Dr. Michael J Messingham MD
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Michael Messingham is a dermatologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Messingham 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. Messingham diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 2000
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