Dr. Karen Pearce Riggs M.D.
Dermatologist
833 Chestnut St Suite Number 740 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Karen Riggs is a dermatologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Riggs 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. Riggs diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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