Dr. Kent Walker, MD
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54 y/o
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Dr. Kent Walker, MD is a dermatologist in Ottumwa, IA. He specializes in dermatology.Read his story
Forefront Dermatology - Ottumwa
1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 210
Ottumwa, IA 52501Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Top Care Areas
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Excision of Skin Cancer
very high
more than 98% of peers
Skin Infections
very high
more than 98% of peers
Dermatitis
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Dr. Walker's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Walker "Dr. Kent Walker is a board-certified Dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. His professional areas of interest include early skin cancer detection and treatment, as well as treatments of rosacea, eczema, acne, psoriasis, warts and complex medical dermatology."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Walker "Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing the most innovative, leading-edge and appropriate medical dermatology solutions for healthy and beautiful skin. Whether you're suffering from an unexplained chronic skin condition, are embarrassed by acne or want a thorough skin cancer screening, we help detect problems before they become critical, physically or emotionally, and treat all diseases involving the skin, hair and nails. Our patients come to us with medical problems they can see and feel. We respect their unique reactions to these conditions, and we understand the effect they have on their lives. We address each patient with empathy, and we design personalized treatment recommendations that respect the whole person, inside and out."
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1 Specialties
- Dermatology
1 Board Certifications
- DermatologyAccredited by: American Board of Dermatology*
55 Conditions Treated
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergic Reaction
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmark
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Cellulitis
- Cold Sore
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dry Skin
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Genital Warts
- Hair Loss
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hidradenitis
- Impetigo
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lichen Planus
- Lipomas
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
- Parapsoriasis
- Pemphigoid
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Purpura
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
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8 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Skin Tag Removal
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University of MissouriUndergraduate School | Graduated
- Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated
- University of Missouri Hospitals & ClinicsResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Walker has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Member
- American Academy of Dermatology, Member
- Dermatology Foundation of Iowa, Member
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