Dr. Sanders H. Berk, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Sanders H. Berk, who serves patients in Rockville, Maryland.

A “Top Doctor” as recognized by the Washingtonian Magazine, Dr. Berk sees patients at Shady Grove Dermatology in Rockville, Maryland. He is known for delivering the highest quality care with a friendly and reassuring demeanor.

At Shady Grove Dermatology, their priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting. Their doctors have many decades of experience treating all forms of skin conditions including adult acne, moles, skin cancer screening, warts, and skin rash.  

Graduating with his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Berk went on to further his training by completing his internship and residency in dermatology at  University of Miami, under the mentorship of Dr. Harvey Blank.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology, which is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

A distinguished member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, his contributions to the field extend beyond his clinical practice. His research has found a home in prestigious publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Archives of Dermatology. In addition to his thriving office practice, he serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the George Washington University, where he imparts his wealth of knowledge to the next generation of medical professionals.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

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