Arturo Pedro Saavedra MD PHD
Dermatologist
1221 LEE ST FL 3 CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, 22908About
Dr. Arturo Saavedra is a dermatologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Saavedra 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. Saavedra diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- Dermatopathology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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