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Derek Walter Nickerson, MD, Dermatology, Encinitas, CA

Derek WalterNickersonMDFAAD

Dermatology Encinitas, CA

Dermatologic Surgery

Internship, Internal Medicine, 2016 | Residency, Dermatology, 2017 | Fellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs), 2021

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  • Office

    285 N El Camino Real
    Encinitas, CA 92024

Education & Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2020 - 2021
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Dermatology, 2017 - 2020
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2016 - 2017
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 2016
  • Western Washington University
    Western Washington UniversityB.S., Cellular & Molecular Biology

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Characterization of the role of aldehyde dehydrogenase isozymes in airway stem/progenitor cell function [abstract].
    Hegab AE, Ha VL, Bisht B, Darmawan D, Kim YS, Attiga Y, Nickerson DW, Gomperts BN., American Thoracic Society International Conference, Philadelphia, 2013
  • Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 is esssential for self-renewal of stem/progenitor cells of the proximal airway epithelium [abstract].
    Hegab AE, Bisht B, Ha VL, Gilbert JL, Darmawan D, Ooi AT, Attiga Y, Nickerson DW, Gomperts BN., International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting, Yokohama, Japan, 2012
  • Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 is esssential for self-renewal of stem/progenitor cells of the proximal airway epithelium [abstract].
    Hegab AE, Ha VL, Bisht B, Gilbert JL, Nickerson DW, Attiga Y, Ooi AT, Gomperts BN, American Thoracic Society International Conference, San Francisco, 2012
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