Whether you need a thorough skin cancer screening or you want that flawless facial rejuvenation, Katina Byrd Miles, MD, FAAD, of Skin Oasis Dermatology in Gambrills, Maryland, is eager to restore your skin to its usual glow. A board certified dermatologist who specializes in children, adolescents, and adults, Dr. Miles diagnoses and treats a wide variety of skin disorders as she specializes in skin care for people of all ages.
Dr. Miles' journey in medicine began at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where she earned her medical degree in 1999. After medical school, she completed a preliminary internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Back in Washington in 2000, Dr. Miles continued her training at Washington Hospital Center and completed two fellowships there. She received specialized training as a melanoma fellow at Washington Hospital Center Cancer Institute. During the fellowship, she conducted melanoma research and developed expertise in melanoma detection and dermatoscopy. Her second fellowship focused on general dermatology, and her cutting-edge research explored treatments for psoriasis and acne. After her research fellowships, she completed her dermatology residency training in 2007 at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, where she served as chief resident.
Dr. Miles has more than 15 years experience in practicing dermatology and has been published in peer-reviewed medical textbooks and journals. With her advanced training in the use of the dermatoscope, she is an expert in skin cancer detection and treatment. Dr. Miles is also a specialist in skin of color. She is passionate about treating and preventing hair loss and other skin conditions that commonly affect ethnic skin.