About Dermatology Careers
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis, and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases.
Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology--the diagnosis of skin diseases including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic--and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. There are different types of dermatology. What types of treatments and procedures a dermatologist may perform depends on what they choose to focus on. Some basic procedures include: hair transplantation or removal, tattoo removal, cosmetic injections, laser therapy for skin conditions, phototherapy, liposuction, radiation therapy, allergy testing, distribution of antibiotics or injections, photodynamic therapy for skin cancer, and skin grafting. At the time, there is a shortage of physicians in the dermatologist specialization.
Median Salary: $308,000 per year
Projected Growth: 12% from 2014-2024
Tips
- Time is of the essence when responding to contracts.
- Do not waste time when it comes to negotiating, declining, or accepting a contract.
- Having a clear idea of what you are wanting in a contract makes the processes easier.
- Along with that, it is important to be open minded and lenient with some aspects due to the fact a contract may not be able to fit every single one of your qualifications.
- Be sure to act professionally and confidently when interviewing and negotiating.
- The way you handle yourself may affect your contract.
Interesting Facts
- Dermatologists are the most skilled and highest trained skin physicians in the medical field.
We found 893 Dermatology Physician Jobs in 46 states
Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology
Jacksonville, FL 02/20/2026
Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology
Jacksonville, FL 02/20/2026
Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Dermatology
Springfield, MN 02/13/2026
Physician Assistant | Dermatology | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Dermatology
Springfield, MN 02/13/2026
Physician Assistant | Dermatology | Permanent
