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MD:<\/strong> University of Missouri, Columbia Medical School [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Divider” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”on” divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”top” hide_on_mobile=”off” custom_css_main_element=”max-width: 800px;”] [\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” use_custom_gutter=”off” make_equal=”on” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” padding_1_tablet=”||20px|” padding_1_last_edited=”on|phone” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” padding_2_tablet=”||20px|” padding_2_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|||” module_class_1=”et_always_center_on_mobile” custom_css_main_element=”max-width: 800px;”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_button admin_label=”Button” button_url=”\/our-doctors\/ronald-cotliar\/” url_new_window=”off” button_text=”meet other doctors” button_alignment=”left” background_layout=”dark” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16″ button_letter_spacing=”0″ button_use_icon=”default” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_text_size_tablet=”14″ button_text_size_phone=”12″ button_text_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_text_color_hover=”#682c71″] [\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/abd_seal_image.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”right” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”20″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Dr. Walker has a special interest in informatics \u2013 the collection and interpretation of data to improve health outcomes and delivery of care. This integrates well with the practice of teledermatology and her efforts to increase efficiency for patients with skin-care concerns.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m always interested in identifying which patients do better, which medications work for them, and why,\u201d she says. \u201cIn addition to providing treatment for individual patients, I want to know how we can make our entire population healthier \u2013 and how can we do it in a cost-effective way.\u201d<\/p>\n Although teledermatology has existed for years, Dr. Walker says recent advances in technology have made it much more practical as a way to improve patient care.<\/p>\n \u201cTeledermatology increases access to specialized care for patients in remote regions or underserved urban areas \u2013 anywhere there are long wait times or few doctors. When care teams from specialty centers and regional facilities work together, service can be of exceptional quality,\u201d she comments, adding that DirectDerm<\/strong> enables physicians and patients to \u201csee\u201d each other with convenience because they don\u2019t have to be online at the same time.<\/p>\n \u201cThe skin offers a window to what\u2019s going on in the rest of the body, and I like the challenge of trying to determine the source of a skin disease,\u201d says Dr. Walker, adding that she finds special satisfaction in detecting potentially deadly diseases, such as melanoma, at an early, treatable stage.<\/p>\n She also likes to help patients prevent problems by teaching them how to care for their skin.<\/p>\n \u201cGood skin care requires daily effort \u2013 cleaning with a gentle cleanser, protecting from the sun, wind and elements, and moisturizing for hydration,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n When Dr. Walker isn\u2019t seeing patients in her San Francisco practice or teleconsulting with DirectDerm<\/strong> patients, she enjoys swimming, reading, cooking and quilting.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”20″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”|||30px” module_class=”bolder”]<\/p>\n CREDENTIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n Medical Degree \u2013 University of Missouri, Columbia Medical School. AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
\nRESIDENCY (Dermatology):<\/strong> University of California at San Francisco
\nBOARD-CERTIFIED:<\/strong> The American Board of Dermatology<\/p>\n
\nResidency (Dermatology and Pediatrics) \u2013 University of California at San Francisco.
\nCertified \u2013 The American Board of Dermatology.
\nFellow \u2013 American Academy of Dermatology.<\/p>\n
\nDoris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship<\/p>\n