Dr. Kate Viola, MD, MHS, FAAD
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Dr. Kate Viola, MD, MHS, FAAD, Recognized at Dermatology Partners
Dr. Kate Viola, a board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Partners, has been named a Health Care Hero in the Physician of the Year category by The Daily Record for her volunteer work with veterans and school children. The award honors those who advance health care in Maryland, a national leader in medical research and innovation. Dermatology Partners is the Mid-Atlantic's premier, privately owned and physician-led dermatology practice, with offices in Westminster, Owings Mills, and Sparks.
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