Washington, D.C.’s healthcare system serves both the nation’s capital and the surrounding cities of Northern Virginia. Residents of D.C. have access to Inova Fairfax, a 923-bed medical center. Inova Fairfax’s campus includes institutes for heart and vascular health, a children’s hospital, and a level 1 trauma center. Veterans in D.C have access to Washington D.C. VA Medical Center. The nation’s capital also proudly offers several community health clinics, including Whitman-Walker Health and Marie Reed Health Center.
For top-rated pediatric care, Children’s National Hospital is #1 in D.C. and #2 in the Mid-Atlantic region. Children’s National Hospital ranks in 10 children’s specialties, including:
U.S. News ranks Inova Fairfax #1 in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Inova Fairfax Hospital is high-performing in five specialties and 17 procedures and conditions, including:
Dermatologists are specifically trained to help diagnose and treat common disorders, such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, and skin cancers.
Common procedures performed by dermatologists are skin grafts, wart removals, Mohs surgery, and ultraviolet light therapy.
You can also see a dermatologist for cosmetic procedures and injections such as Botox injections, chemical peels, removal of varicose veins, laser resurfacing or other laser procedures, and microdermabrasion.
What procedures do dermatologists perform?
Dermatologists can perform the following procedures:
What conditions do dermatologists treat?
Dermatologists can treat more than 3,000 conditions. Here are some common conditions they can treat:
Types of dermatologists
The following are specific types of dermatologists:
What should I ask a dermatologist?
Top questions to ask a dermatologist during your appointment: