Dr. Joel M Spiro M.D.
Dermatologist
736 Madison Ave Albany NY, 12208Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Joel Spiro is a dermatologist practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Spiro 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. Spiro diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1964
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1964
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Moles
- Warts
- Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Allergic Reaction
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Cold Sores
- Natural Hormone Balancing
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