Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology

Dr. Randall Burr reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Burr is in private practice at Ada West Dermatology in Meridian, Idaho. He has a special interest in photo-therapeutics, laser surgery, cutaneous oncology, and pediatric dermatology.

Dr. Burr is actively involved in medical education, teaching students and residents from the University of Utah, the University of Washington, Idaho State University, the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and the Family Practice Residency Program in Boise. He has been reviewing medical topics for the Knowledgebase since 1993.

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - 1992, 1999

Healthwise Knowledgebase Topics Reviewed

Acne

Athlete's Foot

Atopic Dermatitis

Eczema

Fungal Nail Infections

Lice and Scabies

Melanoma

Poison Ivy

Psoriasis

Rash, Age 4 and Older

Ringworm

Ringworm of the Scalp and Beard

Shingles

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Tinea Versicolor

Warts

Education

M.D.: University of Utah - 1988

Internship in Transitional Medicine: University of Utah, 1988 - 1989

Residency in Dermatology: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, 1989 - 1992

Academic Appointments

Associate Faculty, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1997 - present

Family Practice Residency Program, Boise, 1992 - present

Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1997 - present

University of Utah, 1997 - present

Veterans Administration Medical Center, Boise, 1993 - present

Hospital Affiliations

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Boise

Veterans Administration Hospital, Boise

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Dermatology

Selected Publications

1. Burr RD, Tyler WB, Miller OF (1993). Burning discomfort and swelling of the hands and face of a young child. Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). Archives of Dermatology 129(5): 635, 637 - 638.
2. Kadunce DP, Burr R, Gress R, et al. (1991). Cigarette smoking: Risk factor for premature facial wrinkling. Annals of Internal Medicine 114(10): 840 - 844.

Financial Disclosure

This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.

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