Gefei A. Zhu, MD
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Medical Group-Sunset Dermatology
417 Southwest 117th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97225
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About Gefei A. Zhu
Dr. Alex Zhu is a board-certified medical and surgical dermatologist with special interests in skin cancer treatment and complex medical dermatology. As a physician, he believes that optimal delivery of healthcare is integrative, collaborative, and above all, individualized to each of his patients. Many skin conditions are more than “skin deep” and he takes pride in identifying and addressing root causes for the patients whom he sees in clinic. Dr. Zhu graduated from Yale University summa cum laude with a degree in Chemistry. He then completed a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health before earning his medical degree from Stanford University. He completed his residency in dermatology at Stanford University and served as Chief Resident in his final year. During his medical training, he conducted many research studies in skin cancer and inflammatory skin conditions and has more than 20 peer-reviewed publications. He joined Providence Medical Group in 2022 and enjoys seeing adult and pediatric patients. Previously, he practiced in Southwest Washington as a general dermatologist. He is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Outside of clinic, Dr. Zhu enjoys spending time with his wife and their golden retriever-cocker spaniel mix. He enjoys hiking, ceramics, and cooking/baking.
Stanford University
2016
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco
2017
Stanford University
2020
American Medical Association
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology

417 Southwest 117th Avenue, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Medical Group - Oregon
Dr. Zhu enjoys spending time with his wife and their golden retriever-cocker spaniel mix. They enjoy hiking, ceramics, and cooking/baking.
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Good and fast visit
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Very good experience with the doctor
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The doctor was fantastic, he did a great job and was very helpful
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It was my first visit and I thought he was great.
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Very kindly explained about my concerns
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Dr. Zhu and staff were superb!
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Dr Zhu answered my questions thoroughly and provided options for treatment. He was knowledgeable and listened to my concerns with a friendly, caring manner. I would definitely recommend him.
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Not only is Dr. Zhu very knowledgeable, he is caring and personable.
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Dr was very thorough. The intake nurse was very thorough also.
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Dr.Zhu is a great Dr.Very good communicator.
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Very satisfied with my visit
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Very happy with the care from this office..
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Very good service as usual.
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Welcoming attentive efficient appropriate
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I was pleased that the provider (dermatologist) was able to remove several things the same visit, very quick and easy. It eases my mind to have these items removed
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Very professional and friendly
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I liked the provider. He listened and was kind and explained everything he was going to do.
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I had a difficult time in the past that I could not get the medication from my pharmacy because my primary doctor and Dr. Zhu both placed the same prescription to my pharmacy. My insurance company refused to the over order and I could not get any refills.. I contacted both doctors but the problem was never solved. Dr. Zhu is a very good doctor. He is a good listener. He reviewed my records from my previous dermatologist. He understands my problems and provides good solutions to help me. On this visit, he took care my insurance company problem. I would recommend him to others.
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I appreciate De Zhu's patience explaining things & the need to refer me to another dermatologist if I need to explore a certain issue further that was beyond his scope
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I was extremely impressed with the level of care by the entire team from the office staff to the nurses and doctor. They listened and I felt like they actually heard what I was saying. The Dr examined my face, and explained the condition in detail as well as discussing a variety of treatment options. I've seen a non-Providence derm for my last few visits and haven't felt like they listened or cared about my concerns. My time with the provider has been 5-7 minutes and it felt rushed. I was extremely happy with the care I received at sunset dermatology. I can't thank the team enough for taking time with me as a patient.
Providence Patient
I can, without reservation, recommend Dr. Zhu and all who work with him. He is kind, considerate, compassionate, patient, proactive and very thorough. The same is true of all the personnel at this practice. The greatest compliment I can offer him and his co-workers is that I consider myself VERY fortunate to be under their care.
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Dr. Provided me an efficient visit. He was very caring about my concerns and help me understand what was going on with my skin. He explained everything and what next steps I need to take. He definitely make me feel comfortable enough to ask questions. Didn't feel rushed.
