dermatologist

American  

[dur-muh-tol-uh-jist] / ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in dermatology, especially a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the skin.

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Etymology

Origin of dermatologist

First recorded in 1860–65; dermatolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

He recommends that anyone who frequently used tanning beds earlier in life schedule a total-body skin examination with a dermatologist and talk with their doctor about whether they should have ongoing, routine skin checks.

From Science Daily

The lymphatic drainage component has solid scientific backing, according to Dr. Ivy Lee, a board-certified dermatologist at the Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

Molly Hales, an American dermatologist at Northwestern University in Chicago, spent several months posing on TikTok as a girl of 13 who was interested in beauty routines.

From Barron's

In certain specialties, including psychiatrists, eye doctors and dermatologists, nearly half of the in-network providers didn’t treat a single enrollee of the Medicaid plan that listed them.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's become so treasured that some dermatologists recommend "banking" it - investing in our collagen supply early so we have surplus when the inevitable happens.

From BBC