About Dr. Kimball Silverton, DO
Kimball Silverton, D.O. is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Silverton trained exclusively in Los Angeles where he completed a dermatology residency followed by a cosmetic surgery fellowship through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is also an associate professor of dermatology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and is Chief of Dermatology at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc. As a medical director of a dermatology residency program, Dr. Silverton teaches aspiring dermatologists and other physicians, as well. Dr. Silverton is also an expert in Mohs surgery and spent years engaged in clinical drug research pertaining to skin cancer, acne, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Eczema and other conditions of the skin.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
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...
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 ...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
- Residency: Western University - College Osteopathic Medicine Pacific
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital - Wayne State University
- Internship: Genesys Regional Medical Center - Flint
- Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
