Medical Expertise of Dr. Randall Burr, MD
Dr. Burr specializes in medical dermatology - diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and skin cancer.
About Dr. Randall Burr, MD
Dr. Randal Burr, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Boise, Idaho area at Ada West Dermatology since 1993.
Dr. Burr also serves as faculty member of the University of Washington School of Medicine, ISU School of Nursing, and the Family Practice Residency of Idaho.
Patient Education Resources
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
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...
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...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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 is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
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...
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
- Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine, graduate with honors
- Medical Internship: LDS Hospital
- Dermatology Residency: Geisinger Health System, 1982
Professional Affiliations
Ada West Dermatology

Ada West Dermatology is a full service outpatient medical office that is committed to providing comprehensive and complete dermatologic care to patients in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, and beyond the Treasure Valley. Our modern clinic has 6 board-certified physicians and 8 certified physician extenders who are very experienced in treating all of your skin problems with the best available medical and surgical modalities including Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatopathology services. We also specialize in providing high-quality cosmetic skin treatments.