CAREER

Dermatologists

Overview

Hourly Median (2020)

$0

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+4.3% (slower than the average)

Career

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

Founder, President, Dermatologist ,

Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

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.


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.

This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.