Dr. Alan L. Schechter, M.D., Ph.D
Dermatologist
26 Plaza 9 Englishtown NJ, 07726About
Dr. Alan Schechter is a dermatologist practicing in Englishtown, NJ. Dr. Schechter 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. Schechter diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Venous Insufficiency
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
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