Medical Expertise of Dr. Robert Clark, MD
About Dr. Robert Clark, MD
Dr. Clark was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated with honors from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Dr. Clark earned the PhD in Biochemistry from the School of Chemical Sciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana. His medical school training was completed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internship in the Department of Medicine at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. His dermatology residency and dermatologic surgery fellowship were completed at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.
Dr. Clark was the Director of the Dermatologic Surgery & Cutaneous Oncology Unit and the Cosmetic Laser Center at Duke University Medical Center from 1990-1998. He is recognized as a leader in the field of dermatologic surgery, treatment of skin cancer, and laser surgery. He has lectured and trained physicians nationally and internationally in laser surgery and cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Clark has multiple interests including karate, classical music, hunting, and camping.
Patient Education Resources
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