Medical Expertise of Dr. William Sumner, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. William Sumner, MD
Dr. William T. Sumner began practicing here in 2000 and specializes in General Dermatology with interests in skin cancer, acne, eczema/atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is Board Certified in Dermatology. Dr. Sumner sees patients of all ages, taking a caring, thoughtful approach that addresses their individual concerns. He is married with three children and enjoys sailing, hiking, acting and singing. In fact, Dr. Sumner used to act professionally and played leading roles in many local community theatre productions.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
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...
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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...
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
Medical School:
Duke University School of Medicine
Internship:
Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center
Residency:
Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center
Board Certified:
American Board of Dermatology
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Group of the Carolinas

Since 1991, Dermatology Group of the Carolinas has been providing comprehensive, dermatologic care to each of our patients with compassion, professionalism, and expertise. We specialize in treating all diseases of the skin, hair, and nails as well as promoting the healthy look of beautiful skin. Our goal is to set the standard for dermatological care in this region.
We are one of the largest dermatology practices in the Carolinas, serving residents in Cabarrus, Rowan and surrounding counties for over twenty-seven years. As of July 2018, we are also pleased to be serving the patients in the Lake Norman area of Huntersville. Most importantly our physicians and staff treat each patient with respect and compassion. We take pride in providing comprehensive care in a professional environment with a caring staff.