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Dermatology Associates

of Knoxville, P.C.

900 E. Oak Hill Ave., Suite 500

Knoxville, TN 37917

865-524-2547

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Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, P.C. (DAK), a thriving practice with three locations, offers quality patient care of treatment for diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Other services include Mohs surgery, skin cancer surgery, PUVA and narrowband light therapy. Now offering Lipodisolve. In addition, many medical spa treatments are offered to include Botox, Restylane, and more. Laser treatments are available for hair removal, acne and acne scars, tattoos, facial and leg veins, pigmented lesions, wrinkles and birthmarks. DAK also operates the Clinical Research Center, which is involved in clinical trials in the dermatological field.

The SkinCare center is a subsidiary of Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, P.C. Our physicians, Dr. Toivo Rist and Dr. Edward Primka III, along with our physicianâ€™s assistants, work with our staff of registered nurses and licensed aestheticians to deliver in-depth expertise as the basis for all skin care treatments. The SkinCare Center is your one-stop shop for dermatological care, luxurious skin treatments, custom cosmetics and a variety of progressive programs that correct and repair minor and major skin flaws.

Dr. Toivo Rist holds an undergraduate degree from Emory University (1966) and a Doctor of Medicine from Medical College of Georgia (1970). He completed an internship at USAF Medical Center, Kessler AFB, Mississippi (1970-1971). Dr. Rist then fulfilled his residency at Medical College of Georgia (1971-1974). Dr. Rist has done clinical research for more than 20 years and has been awarded â€œBest Doctors in America Awardâ€ in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Dr. Edward Primka holds an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (1988) in Biology. He fulfilled his residency program at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Dermatology in Cleveland, Ohio (1992-1996). Dr. Primka is a certified Mohs surgeon and is also involved in clinical trials. Dr. Primka is married and is the father of three boys.

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Anonymous
2 weeks ago

I've been advised to have surgery to remove a l...

I've been advised to have surgery to remove a large callus on my foot at the joint of my great toe. Haven't been able to find much info on this procedure. Callus is fast growing and thick but...

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Dermatology Associates
2 weeks ago

Calluses are generally felt to be secondary fro...

Calluses are generally felt to be secondary from abnormal pressure in an area. Cryosurgery is usually not effective for this because it does not address the causative factor. Sometimes pressure relief can help a callus. This can be in the form of inserts or other type of alteration of pressure points on the foot.

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Anonymous
4 weeks ago

Doctors: I am 48 years old and have had acne ...

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I am 48 years old and have had acne off and on since age 14. I now get areas which the PCP indicates is adult acne. My issue is why do these places seem to have an unusually hard time...

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Dermatology Associates
4 weeks ago

Certainly as your skin has had multiple inflamm...

Certainly as your skin has had multiple inflammatory episodes it will have received damage which will result in slower healing and more difficult healing. Also, there is an age factor. As the skin ages, it does not heal as well. I would recommend having a consultation with somebody to come up with an effective treatment regimen to minimize your lesions which will result in less spots that need to heal.

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Anonymous
4 weeks ago

I have a mole on my left arm growing hair and I...

I have a mole on my left arm growing hair and I was wandering how much it would cost me to get it removed? I have tenn care would you guys accept that? If not then can you please tell me how much I...

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Dermatology Associates
4 weeks ago

Most moles we remove are covered by insurance a...

Most moles we remove are covered by insurance and you would only be responsible for your co-pays/deductible your TennCare requires.

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Anonymous
4 weeks ago

i've had exzema on my scalp for 30 years, seems...

i've had exzema on my scalp for 30 years, seems to be getting worse. the only treatment i've received that ever did any good was a cortisone cream. are there any other options?

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Dermatology Associates
4 weeks ago

There are several different preparations availa...

There are several different preparations available for chronic scalp problems which range from medicines applied to the skin to medicines taken by mouth to laser therapy. I would suggest you have an evaluation to determine what might be the best course of action for you.

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Anonymous
1/5/2010

I am fair complected, have had many AKs and my ...

I am fair complected, have had many AKs and my father has had malignant melanoma. I used tanning beds three times a week year round for the past 24 years. I am now 56 and continue to get many...

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Dermatology Associates
1/5/2010

You will find that our practice will take as go...

You will find that our practice will take as good of care of you as allowed within the legal system.

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Anonymous
12/27/2009

Hello I'm an african american lady & what I was...

Hello I'm an african american lady & what I was wanting to know is what can I use to lighten up dark spots or areas on my body that is gentle enough to use on my face, elbows, & knees.

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Dermatology Associates
12/27/2009

I would recommend trying Lac-Hydrin 12% lotion ...

I would recommend trying Lac-Hydrin 12% lotion first. This is a very safe product that likely will help you in those areas.

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Anonymous
12/23/2009

I'm on day 9 of my 14 day(twice a day) fluorcel...

I'm on day 9 of my 14 day(twice a day) fluorcell (5%) treament of my forehead and cheeks. My face is very mottled red and sore...can I stop my treatment after 10 days?

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Dermatology Associates
12/23/2009

Generally, we would stop your treatment for sev...

Generally, we would stop your treatment for several days until your skin recovered. However, all people do not use Efudex the same way. It is also very possible that your 9-days of therapy were adequate to take care of your problem. However, I would recommend you check with your prescribing physician regarding their handling of this issue.

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Aaron
, TN
12/18/2009

I am currently using retin a for stretch marks ...

I am currently using retin a for stretch marks on my abdomen. Do you offer or recommend and additional treatments?

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Dermatology Associates
12/18/2009

Stretch marks are difficult to treat; however, ...

Stretch marks are difficult to treat; however, there are two other therapies that have been shown to be beneficial for these. One is laser which we offer. The second is a different topical product called glycolic acid, again which is offered with our skin care centers.

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Anonymous
12/17/2009

I believe I have been suffering from Morbihan's...

I believe I have been suffering from Morbihan's Disease for the past year and am interested in getting an official diagnosis. Is this a dermatalogical visit or would another doctor be appropriate?

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Dermatology Associates
12/17/2009

This is certainly a dermatologic issue. We woul...

This is certainly a dermatologic issue. We would be glad to see you and help render a correct diagnosis and talk about options.

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Anonymous
12/14/2009

what medicine can u get for brown spots on face...

what medicine can u get for brown spots on face

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Dermatology Associates
12/14/2009

The FDA has removed over-the-counter products t...

The FDA has removed over-the-counter products that treat this; therefore, unfortunately most products are now prescription. The mainstay of therapy is hydroquinone at 4% for the treatment of this.

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