Dr. Stuart Walek, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatopathology,
Mohs Surgery
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.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Procedures & Services
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Patient Education Resources
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
What are some basic acne skin care tips?
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
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
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.
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.