
Dr. Philip Earl Wakefield MD
Dermatologist
4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Philip Wakefield is a dermatologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Wakefield 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. Wakefield diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1984
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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- Dr. Lisa Ann Hogan M.D.10940 Raven Ridge Rd Raleigh NC 27614
- Dr. Sheel Desai Solomon M.D.130 Preston Executive Dr Cary NC 27513
- Dr. Carol A Trakimas D.O.8300 Health Park Raleigh NC 27615
- Dr. Margaret B Boyse M.D.4201 Lake Boone Trl Raleigh NC 27607
- Dr. Aida M Lugo-somolinos MD3100 Thurston-Bowles Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. Eric D Challgren M.D.4201 Lake Boone Trl Raleigh NC 27607
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
1906 BELLEVIEW AVENUE, SE ROANOKE VA 24014LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTERl
1900 ELECTRIC ROAD SALEM VA 24153CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151