Condition
Cellulitis
A bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin that causes redness, warmth, swelling and pain.
Also called: skin infection, red swollen skin
Who Can Help with Cellulitis?
- Hospitalists
A physician who cares for patients while they are admitted to the hospital, then hands care back to their regular doctor at discharge.
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Infectious Disease Doctors
A physician who treats complex or long-lasting infections, such as HIV, hepatitis and infections that do not respond to usual treatment.
- Dermatologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails, including acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer.
- Urgent Care Centers
A walk-in clinic that treats illnesses and injuries that need care the same day but are not life-threatening.
Where Practices List Cellulitis
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Seattle, WA (40)
- Richmond, VA (32)
- Williston, ND (26)
- Anaheim, CA (22)
- Baltimore, MD (21)
- Montgomery, AL (20)
- Annapolis, MD (18)
- Orlando, FL (18)
- Huntington Beach, CA (10)
- Knoxville, TN (10)
- Las Vegas, NV (7)
- Oklahoma City, OK (6)
- San Diego, CA (6)
- Chicago, IL (4)
- Dallas, TX (4)
- Naples, FL (4)
- Annandale, VA (3)
- Orange, CA (3)
- Shorewood, IL (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about cellulitis and what is right for you.