About Dr. Bret Blackhart, MD
Dr. Blackhart began practicing General Dermatology in 1991 with the Kaiser Permanente System at the Fairfield Clinic in California. He moved to the Reno/Carson City area in 1996 and partnered with Dr. Rowe and Dr. Kiene to form Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute.
Dr. Blackhart received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine in 1986. He completed his internship at UCLA, San Fernando Valley and his Dermatology residency at UCLA Division of Dermatology in Los Angeles.
Dr. Blackhart is experienced in all aspects of dermatology. He recommends regular inspections for changes in the skin and sun avoidance to reduce the risk of skin cancers.
Dr. Blackhart is married with three wonderful children, Kevin, Steven, and Danielle. During his free time he loves to vacation, golf, and swim with family and friends.
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute
