Dr. Francisca Kartono, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
Dermatologist
133 W Main St Suite 251 Northville MI, 48167About
Dr. Francisca Kartono practices Dermatology in Northville, MI. Dermatology is a medical specialty that focuses on the understanding and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.
Education and Training
UCLA BS 2003
WesternUniv of Health Sciences DO 2007
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
Provider Details
Dr. Francisca Kartono, DO, FAOCD, FAAD's Expert Contributions
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week
June 7-11, 2021, is Hidradenitis Suppurativa awareness week and I would like to provide some useful self-care tips for those who are living with or caring for someone with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). This past year with this COVID-19 pandemic has been anything but routine and normal for all of...
May is Melanoma Awareness Month
May is skin cancer awareness month! In the spirit of this national awareness month, I would like to educate our readers on how to look for and prevent dangerous skin spots. Dermatologists offer total body skin exams and focused skin spot checks in an outpatient clinic setting that can help with the...
Rosacea Awareness Month
Let’s talk rosacea. April is Rosacea Awareness Month!Here are a few questions and answers regarding rosacea, a common red-face disorder that affects roughly 16 million Americans with a chronic course. What is rosacea?Rosacea is a chronic skin condition where facial blood vessels open and close...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
Internships
- Henry Ford Hospital
Fellowships
- Ohio State University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
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