Dr. Richard Harold Gentry M.D.
Dermatologist
112 N Walnut Ave Cookeville TN, 38501About
Dr. Richard Gentry is a dermatologist practicing in Cookeville, TN. Dr. Gentry 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. Gentry diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1973
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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