Dr. Virginia Schekorra, DO, FAAD, FAOCD
Dermatologist
931 U.S. Hwy 41 S. Inverness FL, 34450Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Virginia A. Schekorra, DO, FAAD, FAOCD, is a dermatologist who diagnoses and treats patients in Pinellas Park, FL. Furthermore, she has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL, and Northside Hospital. As a dermatologist, Dr. Schekorra specializes in the surgical and medical management of diseases related to skin, hair and nails and some cosmetic problems. Her professional journey spans twenty-six years and her areas of expertise cover clinical dermatology, pediatric skin conditions, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Schekorra is also an active member of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the American Osteopathic Association. For more information about Dr. Virginia A. Schekorra, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-schekorra-0b3280162/.
Dr. Virginia Schekorra, DO, FAAD, FAOCD's Videos
Education and Training
Northeast Missouri State University B.S. 1980
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O. 1988
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Clinical Dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Acne And Complexion Problems
- Alpha-beta Hydroxy Treatment
- Blue Light Therapy With Levulan
- Botox
- Eczema And Atopic Dermatitis
- Ematrix
- Eye-lash Extensions (at Select Locations)
- Facial And Body Waxing
- Freckles, Age Spots And Brown Spots
- Frozen Section Surgery
- Hydrafacials
- Ipl Hair Reduction (at Select Locations)
- Juvederm Ultra And Ultra Plus
- Melasma
- Moles, Cysts, Warts And Growths
- Pediatric Skin Conditions
- Pelleve
- Plantar Warts
- Psoriasis
- Radiesse
- Restylane
- Rosacea
- Scalp And Nail Problems
- Sculptra
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer And Melanoma Removal
- Skin Rashes
- Vi Chemical Peel
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology - Fellow
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology - Fellow
- Florida Society of Dermatology
- American Osteopathic Association
Professional Society Memberships
- Florida Society of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Association
Dr. Virginia Schekorra, DO, FAAD, FAOCD's Practice location
Dr. Virginia Schekorra, DO, FAAD, FAOCD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Schekorra
- Anonymous
Dr is very kind..
Media Releases
Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Virginia Schekorra, who serves patients in Florida.
As a Florida dermatologist, Dr. Schekorra offers personalized treatment plans for those with a variety of skin, nail & hair disorders. She is experienced in clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and pediatric skin conditions. At present, she is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital & Northside Hospital.
Tampa General Hospital is a 957-bed non-profit, tertiary, research and academic medical center located on Davis Island in Tampa, Florida. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with excellent and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. The mission of TGH: “We heal. We teach.”
Serving the community since 1976, Northside Hospital is a 288-bed hospital, offering a full range of services including comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, full-service orthopedic and spine treatment, an ER 24/7®, and general surgery. Its mission states: “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”
At the start of her academic career, Dr. Schekorra graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeast Missouri State University in 1980. She then went on to obtain her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988. As for her training, she performed her residency at Metropolitan General Hospital in 1995.
In practice for over three decades, she is board-certified in dermatology by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology (AOBD). The AOBD is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin.
In addition to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (FAOCD), Dr. Schekorra is a member of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery & the American Osteopathic Association.
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, hair & nails. Dermatology is a specialty with medical, surgical & cosmetic aspects. A dermatologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing & treating skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes as well as some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking treatment & surgical procedures for skin, hair & nail disorders.
Recommended Articles
- How to Identify Insect Bites and Stings
The cause or severity of insect bites or stings can be determined by the symptoms. Most bug bite symptoms cause itchy or painful red bumps. Other insect bites can cause welts or blisters. The following are some clues of common insect bites:...
- Which Specialist Uses Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a treatment method in which the hair is removed permanently. However, you will not end up hairless and with smooth skin just with just one laser treatment. In general, four to six laser hair removal treatments are necessary to achieve smooth and hairless skin. This also depends...
- How can I get Healthy Skin?
It goes without saying that the skin needs an adequate amount of nutrients to keep it healthy. Experts are of the opinion that beauty of the skin comes out from what is applied outside and what is taken inside.For a healthy diet, including lots of vegetables and fruits in the diet is good for the...
- Male Pattern Baldness
According to a new study published in the journal, Science Translational Medicine, the root cause for the male pattern baldness is the presence of abnormal amounts of protein, prostaglandin D2, in the scalp. Prostaglandin D2 and its derivatives are known to inhibit the growth of hair. Male pattern...
- What is Sunburn?
Love Sun and Sand? Who doesn’t? But are you aware that about 70% of the people who enjoy the ultraviolet rays of the sun get sunburn? In most of the cases this results from too much of exposure to the Sun. It may also result from exposure to ultraviolet rays. Although there are warnings about...
- What are Epidermoid Cysts?
Epidermoid cysts are small, harmless bumps seen under the skin in different parts of the body. Sebaceous cysts are small bag like cysts filled with oily secretions affecting the oil glands. These cysts are less common and affect the sebaceous glands in the body. The sac-like structures often develop...