Dr. Carol Trakimas, DO
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Dermatology
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Carol Trakimas, DO
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Carol Trakimas, DO
Dr. Carol A. Trakimas is board certified Dermatologist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, her Master of Science degree in Biochemistry and Immunology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her internship and specialty residency training at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Trakimas is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and member the North Carolina Dermatology Association and other medical societies.
Dr Trakimas is a former Army Lieutenant Colonel who served 10 years in the United States Army. She left the service after her position as Chief of Dermatology at Ft Bragg in North Carolina. Subsequently, she has been in private practice, providing general medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services to patients in North Carolina and Virginia. She has over ten year experience as a Dermatologist and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of both common and unusual or complicated disorders of the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Trakimas is a skilled Dermatologic surgeon and is highly regarded in the arena of Dermatologic rejuvenation/ Cosmetic Dermatology. She is especially known to be a very knowledgeable, meticulous, and compassionate Dermatologist.
Patient Education Resources
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