Dr. Emily Porter Gerson MD
Dermatologist
5454 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1045 - Attn: P Chevy Chase MD, 20815About
Dr. Emily Gerson is a dermatologist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Gerson 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. Gerson diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1999
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Plantar Wart
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Natural Hormone Balancing
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