Dr. Stuart Walek, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Dermatopathology,
Mohs Surgery


Countryside Dermatology and Laser Center
2467 Enterprise Rd
Suite A
Clearwater, Florida 33763
For an appointment, call (727) 791-1411
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About Dr. Stuart Walek, MD

Dr. Stuart A. Walek, M.D., MPH is Board Certified in Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Walek has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and has extensive clinical experience with skin cancer surgery, including Mohs surgery.
 

Patient Education Resources

How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
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How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
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How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What is the best brand of botulinum toxin to improve my appearance?
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Education & Training

Dr. Walek received his undergraduate degree from Duke University with a major in Chemistry. He then graduated from Duke summa cum laude and in the top 1% of his class.  Dr. Walek then obtained his MD degree from Tulane University Medical School.

He also completed an additional fellowship year in Pathology with a focus on Dermatopathology. He also received a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the Tulane University of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Following medical school, he did an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas in Houston and completed his Dermatology residency at the Tulane University Medical Center.

Professional Affiliations