
Dr. Michael Nowak, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatopathology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Michael Nowak, MD
Dr. Nowak’s practice is dedicated to the evaluation and diagnosis of skin pathology samples.
About Dr. Michael Nowak, MD
Dr. Nowak is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients at Palm Beach Dermatology.
Dr. Nowak has authored over 15 articles in major medical journals on a variety of subjects including malignant melanoma, extramammary Paget’s disease, generalized pruritis, and infectious diseases of the skin.
Dr. Nowak is a member of the American Society of Dermatology, College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Dermatopathology. He is also a member of the medical staff at Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach, where he conducts weekly teaching sessions with dermatology residents and has been awarded “Dermatology Attending of the Year” by his peers at the hospital. He is also a reviewer for the journal titled The Physician and Sports Medicine and is on the editorial board for the journal Postgraduate Medicine.
Resident lectures and review of journal articles ensures that Dr. Nowak stays current with the latest advances in the science of dermatopathology.
Dr. Nowak has authored over 15 articles in major medical journals on a variety of subjects including malignant melanoma, extramammary Paget’s disease, generalized pruritis, and infectious diseases of the skin.
Dr. Nowak is a member of the American Society of Dermatology, College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Dermatopathology. He is also a member of the medical staff at Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach, where he conducts weekly teaching sessions with dermatology residents and has been awarded “Dermatology Attending of the Year” by his peers at the hospital. He is also a reviewer for the journal titled The Physician and Sports Medicine and is on the editorial board for the journal Postgraduate Medicine.
Resident lectures and review of journal articles ensures that Dr. Nowak stays current with the latest advances in the science of dermatopathology.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
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Education & Training
Dr. Nowak earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University, followed by a Medical Degree from Wright State University. After completion of an internship in internal medicine, he served as chief resident and cancer fellow at Western Reserve Care System where he completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology. Dr. Nowak finished his training in Providence, Rhode Island at Brown University where he completed fellowship training in dermatology and dermatopathology.
Palm Beach Dermatology

Palm Beach Dermatology has offices which are conveniently located throughout Palm Beach County. Please, browse our list of locations to see which one is most convenient for you. Our Board Certified Physicians are composed of some of the most experienced and innovative dermatologists in Palm Beach County. Together, we provide leading-edge and effective medical and cosmetic dermatology treatments available today.
We treat patients of all ages for hundreds of conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. Our physicians also provide technologically advanced and non-invasive cosmetic procedures and treatments to enhance our patients natural beauty.