James Gao, MD

Dermatologist

Dr. James Gao is a Dermatologist in Phoenix, AZ with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. As a Dermatologist, James Gao, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dermatologists include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatologists include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatologists in Phoenix, AZ

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Cosmetic Dermatologist

Dr. James Gao is a Cosmetic Dermatologist in Phoenix, AZ with special training and skill in treating biological and environmental skin damage. As a Cosmetic Dermatologist, James Gao, MD performs minimally-invasive procedures to resolve skin imperfections and improve skin tone and texture. Cosmetic Dermatology is the aesthetic care of skin, hair, and nails. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cosmetic Dermatologists include birthmarks, age spots, wrinkles, acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and varicose veins. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cosmetic Dermatologists include facials, laser resurfacing, radio frequency resurfacing, chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, injectable dermal fillers, PRP therapy and stem cell face lifts.

Cosmetic Dermatologists in Phoenix, AZ

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Dermatologic Surgeon

Dr. James Gao is a Dermatologic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ with special training and skill in minimally invasive and surgical skin procedures. As a Dermatologic Surgeon, James Gao, MD performs medical procedures to improve the health and appearance of tissue. Dermatologic Surgery is the use of non-surgical, cosmetic, surgical, and reconstructive procedures to treat hair, nail, and skin conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dermatologic Surgeons include wrinkles, age spots, uneven skin tone, acne scars, cellulite, hair loss, as well as benign and cancerous tissue growths. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatologic Surgeons include chemical peels, dermal fillers, vein therapies, laser surgeries, liposuctions, hair transplants, Mohs surgeries, skin cancer treatments, as well as reconstructive flap and graft surgeries.

Dermatologic Surgeons in Phoenix, AZ

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  Dermatology Residency

  University of Minnesota

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  Internship

  Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

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  Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

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  Member of the American Academy of Dermatology

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  Member of the American Medical Association

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  Member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

• AARP Medicare

• Aetna [Aetna Life Insurance Company]

• AHCCCS [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System]

• Ambetter

• AmeriBen

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona, Inc.

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc]

• Devoted Health

• Humana [Humana Health Plan, Inc.]

• Medicare

• TriCare

• UnitedHealthcare of Arizona, Inc.