Raymond R. Knisley, DO

Dermatologist

Dr. Raymond R. Knisley is a Dermatologist in Wauchula, FL with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. As a Dermatologist, Raymond R. Knisley, DO 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.

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  Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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  University of South Florida

Dr. Knisley received his undergraduate degree in pre-medical education from the University of South Florida. He attended Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine where he earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine with the highest honors.

Advanced Desert Dermatology/MWU-COM

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  Member of the American Academy of Dermatology

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  Member of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology

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  Member of the American Society for MOHS Surgery

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  Member of the Florida Medical Association