Dr. Charles Trapp, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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Emerald Coast Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
350 West Redstone Avenue
Crestview, Florida 32536
For an appointment, call (850) 689-1740
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Charles Trapp, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Charles Trapp, MD

Charles F. Trapp, M.D. is a Board-Certified Dermatologist who founded Emerald Coast Dermatology in 1994.  A graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Albany Medical College, Dr. Trapp served a general medical internship at the Albany Medical Center Hospital and a dermatology residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.  Following Air Force assignments at Eglin AFB as a General Medical Officer and MacDill AFB as Staff Dermatologist, Dr. Trapp returned to the Florida Panhandle to start Emerald Coast Dermatology in Crestview - now the largest dermatology practice in the area.

Dr. Trapp's professional interests include General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery including Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancer, and Cosmetic Dermatology.  Cosmetic procedures performed include Sclerotherapy for spider veins, Glycolic Acid Chemical Peels, removal of unwanted moles and sunspots, and Fraxel laser therapy for skin rejuventaion.

Charles F. Trapp, M.D., is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, The American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and the Florida Society of Dermatology.  Dr. Trapp has been active in teaching dermatology to medical students, physician assistants, and resident physicians and he is an Assistant Professor of both the University of South Alabama College of Allied Health and the University of South Florida School of Medicine.
 

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

Patient Education Resources

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What medications are used to treat acne?
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Education & Training

  • Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
  • Internship: Albany Medical Center
  • Medical School: Albany Medical College

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