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
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...