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Garrett T. Bayrd, MD
Areas of Interest:
Medical and surgical dermatology with special interests in skin cancer, skin surgery, acne, psoriasis, eczema and pediatric dermatology
Contact
Appointment: 952-920-3808
Biography
Joined Dermatology Specialists:
2006
Care Philosophy:
Listen, think, take the time to know what works for an individual patient.
Undergraduate:
Dartmouth College
Medical School:
University of Minnesota Dermatology, 1978-1981
Residency:
Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine
Dermatology Fellowship:
University of Minnesota
Military:
US Navy, 1969-1972, Vietnam Service Medal
Board Certification:
American Board of Dermatology
Professional Memberships:
Minnesota Dermatological Society
American Academy of Dermatology
Wilderness Dermatology Society
Professional Recognitions:
Minnesota Dermatologic Society – President 1998
University of Minnesota – Professor 1981-2010
Vitals – Compassionate Doctor 2019
Vitals – Patient’s Choice 2019
The American Registry – America’s Most Honored Professionals 2019
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Dr. Bender told me to switch from Internal Medicine to Dermatology.
What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Fell madly in love with my wife the first moment I saw her!
Other Activities:
I am a Rochester, MN native, and enjoy traveling, wilderness camping, bicycling, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, reading nonfiction, hunting, fishing, and bird watching in my spare time. My wife of 48 years and I, reside in the southwest suburbs and have two children, six grandchildren and a yellow lab.