Dr. Matthew P Shaffer MD
Dermapathologist | Dermatopathology
828 Elmhurst Blvd Salina KS, 67401About
Dr. Matthew Shaffer practices Dermatopathology in Salina, KS. Dermatopathology is a medical specialty that focuses on dermatology and pathology, and involves the diagnosis of various diseases of the skin, hair, and nails by looking at cutaneous diseases at a microscopic and molecular level. By revealing the histology of diseases and results from a specific diagnostic interpretation, Dr. Shaffer is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
Education and Training
University of Wales in Great Britain 2000
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Laser Procedures, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer
- Acne
- Melanoma
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Varicose Veins
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Fellow AAD Membership:
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