Dr. Derek Shane Towery MD
Dermatologist
2829 S Jackson Ave Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. Derek Towery is a dermatologist practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Towery 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. Towery diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1992
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Multiple peptide synthesis using a single support (MPS3).
- Amino-terminal processing of proteins by N-myristoylation. Substrate specificity of N-myristoyl transferase.
- Purification and characterization of yeast myristoyl CoA:protein N-myristoyltransferase.
- Myristoyl CoA:protein N-myristoyltransferase activities from rat liver and yeast possess overlapping yet distinct peptide substrate specificities.
Treatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Natural Hormone Balancing
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