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
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...
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...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
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...
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
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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