Christine Margaret Avakoff MD PHARMD
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
3300 Webster St #509 Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Christine Avakoff is a dermatologist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Avakoff 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. Avakoff diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1976
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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