Dr. Armand Cognetta, MD
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Dermatology
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About Dr. Armand Cognetta, MD
Armand B. Cognetta Jr., MD is a board-certified Tallahassee dermatologist providing care to patients in the Tallahassee area at Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee.
Dr. Cognetta and his staff currently specialize in the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.
He received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut Medical School in 1979, served his residency at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and served his dermatology residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Cognetta also served his MOHs Fellowship at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Cognetta is an associate professor of dermatology at the Florida State University School of Medicine. Dr. Cognetta is also a Clinical professor and Chief of the Division of Dermatology for the FSU College of Medicine.
Dr. Cognetta is widely published and lectures on early detection of melanoma and skin cancer management. He also currently trains one Fellow a year for the American College of MOHs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.
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Dr. Cognetta and his staff currently specialize in the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.
He received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut Medical School in 1979, served his residency at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and served his dermatology residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Cognetta also served his MOHs Fellowship at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Cognetta is an associate professor of dermatology at the Florida State University School of Medicine. Dr. Cognetta is also a Clinical professor and Chief of the Division of Dermatology for the FSU College of Medicine.
Dr. Cognetta is widely published and lectures on early detection of melanoma and skin cancer management. He also currently trains one Fellow a year for the American College of MOHs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.
Professional Affiliations:
- American College of MOHs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology (ACMMSCO), Fellowship director
- Dermatology Associates of Tallahasse (DAT), Fouding diplomate
Patient Education Resources
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How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
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What are some tips for treating dry skin?
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What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Education & Training
- Residency: University of Alabama Medical Center
- Residency: Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
- Other Training: Columbia College
- Other Training: Canterbury School
- Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
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