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.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
What are some treatments to get rid of warts?
The best treatment for warts will depend on the type and location of the wart, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Some common treatment options for warts include:Salicylic ac...
The best treatment for warts will depend on the type and location of the wart, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Some common treatment options for warts include:Salicylic ac...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
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.
