Dr. Kay Watnick, MD
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322
About Dr. Kay Watnick, MD
Dr. Kay Watnick is a Board Certified Dermatologist in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where she has been practicing Dermatology for the past 33 years. She is on staff at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She is joining West Bloomfield Dermatology and Mohs Surgery in 2021.
Dr. Watnick practices adult and pediatric dermatology and dermatologic surgery. She enjoys all aspects of dermatology with special interests in challenging cases of severe psoriasis and eczema, skin cancer, and severe cystic acne.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
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...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
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. Watnick graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1983. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy, where she graduated with honors. She completed her Dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital, where she was chief resident in her final year.
She continued on staff at Henry Ford West Bloomfield for six years, where she was the director of the Dermatology clinic. During her 28 years on staff at Beaumont, Royal Oak, she has been involved in resident lectures and teaching.
Dr. Watnick has been on the board of the Michigan Dermatological Society for 15 years, serving in many capacities including President. She has been the chairperson of the Legislative Affairs Committee for 11 years, during which time she worked with Legislators in Lansing, most prominently on Tanning Parlor Laws. She spearheaded the legislation that requires parental consent for minors to use tanning beds.
