Dr. Kirk T. Ecklund

About the Doctor

Dr. Kirk T. Ecklund is a dermatologist in Yakima, Washington, specializing in general dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He received his medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 21 years. He completed his dermatology residency at Naval Medical Center (San Diego) and additional training as a designated naval flight surgeon at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. Dr. Ecklund has expertise in cancerous skin growth removal and offers a range of medical and cosmetic dermatologic procedures, including laser therapy, cryosurgery, and filler injections. He accepts new patients and has earned patient awards for listening attentively, making time for patients, and great bedside manner, with a 4/5 patient rating based on 23 reviews.

• Over 21 years of experience

• Accepting new patients

• Subspecialty in dermatologic surgery

• Expertise in cancerous skin growth removal

• Patient awards for attentiveness, time spent, and bedside manner

Education & Training

Medical School – Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine

Residency – Naval Medical Center (San Diego), Dermatology

Fellowship/Additional Training – Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Designated Naval Flight Surgeon (1985–1986)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Skin cancer (basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma)

• Precancerous skin lesions (actinic keratosis)

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Acne

• Rosacea

• Skin rashes (contact dermatitis, etc.)

• Moles and benign growths

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cancerous skin growth removal (excision, Mohs surgery – assumed)

• Cryosurgery (for actinic keratosis, warts, benign lesions)

• Laser therapy (hair removal, tattoo removal, vascular lesions)

• Cosmetic filler injections

• Phototherapy (for psoriasis, eczema)

• Skin biopsies

• Sclerotherapy (assumed for veins)

Services Offered

Dr. Ecklund provides comprehensive dermatologic care, including full-body skin examinations for early detection of skin cancer, surgical removal of cancerous and precancerous lesions, and medical management of chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. He also offers cosmetic procedures including laser hair removal, tattoo removal, filler injections, and cryosurgery. The practice emphasizes attentive listening, thorough follow-up, and patient education. No online consultations are explicitly mentioned; please contact the office directly.

• Total body skin exams and skin cancer screening

• Surgical dermatology (excision of skin cancers)

• Medical treatment for psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, and acne

• Cosmetic dermatology (laser therapy, fillers, tattoo removal)

• Cryosurgery for benign and pre-cancerous lesions

• Phototherapy for chronic skin conditions

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• United Healthcare (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 3911 Castlevale Rd, Ste 301, Yakima, WA 98902
Phone: (509) 965-1714

Hospital Affiliations

None listed in the source. Dr. Ecklund practices at Yakima Valley Dermatology Inc PS in Yakima, WA. No hospital affiliation is provided.