Dr. Paula M. Nelson M.D.
Dermapathologist | Dermatopathology
629 Beaver Ruin Rd Nw Suite B Lilburn GA, 30047About
Dr. Paula Nelson practices Dermatopathology in Atlanta, GA. 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. Nelson is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Natural Hormone Balancing
Fellowships
- Washington University Medical Center/Barnes Hospital
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