Dr. William K Brokken MD
Dermapathologist | Dermatopathology
504 W Pueblo St Suite 202 Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. William Brokken practices Dermatopathology in Santa Barbara, CA. Dermatopathology is a medical specialty that focuses on dermatology and pathology, and involves the diagnosis of various diseases of the skin, hair, and nails by looking at cutaneous diseases at a microscopic and molecular level. By revealing the histology of diseases and results from a specific diagnostic interpretation, Dr. Brokken is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1965
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- Dermatopathology
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