Angela Walker, MD

"Dr. Walker has a special interest in informatics – the collection and interpretation of data to improve health outcomes and delivery of care. This integrates well with the practice of teledermatology and her efforts to increase efficiency for patients with skin-care concerns.

“I’m always interested in identifying which patients do better, which medications work for them, and why,” she says. “In addition to providing treatment for individual patients, I want to know how we can make our entire population healthier – and how can we do it in a cost-effective way.”

Although teledermatology has existed for years, Dr. Walker says recent advances in technology have made it much more practical as a way to improve patient care.

“Teledermatology increases access to specialized care for patients in remote regions or underserved urban areas – anywhere there are long wait times or few doctors. When care teams from specialty centers and regional facilities work together, service can be of exceptional quality,” she comments, adding that DirectDerm enables physicians and patients to “see” each other with convenience because they don’t have to be online at the same time."

"All DirectDerm consultants are board-certified dermatologists trained at the top medical institutions in the United States, such as Stanford and Harvard. Many remain involved in research and teaching at these universities.

You can access DirectDerm from anywhere at any time, our dermatologists will provide a full report with diagnosis and treatment plan within 48 hours max- usually within 24. For all skin, hair and nail problems, DirectDerm is as close as your computer or mobile device."