Medical Expertise of Dr. Tomi Wall, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Tomi Wall, MD
Dr. Tomi L. Wall believes in providing quality, state-of-the-art care for patients in a friendly and professional environment.
Dr. Wall is a board certified Dermatologist who completed her Dermatology residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and stayed on as Dermatology director for the multi-specialty physicians practice known as Northwestern Memorial Physician's Group. She then went on to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA - affiliated with Harvard Medical School - to complete a prestigious Laser surgery fellowship.
At both hospitals, Dr. Wall was actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and international physicians about general and cosmetic Dermatology. She has also written numerous articles and several book chapters. She actively lectures at various symposiums and academic meetings throughout the United States and has appeared in numerous newscasts and newspapers.
She is currently affiliated with Alta Bates Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
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...
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...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...