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As a new patient my appointment was 5 month out from when I called in, which was too long.Dr Zhu was very helpful and effective, he performed the procedure of removing the raised lesion (I came in for) in the same visit, which I appreciate a lot!!
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Good folks!
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Excellent
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All good.
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Very good
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Very professional and knowledgeable.
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I really like my provider. I am waiting to hear from the doctor regarding follow up treatment for a positive skin cancer diagnosis. I realize last week was a holiday week but I am anxious to hear from him. I will call the office tomorrow.
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Very good service. The doctor was very kind and seemed to sincerely care about my health.
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Experienced, knowledgeable, caring, listening
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I was respectfully well accommodated about my disability needs.
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Dr. Was very kind and I didn't feel rushed. Procedure was very quick
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Friendly
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Great staff, care giver is a good listener and thorough.
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Dr. Was extremely mannerly and very professional. He took time to explain issue thoroughly and gave reassurance. I would highly recommend him.
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Excellent care of my needs.
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Dr. Zhu was exceptional in knowledge and explanation of what was happening. I've already recommended him to a friend!
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Dr. Gefei A. Zhu, MD is an excellent doctor. Great listener and displays a true care for his patients.
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I was very happy with the provider and his assistant, Dr. Zhu analyzed my issue quickly and accurately.
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Fortunate to have Dr Zhu as he is an excellent physician
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Dr Zhu is an excellent young Doctor who showed great respect to his patient. He is knowledgeable and checked my skin problem very carefully.
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I felt I was thoroughly listened to and examined by the doctor and his assistants. He answered questions I had and educated me on our course of action going forward. I appreciated the care, and attention to my concerns.
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Appreciated that he talked me through what was a scary procedure.
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Excellent Doctor who was reassuring about my condition and detailed description on what he was going to do. He was concerned that I was comfortable during treatment.
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Dr Zhu was thorough and caring. Totally recommend!
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This was not my pcp, but I see him annually for a skin check. He is kind and professional.
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Generally fine. Though first patient appointments are generally 4-6 months out. I had an urgent referral from GP to Dermo, and they got me in the same week. All in all, it was good. Dr. Zu, though young, is very respectful and professional. As a retired nurse, I felt completely at ease.
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Dr. Zhu is very friendly and explained well.
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I am very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Zhu's. He is attentive, detailed and highly proactive. He clearly cares about his patients and is willing to extend himself to ensure that he has explored every avenue in an effort to secure the best possible solution. I would endorse him to anyone who is seeking the very best in health care.
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All good.
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This provider provides excellent health care. He is efficient and pays attention to issues I bring up.
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The appointment was good and informative. Thank you.
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He was very kind and worked ha
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Dr Alex is an excellent provider, great bedside manner, thorough exam, articulate, kind and knowledgeable. He is a 10 awesome ! Thank you
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I appreciate Dr. Zhu's professional expertise and great interpersonal skills
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Dr. Zhu is a very good listener, and brings to his patients the "bedside manner" people are looking for: a fully-rounded personality, with a thoughtful response to life experiences, and a sense of humor.
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Fabulous
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Dr Zhu and his clinic support is excellent!
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Dr. Zhu came into the appointment very well prepared. He studied my medical history closely. He explained the diagnosis clearly and answered all my questions well. The instruction for at home care is easy to follow. The visit with him gave me a peace of mind that I have a hope in recovery. I had a follow up visit with him, and my condition is in great improvement.
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Dr Zhu treats me respectfully
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Dr. Zhu is wonderful! I feel so fortunate to have him as my doctor
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It was a very professional and friendly!
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Dr Zhu is very professional and he is easy to talk to. My only suggestion is a review of after care for the lesions he froze.
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Very professional
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Excellent
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Of all the medical places I've ever been to this is my favorite. Everyone is so nice and Dr Zho explains every he's going to do in a procedure so for me it takes the fear out of it so I am always calm.
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Fr Zhu and team are excellent and go out of their way to provide the best care possible.
