Dermatology

OMC’s dermatology team provides comprehensive adult and pediatric skin care, including general skin exams and many types of acne treatment.

Patient care services include dermoscopy, biopsies, pathology, minor surgery, phototherapy, cryotherapy, and interlesional injections.

When indicated, the dermatology care team provides complete body evaluations, supplemented by detailed photographic documentation for historical monitoring of moles and other skin growths.    

Our Saturday dermatology clinic provides access to care for those who cannot be seen during regular weekday clinic hours.

In addition to Rochester, patients can make an appointment with a dermatologist in Pine Island and Plainview.

  • In Pine Island, Jennifer Lisowe, MD, is available to see patients once a month on Thursdays. The Thursdays she is available will vary from month to month. 
  • In Plainview, Logan Kolb, DO, is available to see patients every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

Did you know that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer and everyone is at risk?  The good news:  there are several easy things you can do to decrease this risk. 

  • Avoid unnecessary sun exposure. When outdoors during peak sun hours, between 10 AM and 2 PM, try to stay in the shade as much as possible.  If shade is not available, consider using an umbrella for some protection.
  • Wear sun clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of at least 30 (SPF) every day.  It should be applied to all areas of exposed skin. For women, many face lotions and foundations now have “built in” sunscreens.
  • Reapply sunscreen every two hours while outdoors or after swimming or sweating.
  • Do not use tanning beds.

In addition to protecting yourself from the sun, it is important to check your skin regularly.  If you notice anything changing, growing, itching or bleeding, see a dermatologist.  The earlier skin cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.

There are 3 main kinds of skin cancer: melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Follow A-B-C-D-Es for checking your skin for melanoma.

  1. Asymmetry: The sides of the mole or growth don’t match.
  2. Border: The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.
  3. Color: The color within the mole or growth varies. It could be black, brown, tan, white, or shades of red, gray, or blue.
  4. Diameter: The mole or growth is larger than ¼ inch or 6 mm (size of a pencil eraser).
  5. Evolving: The size, shape, texture, or color of the mole or growth is changing.

Contact Us

At OMC, our team of knowledgeable and experienced dermatologists provide comprehensive adult and pediatric skin care, including general skin exams and many types of acne treatment.  Interested in learning more about dermatology at Olmsted Medical Center? After reviewing our services, call 507.292.7182.