Dr. Jay F Schechter MD
Dermatologist
37 Pierrapont Ave Potsdam NY, 13676Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Jay Schechter is a dermatologist practicing in Potsdam, NY. 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1977
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Allergic Reaction
- Scabies
- Seborrheic Keratosis
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