Sanders H Berk, MD
Shady Grove Dermatology
15245 Shady Grove Road
Suite 370
Rockville, MD 20850
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Sanders H Berk, MD
At Shady Grove Dermatology, LLC, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting. Our doctors have many decades of experience treating all forms of skin conditions including adult acne, moles, skin cancer screening, warts and skin rash.
When you have skin problems, you need to turn to a dermatologist who listens and responds ... an experienced doctor who knows the field and can effectively diagnose and treat your needs ... a friendly physician who counsels you on the best ways to maintain and improve your health. Our staff meet all these criteria. Plus, you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the individualized attention you deserve.
Primary Specialty
Dermatologist
Services
From rashes to melanoma, Shady Grove Dermatology, LLC is equipped to handle all your dermatological needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services.
•Acne
•Moles (Nevi)
•Psoriasis
•Rashes
•Rosacea
•Skin Cancers
•Warts
•Wrinkles
Acne is the most frequent skin condition seen by medical professionals. It consists of pimples that appear on the face, back and chest. About 80% of adolescents have some form of acne and about 5% of adults experience acne. In normal skin, oil glands under the skin, known as sebaceous glands, produce an oily substance called sebum.
Moles are brown or black growths, usually round or oval, that can appear anywhere on the skin. They can be rough or smooth, flat or raised, single or in multiples. They occur when cells that are responsible for skin pigmentation, known as melanocytes, grow in clusters instead of being spread out across the skin. Generally, moles are less than one-quarter inch in size. Most moles appear by the age of 20, although some moles may appear later in life.
Psoriasis is a skin condition that creates red patches of skin with white, flaky scales. It most commonly occurs on the elbows, knees and trunk, but can appear anywhere on the body. The first episode usually strikes between the ages of 15 and 35. It is a chronic condition that will then cycle through flare-ups and remissions throughout the rest of the patient's life. Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million people in the United States. About 20,000 children under age 10 have been diagnosed with psoriasis.
"Rash" is a general term for a wide variety of skin conditions. A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters on the skin. The majority of rashes are harmless and can be treated effectively with over-the-counter anti-itch creams, antihistamines and moisturizing lotions.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible small blood vessels on the face, swelling and/or watery, irritated eyes. This inflammation of the face can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. More than 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. It is not contagious, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is inherited. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea. There is also no link between rosacea and cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancers, affecting more than one million Americans every year. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. Skin cancers are generally curable if caught early. However, people who have had skin cancer are at a higher risk of developing a new skin cancer, which is why regular self-examination and doctor visits are imperative.
Warts are small, harmless growths that appear most frequently on the hands and feet. Sometimes they look flat and smooth, other times they have a dome-shaped or cauliflower-like appearance. Warts can be surrounded by skin that is either lighter or darker. Warts are caused by different forms of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They occur in people of all ages and can spread from person-to-person and from one part of the body to another. Warts are benign (noncancerous) and generally painless.
Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. They occur most frequently in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms. Over time, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. Ultimately, this causes wrinkles - either fine lines or deep furrows. In addition to sun exposure, premature aging of the skin is associated with smoking, heredity and skin type (higher incidence among people with fair hair, blue-eyes and light skin).
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Never visit this doctor or his office, they wrongfully charged me without any consultation. I called the front desk and they said come in person so we could see what you need, when I come in person, they said well you need to make an appointment, and I asked the front desk how much it costs or how it works and the front desk was so unprofessional and rude and had attitude. I asked them I don’t wanna be billed 2000 dollar, she was like I donu with such an attitude. I said well, in that cause I don’t want to go ahead with the service and then they charged me 155 dollar just for asking two questions. The worst doctor, the worst experience in my entire life. Stay away from this doctor and his office.
by James Cutlar
xxx.xxx.213.92
May 03, 2018
I have seen Sr. Berk on 4 occasions. He doesn't leave a scratch when he removed waxy moles and skin tags and other blemishes. He is very conscientious. My husband visited him a month ago for the first time for eczema and Dr. Berk saw 4 lesions that could be basal cell carcinoma. They were biopsied and 3 were cancerous. He did a good job removing them. He explains things that he is going to do and likes to educate people.
by Fran Hickey
xxx.xxx.117.24
November 07, 2015
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Every question I had was answered thoroughly
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Yes, they went above and beyond
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by Ron Guzinski
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June 29, 2014
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Yes, they went above and beyond
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Promptly
by Brooke B
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February 25, 2014
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