Dr. Kent D Walker M.D.
Dermatologist
1005 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 210 Ottumwa IA, 52501About
Dr. Kent Walker is a dermatologist practicing in Ottumwa, IA. Dr. Walker 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. Walker diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1989
Tulane University of Louisiana 1989
Tulane University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cellulitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
- Leg Ulcer
- Cold Sores
- Lymphedema
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