3/4 of my day is seeing patients and 1/4 is documenting and planning as I am responsible for all aspects of running the practice including medical decisions, managing staff, marketing, safety.
CAREER
Dermatologists
Overview
Hourly Median (2020)
$0
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.3% (slower than the average)
Career
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What Dermatologists Do
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
Other Job Titles Dermatologists May Have
Board Certified Dermatologist, Dermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor), Dermatologist Physician, Dermatopathologist, Doctor, MD (Medical Doctor), Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, Mohs Surgeon, Pediatric Dermatologist, Practicing Dermatologist
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
- Conduct complete skin examinations.
- Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
- Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
- Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
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