Carolyn Tongson NP
Dermatologist
800 Pollard Rd Building A Los Gatos CA, 95032About
Dr. Carolyn Tongson is a dermatologist practicing in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Tongson 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. Tongson diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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Samuel Merritt University 2012
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