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Friendly attention to patient concerns. Very courteous and understanding. Dr. Zhu always makes me feel at ease and addresses my concerns with sensitivity.
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This was a new patient visit and I was very impressed Dr. Zhu.
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This was my first appointment with Dr Zhu. He was amazing! I will highly recommend him to my friends
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Very caring doctor and staff. Very friendly.
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Excellent experience with Dr. Zhu and the staff.
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Dr Zhu seems very knowledgeable and caring. Also, although I don't request it I appreciate being asked if I wanted a chaperone during the exam. Also, really nice that I was called by my preferred name not my legal first name.
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Dr. Zhu is superb! I am very lucky to have him as my dermatologist. He, the staff and receptionists are the epitome of professionalism..
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Positive experience
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It was a great visit. Easy, timely, friendly staff, knowledgeable and prepared provider.
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Nice, clear explanations
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Dr. Zhu is personable, listens carefully and responds with thoughtful answers that show both deep knowledge of his subject and respect for others.
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Very professional and polite
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All Excellent
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Excellent visit
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Dr. Zhu is always personable and professional. He's provided information to me in an understandable manner and does a great job explaining any diagnosis he has made and course of treatment he has recommended.
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A GOOD EXPERIENCE ALL THE WAY THROUGH
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Just all-around great doctor with a nice manner; he Is very respectful.
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He and every staff in the office welcomed and treated me with respect and listened attentivelyI was able to address my concern, and the MD advised to try the other medicine and recommended another laser treatment to resolve my skin concern. He was very nice throughout the exam and I was very pleasant as I heard from the others who had him before. Thanks for the great service. I would like to keep seeing him for my skin problems.
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This physician was fabulous. He made me feel comfortable right away. His knowledge of dermatology was amazing.
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Everyone was helpful respectful and efficient.
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Dr. Zhu is super when it comes to fully examining all of my many skin issues. He's the best!
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Excellent provider
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The provider was very professional and helpful. Thank you.
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Dr. Zhu is very personable, shook my hand at each visit and showed personal interest. I never felt rushed and he always answered my questions and explained my test results. He is very professional. I have already referred my cousin to him.
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Efficient check in & smooth timely transition to room. Health attendant friendly, kind, gathered need information & prepared me for visit
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A complete examination with the physician listening to my concerns and addressing my issues respectfully.
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I feel very confident in my provider and have had excellent care and follow up.
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Excellent communication, efficient and timely. Answered all my questions and left the door open if I have any future concerns. He appeared and acted genuinely like a doctor who likes what he's doing and enjoys the work
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Excellent csre
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All went well.
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My doc was very kind and efficient. Git the long process started and was quick with my test results.
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Dr Zhu is the best!!!
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Excellent practitioner.........communicative and thorough
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Dr. Zhu is kind, knowledgeable and very responsive! I am excited for my visits with Dr. Zhu!
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The doctor is amazing!!!!!!
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Easy, quick, straight to the point appointments
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Incredible doctor. The very best!!!
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Thank you for your goodness
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Dr. Alex Zhu is an excellent physician! You should want to keep him on your team.
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Felt slightly rushed, but overall a very good visit.
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Dr. Zhu is very professional and concerned about welfare and treatment of medical condition.
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Very professional, respectful and knowledgeable
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I had a good experience . There are more itchy spots to freeze off.
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Very thorough.
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He's generally a great doctor. I feel he listens well and really cares about my issues and well being.
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Excellent
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I am so n impressed with the care I receive from Dr, Zhu that I've c recommended him to several friends. He's kind , caring, knowledgeable and very thorough, carefully checking all areas of my skin. I'm very confident in the care I receive.
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He's kind and professional. He listens and explains options so an informed decision can be made.
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Listens well. Very kind.
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I am satisfied with ALL the care I receive at Providence. Thank you.
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Dr. Zhu always makes me feel comfortable and takes the time to answer all my questions
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Great care
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All good!
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It was a good experience.
