Dr. William Carlos Schaffenburg M.D.
Dermatologist
8901 WISCONSIN AVE BLDG 19 BETHESDA MD, 20889About
Dr. William Schaffenburg is a dermatologist practicing in BETHESDA, MD. Dr. Schaffenburg 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. Schaffenburg diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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