Medical Expertise of Dr. Mary Spolyar, MD
Dr. Spolyar specializes in medical dermatology - diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer.
About Dr. Mary Spolyar, MD
Mary Spolyar, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Indianapolis area at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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...
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...
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Spolyar grew up in Lebanon, Indiana prior to receiving her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her Medical Degree (MD) from the Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her internship at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, prior to training in Pensacola, Florida, to become a U.S. Navy flight surgeon.
Dr. Spolyar was then assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, where she served as the flight surgeon for VMFA- 224, a Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet squadron.
After completing this tour, she went on to complete her dermatology residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, becoming board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2003. Dr. Spolyar completed her service in the Navy as a staff dermatologist at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Dr. Spolyar was then assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, where she served as the flight surgeon for VMFA- 224, a Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet squadron.
After completing this tour, she went on to complete her dermatology residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, becoming board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2003. Dr. Spolyar completed her service in the Navy as a staff dermatologist at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Professional Affiliations
Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, LLC
Kenneth Dawes, MD, established our practice in 1995; he partnered with Scott Fretzin, MD, forming Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group in 1997. In 2007 we welcomed Christy Nebesio, MD and Priya Young, MD. We were thrilled when Mary Spolyar, MD joined us in 2009 and Ann-Marie Hyatt, MD in August 2012. In 2014 Nicholas Countryman, MD, a Mohs surgeon entered our practice to further expand the services we provide our patients. Later that year we happily added Kathryn Shrift, MD, to our staff as well. In 2019 we welcomed Kate Oberlin, MD to our office.