Dr. Sarah J Porkka MD
Dermatologist
700 LILLY RD NE OLYMPIA WA, 98506About
Dr. Sarah Porkka is a dermatologist practicing in Napa, CA. Dr. Porkka specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Porkka diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1995
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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