Medical Expertise of Dr. Steven Rasmussen, MD
About Dr. Steven Rasmussen, MD
Dr. Rasmussen, board certified in Dermatology, joined Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) in 2006 after 11 years in the U.S. Air Force studying and practicing medicine. He graduated from Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD in 1995 and completed his residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas in 2001.
During his time in the military, he was highly decorated and recognized at the highest levels for his dedication to his patients and to his profession. He was awarded outstanding intern in his class as well as being named chief resident during his residency. During his final year of residency, he scored in the top 2% percentile on the national dermatology training exam given to all dermatology residents.
Dr. Rasmussen joined ARC in 2006 to help start up a new dermatology specialty practice for the group and serves as Chief of Dermatology for ARC. He is dedicated to using his advanced knowledge and training of the skin, its structures and the diseases that afflict them to provide quality care medically, surgically and cosmetically.
Dr. Rasmussen has published and given numerous presentations both on medical and cosmetic dermatology topics. He was recently named a finalist for the annual “Austin Under 40” Awards in the field of medicine for his contributions as a physician to the Austin community.
He is a member of numerous professional organizations:
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Board of Dermatology
- American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- American Contact Dermatitis Society
- Texas Dermatological Society
- Austin Dermatological Society
- American Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
- Travis County Medical Society
Patient Survey Results
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
- Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Professional Affiliations
Austin Regional Clinic
Do you suffer from a skin problem such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea? Or a more debilitating issue, like skin cancer? Perhaps you don’t have a problem at all, but would like to have your skin checked to ensure the moles and spots that have appeared over time are healthy and benign? Of course, you could just be curious about your skin care regimen – are you using the right products to keep your largest organ healthy and protected from Austin’s blistering sun?
Then, you need a dermatologist. A dermatologist is a doctor who has been trained to identify, diagnose, and treat more than 3,000 different conditions that may affect the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes (i.e. lining inside the mouth, nose, and eyelids). Dermatologists see patients of all ages, from newborns to teens and people older than 100 years old, and perform the most up-to-date medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments available.