stoler Pavilion Cancer Center
• Baltimore VA Medical Center
• Shipley’s Choice Medical Park
• Baltimore Washington Medical Center

To learn more about the clinical services provided by the Department of Dermatology visit http://www.umm.edu/dermatology/.

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