Dr. Robert Skidmore MD

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Very Good

Dr. Robert Skidmore Jr has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Very Good based on 6 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Robert Skidmore identified specializing in General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist., DermatologyDermatology
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 and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, and the skin changes associated with aging. and MOHS-Micrographic Surgery.. He is certified in Dermatology.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Skidmore is affiliated with 1 hospital:

North Florida Regional Medical Center
6500 W Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL

Publications

Dr. Robert Skidmore Jr MD is published in the following:

Pediatric dermatology (Sep 1995)
Upper extremity atrophy associated with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus.

Education

Dr. Skidmore attended medical school at University of Florida College of Medicine and graduated in 1989 having 24 years experience.

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