Overview
Dr. Joel Cook grew up in Northeast Tennessee and came to Charleston to attend the College of Charleston where he graduated magna cum laude. Enamored with Charleston, he remained here for his medical school education at MUSC where he graduated second in his class. Following medical school, he completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Virginia. His dermatology residency was at MUSC. He then completed the prestigious fellowship in Mohs and dermatologic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Shadyside in 1997.Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Cook joined the faculty of the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He currently is a professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the division head of Dermatologic Surgery. He has held many national appointments including the board of directors of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He has published extensively on varied topics in cutaneous oncology and reconstructive dermatologic surgery. He is the director of the fellowship training program in Dermatologic Surgery.Dr. Cook is regarded as one of the country's leading experts on Mohs and reconstructive dermatologic surgery and frequently lectures at national and international meetings. His area of expertise is Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive dermatologic surgery. His special interest is flap reconstruction of post-surgical facial defects. Dr. Cook has completed over 55,000 Mohs procedures. Dr. Cook has participated in several multicenter national clinical trials for Mohs surgery and melanoma treatments.
Dr. Cook is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Keloids, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma.
Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William J. Cook
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William J. Cook?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William J. Cook by calling their office at 843-876-1002. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William J. Cook a top-rated expert for Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William J. Cook is classified as an Distinguished expert for Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. William J. Cook specialize in?
While Dr. William J. Cook is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Keloids, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. William J. Cook accept my insurance?
Dr. William J. Cook accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-1002 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Ear CancerDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- KeloidsDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Keloids.
- MelanomaDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Multiple Familial TrichoepitheliomaDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma.
- Sebaceous AdenomaDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Sebaceous Adenoma.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Syringocystadenoma PapilliferumDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.
- SyringomaDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Syringoma.
- TrichoepitheliomaDr. Cook isDistinguished. Learn about Trichoepithelioma.
- Advanced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Extramammary Paget DiseaseDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Extramammary Paget Disease.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess
- RhinophymaDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Rhinophyma.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Anal CancerDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- CellulitisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Eosinophilic Pustular FolliculitisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic NevusDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Keratosis PilarisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Keratosis Pilaris.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Muir-Torre SyndromeDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Muir-Torre Syndrome.
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- Neurocutaneous MelanosisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Neurocutaneous Melanosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- RosaceaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Rosacea.
- Seborrheic KeratosisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Seborrheic Keratosis.
- Splinter HemorrhagesDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Splinter Hemorrhages.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- SunburnDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Sunburn.
- WartsDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Warts.