Patric McPoland, MD

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Phone: (561) 863-1000
Fax: (561) 863-1319
701 NorthPoint Parkway Suite 300
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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Dr. McPoland is a board certified dermatologist who has been practicing in Palm Beach County for over 25 years. He is interested in all aspects of dermatology and has a special interest in skin cancer treatment and prevention. Dr McPoland graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and performed his Dermatology residency at San Diego Naval Hospital. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, and The Palm Beach County Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. On his spare time Dr. McPoland enjoys the arts, bicycling, and traveling. He is a retired Captain in the United States Naval Reserve and was recalled to duty during the Persian Gulf War.

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Palm Beach Dermatology has been serving patients in and around Palm Beach County for over twenty years, we are a full-service dermatology and dermatological surgery practice with special emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. All physicians in our group are Board Certified by The American Board of Dermatology and are Fellows of the American Academy of Dermatology. We invite you to visit us at Palm Beach Dermatology to find out why you can trust our skin care team.

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