Dr. Douglas Levi Sheldon M.D.
Dermatologist
327 N Washington Ave Suite 200 Scranton PA, 18503About
Dr. Douglas Sheldon is a dermatologist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Sheldon 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. Sheldon diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1975
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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