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Dr, Zhu provides careful exams, is friendly, thoughtful and thorough. Although he listens to me pointing out various skin problems, I have confidence that he will discern which of them are are actually serious and recommend surgery or other treatment when needed. While I thought I might have pre-cancerous areas on my legs, he discovered an actual cancer on my nose that I was completely oblivious to, and we quickly had it successfully excised by a surgeon.
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Excellent, professional and very clear information given by the doctor.
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Best dermatologist I have ever seen. Very professional and thorough
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I AM PLEASED WITH THE DOCTOR
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormalities Of The Skin
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Acne Scar
- Acne Surgery
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Actinic Keratosis (Ak)
- Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Urticaria
- Allergic Vasculitis
- Alopecia
- Alopecia Areata
- Angioma
- Angular Cheilitis
- Anhidrosis
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Atypical Mole
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin Of Lip
- Biologic Therapy For Skin Diseases
- Birthmark
- Blistering Disorder
- Brittle Nails
- Bullous Disease
- Cafe Au Lait Spots
- Calcinosis Cutis
- Candidiasis
- Carbuncle
- Chemical Skin Peel
- Cherry Angioma
- Chronic Urticaria
- Cold Sore
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Contact And Allergic Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Crows Feet
- Cryotherapy For Skin Lesions
- Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Horn
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans
- Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
- Dermatographism
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Dermatomycoses
- Dermatomyositis
- Dermatophytosis
- Dermoscopy
- Diaper Rash
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Skin
- Dyschromia
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyskeratosis Follicularis
- Dysplastic Nevus
- Eczema
- Edema Of Eyelid
- Epidermoid Cysts
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Erythema
- Erythema Ab Igne
- Erythema Marginatum
- Erythema Migrans
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythroderma
- Excessive Sweating
- Excision Of Skin Lesions
- Eyelid Cancer
- Facial Aging
- First Degree Burns
- Folliculitis
- Furuncle
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Glomangioma
- Glomus Tumor
- Granuloma Annulare
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Hair Diseases
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hirsutism
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hyperkeratosis
- Hyperpigmentation Of Eyelids
- Hypertrichosis
- Ichthyosis
- Impetigo
- Inclusion Cyst
- Ingrown Hair
- Intertrigo
- Itching
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratoacanthoma
- Keratoderma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Kerion
- Laser Treatment Of Skin
- Lentigo
- Lichen Nitidus
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosis
- Lichen Simplex
- Linear Atrophy
- Linear Iga Bullous Disease
- Lip Disease
- Lipomas
- Liposuction
- Livedo Reticularis
- Livedoid Vasculopathy
- Liver Spots
- Localized Scleroderma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Melasma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Miliaria Rubra
- Mohs Reconstruction
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Examination
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Mucinosis
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail Disease
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Nevus
- Nevus Flammeus
- Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Ocular Dermatitis
- Onychia
- Onychomycosis
- Panniculitis
- Parapsoriasis
- Paronychia
- Patch Tests
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pernio
- Petechiae
- Photodamage
- Photosensitivity
- Pickers Nodule
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Pigmented Hairy Epidermal Nevus
- Pigmented Lesions
- Pilar Cyst
- Pityriasis
- Plantar Wart
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Port Wine Stain
- Prurigo
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (Pupp)
- Pruritus
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Psoriasis
- Purpura
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pyogenic Granuloma
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Salmon Patches
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sensitive Skin
- Sezary Syndrome
- Skin Aging
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Bullae
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Disease
- Skin Examination
- Skin Spots
- Skin Tag Removal
- Skin Ulcer
- Soft Tissue Masses
- Solar Dermatitis
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stasis Dermatitis
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- Striae
- Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
- Sun Damage
- Sunspots
- Sweating Problem
- Sweet Syndrome
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Telangiectasia
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tinea Blanca
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Manus
- Tinea Nigra
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Trachonychia
- Trichilemmal Cyst
- Urticaria
- Viral Exanthem
- Vitiligo
- Wart Removal
- Warts
- Xanthoma
- Xerosis
Great visit as always
Providence Patient