Dr. Jerome A Africk MD
Dermatologist
321 Maitland Ave #1500 Altamonte Springs FL, 32701About
Dr. Jerome Africk is a dermatologist practicing in Altamonte Springs, FL. Dr. Africk 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. Africk diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1966
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1966
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Melanoma
- Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Moles
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Cellulitis
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
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