Dr. James Robert Wharton M.D.
Dermapathologist | Dermatopathology
13802 Lake Point Cir Suite 102 Louisville KY, 40223About
Dr. James Wharton practices Dermatopathology in Louisville, KY. 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. Wharton is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
Education and Training
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1994
University of South Carolina At Columbia 1994
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- Dermatopathology
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Fungal Infection
- Nail Fungus
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
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