Dr. Sidney Smith, MD, FAAD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Mohs Surgery
Medical Expertise of Dr. Sidney Smith, MD, FAAD
Dr. Smith has vast experience in all aspects of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He trained other medical professionals nationally regarding the use of lasers and dermal fillers (Juvederm).
About Dr. Sidney Smith, MD, FAAD
Dr. Sidney B. Smith, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Tri-Cities area at Derma Health Dermatology & Dermasurgery.
Dr. Smith previously served as the President of the Washington State Dermatology Association. Dr. Smith is additionally a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society of Dermatological Surgery, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, the Association of Military Dermatologists, the Washington State Dermatology Association, and Alpha Omega Alpha (national honors medical society).
Dr. Sidney Smith has authored numerous dermatology journal articles and chapters and has given numerous academic dermatology lectures locally and nationally.
Local TV and Radio stations turn to Dr. Smith's dermatological expertise on current issues. He has been a frequent guest on Good Morning Northwest educating the audience on a vast array of cosmetic and medical dermatology issues. Additionally, he periodically writes the "Ask the Skin Expert" articles for The Entertainer Newspaper.
Patient Education Resources
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Eczema Medication Savings & Support Programs
Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
Psoriasis Medication Savings & Support
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Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
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
Dermatology Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
(Brooke Army Medical Center and Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center)
Medical School:Ponce School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University