Dr. Katherine R Shew M.D.
Dermatologist
959 Cox Rd Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Katherine Shew is a dermatologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Shew 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. Shew diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Fungal Infection
- Allergic Reaction
- Alopecia
- Ringworm
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