Dr. Richard Cordova, DO
General Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Richard Cordova, DO
Dr. Richard Cordova is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients of all ages in the greater Philadelphia area. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Richard Cordova, DO
Dr. Cordova’s philosophy has always been that family comes first and he brings this concept towards his approach to medicine. Treating the whole patient and not just the disease process is the cornerstone of his medical practice. He prides himself on educating the patient on the nature of their medical condition and believes a visit to the doctor should be more than just receiving a prescription.
Dr. Corodva is also very active in training medical students and residents and tries to instill a whole patient approach to these students.
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
Education & Training
Richard Cordova, originally from Warminster, PA, graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry in 1993. He completed his Osteopathic Internship and Family Practice Residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown, PA where he was awarded Intern of the Year in 1999 and Chief Resident of the Family Practice Program in 2001. Once completing his residency, he entered into a Dermatology Fellowship in Hazelton, PA which resulted in Board Certification in 2007.
Professional Affiliations
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