Russell Rowe, MD

Dr. Rowe is a Board Certified Dermatologist and formerly Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has served his patient populations, both military and civilian, for more than 25 years.
Rusty is a talented surgeon and skilled clinician. His passion is providing compassionate dermatology care and exceptional procedural solutions for his patients of all ages.
Recognizing a need to have specialists close to home, Dr. Rowe is bringing his team’s Dermatology Services to patients in their Central Texas communities. RealSkin Dermatology is an innovative model for local specialty care delivered at community hospitals creating a true partnership with patients and their local healthcare providers. New patients welcome. Insurance and self-pay accepted.

Common Skin Issues

Acne
Allergic Reactions
Cold Sores
Contact Dermatitis (Poison Ivy or Poison Oak)
Cysts
Eczema
Fungal Infections (Athletes Foot)
Hyperhidrosis (Sweating)
Infections
Melasma (Dark pigmentation)
Nail Diseases
Nail Surgery
Pigment Changes (Sun Spots)
Psoriasis
Rashes
Rosacea
Shingles
Skin Ulcers
Suspicious Moles or Growths
Warts

Common Hair Issues

Patchy Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Hair Thinning
Infections of the Scalp and Hair

Common Nail Issues

Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus)
Brittle Nails
Nail Discoloration
Nail Malformation

Education

Medical Doctor
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX (1993)

Specialty Rotations
National Institute of Health, Johns Hopkins Pediatric Dermatology
Indian Health Services, Nome, AK
Tropical Medicine, Argentina

Residency

Dermatology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD (2012)

Family Medicine
Martin Army Community Hospital. Ft Benning, GA (1999)

Internship

Transitional/Surgical
Tripler Army Medical Center.
Honolulu, HI (1994)

Certifications

Fellow American Academy of Dermatology

Awards

Military Education/Awards/Assignments
Command and General Staff College
Senior Flight Surgeon, Dive Medical Officer, Airborne, Air Assault
Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Combat Medic Badge
Deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, Central and South America
Chief of Dermatology-Darnell AMC Ft. Hood, SOCEUR Command Surgeon,
101st Airborne Division Surgeon, Clinic Commander, Livorno, Italy

Community Affiliations
101st Airborne Division Society
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Waco Symphony
Central Texas Orchestral Society
Rotary Club

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