Dr. Stephen H Flax M.D.
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
1514 Amherst St Winchester VA, 22601About
Dr. Stephen Flax is a dermatologist practicing in Winchester, VA. Dr. Flax specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Flax diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1986
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1985
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
- Callus
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Natural Hormone Balancing
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