Dr. Christopher J Arpey MD
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Christopher Arpey is a dermatologist practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Arpey 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. Arpey diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1986
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1986
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Management of multiple miliary osteoma cutis.
- Porcine heterografts in dermatologic surgery and reconstruction.
- Is curettage useful prior to performing Mohs or excisional surgery? When and how do you use it?
- Treatment of multiple cutaneous leiomyomas with CO2 laser ablation.
- Injectability and tissue compatibility of poly-(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) in the skin of rats: a pilot study.
- Pulsed-dye laser versus conventional therapy in the treatment of warts: a prospective randomized trial.
- Treatment of atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini-associated hyperpigmentation with the Q-switched alexandrite laser: a clinical, histologic, and ultrastructural appraisal.
- Postsurgical wound management.
- Long-term psychological impact and perceived efficacy of pulsed-dye laser therapy for patients with port-wine stains.
- Complications of systemic retinoid therapy in organ transplant recipients with squamous cell carcinoma.
- Aggressive basal cell carcinoma: presentation, pathogenesis, and management.
- Circumscribed palmar hypokeratosis.
- Body dysmorphic disorder: suggestions for detection and treatment in a surgical dermatology practice.
- Normal cutaneous wound healing: clinical correlation with cellular and molecular events.
- Update on the use of antibiotics in cutaneous surgery.
Treatments
- Wound Care, Reconstructive Surgery, Mohs Surgery
- Melanoma
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Fellowships
- Fellow - Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology: Department of Dermatology, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
Experience & Accolades
- Member2006Board of Directors, American Board of Dermatology
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