Jobs / Healthcare / 29-1213.00
Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
- US jobs
- 11,370
- Median wage
- $328,730 a year
- Job family
- Healthcare
Can agents do the work of dermatologists?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Healthcare: Some tasks (no change in 12 months)
Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.
Evidence: MedAgentBench, 69.7% of tasks completed.
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.
- 28%Treat injuries, illnesses, or diseasesNot measured
- 11%Order medical tests or proceduresNot measured
- 7%Examine people or animals to assess health conditions or physical characteristicsNot measured
- 7%Diagnose health conditions or disordersNot measured
- 7%Advise patients or clients on medical issuesNot measured
- 6%Maintain health or medical recordsNot measured
- 6%Maintain current knowledge in area of expertiseNot measured
- 6%Advise others on healthcare or wellness issuesNot measured
Benchmarks for the job family
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Direct evidence
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Also relevant
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Context only
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Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Conduct complete skin examinations.
- Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
- Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
- Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
- Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
- Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.
- Record patients' health histories.
- Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
- Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.
- Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
- Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
Other job titles for this occupation (18)
Board Certified Dermatologist · Dermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor) · Dermatologist Physician · Dermatopathologist · Doctor · MD (Medical Doctor) · Mohs Micrographic Surgeon · Mohs Surgeon · Pediatric Dermatologist · Practicing Dermatologist · Clinical Dermatologist · Dermatological Surgeon · Dermatologist · Dermatology Physician · DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) · General Dermatologist · Medical Dermatologist · Procedural Dermatologist