Dr. Nicholas Countryman, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Mohs Surgery
Medical Expertise of Dr. Nicholas Countryman, MD
Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment with Mohs micrographic surgery. He has extensive experience in the removal of complex skin cancers and the subsequent reconstruction required to repair the surgical wound.
About Dr. Nicholas Countryman, MD
Nicholas Countryman, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon providing care to patients in the Indianapolis area at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
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 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. Countryman is an Indianapolis native and graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit High School. He then received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from Yale School of Medicine.
Dr. Countryman then completed his Medical Internship at the Indiana University Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics and his Dermatology Residency at the Indiana University Department of Dermatology. Dr. Countryman became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2009.
Dr. Countryman is also a fellowship trained Mohs Micrographic and reconstructive surgeon with the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Dr. Countryman also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Yale School of Management.
Dr. Countryman then completed his Medical Internship at the Indiana University Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics and his Dermatology Residency at the Indiana University Department of Dermatology. Dr. Countryman became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2009.
Dr. Countryman is also a fellowship trained Mohs Micrographic and reconstructive surgeon with the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Dr. Countryman also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Yale School of Management.
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.