Dr. John Walsh, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatopathology
About Dr. John Walsh, MD
Dr. John Walsh is a board-certified Bellevue dermatologist providing care to patients at Bellevue Dermatology.
He enjoys seeing patients with a variety of dermatologic conditions and as a board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist he is able to provide his patients experience in diagnosing dermatologic disorders both in the clinic and under the microscope.
Patient Education Resources
How do I find out if I have skin cancer?
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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...
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...
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...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Walsh received his B.S. and M.D. degrees from the University of Washington, after which he left the Northwest to complete his dermatology residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and his dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Colorado. He has served on faculty as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Head of Dermatopathology at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to working at Bellevue Dermatology Clinic, Dr. Walsh also practices dermatopathology at Dermatopathology Northwest.