Nicholas Lee Compton M.D.
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Nicholas Lee Compton M.D.
Medical Specialty
- Dermatology
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Compton is excellent.
Dr. Compton was so helpful when it came to getting me the care I needed that day and helping me understand next steps for my other treatement.
*Dr. Compton is a good listener. He is patient and thorough.
I have already recommended Dr. Compton
Dr Compton always makes me feel at ease; makes sure my questions are answered and is a clear communicator. He is thorough in his exams and checking previous findings. So happy to have Dr Compton on my healthcare team.
Dr Compton is a great doc !
Dr Compton had a fellow with him that day, and we felt good about how he educated him too - not just about dermatology issues, but about patient communication and caring.
*Dr. Compton explains things clearly and completely, and is very open to questions. I feel very comfortable and confident with his care.
As usual, Dr. Compton's care was exemplary!
He showed concern, thoughtfulness, respect, compassion and friendliness
He was great! Showed concern and explained everything
Was very impressed with Dr. Compton. He seemed very knowledgable and approachable. He listened intently, asked follow up questions, explained his thought process, and answered all of my questions
Dr. Compton is good at listening and offering good solutions.
Dr. Compton is thorough, professional and attentive to all concerns. I always feel relieved when he does my annual [...] because I know he has done the best job of any dermatologist I've been to.
Dr. Compton gives me great confidence that he is applying all his experience and skill to keeping my skin healthy.
Dr. Compton is a credit to the UWMC
Outstanding doctor
Always happy to engage w/*Dr. Compton. He's thorough, efficient, not rushed, easy to talk to.
Dr Compton was efficient, friendly, clear.
Dr Compton is just great at every level
He's terrific at what he does. And disarmingly polite and attentive.
Dr Compton is always professional and personable. His appointments are on time.
Doctor is excellent.
Can't say enough about Dr Compton
I have been a patient of Dr. Comptons for a few years now and am very happy with his care. I highly recommend him to family and friends.
Very professional and friendly
Dr. Compton is an excellent doctor. He listens, spends time so you don't feel rushed. He is smart, competent, and knowledgeable.
Dr. Compton is very thorough and a great listener.
Dr Compton is excellent and very efficient
Doctor Compton & his assistant are amazing.
[...] and Doctor were excellent!
I've been seen Dr. Compton for almost 10 years Dr. Compton is the best!
[...] Dr.Compton were great.
Dr. Comptom was the kindest doctor I have had in a long time. Being newly disabled, it meant a lot to me.
Excellent care top to bottom.
It was excellent service.
My experience was great. I wouldn't change a thing.
Very much appreciated Dr Compton's thorough exam and clear explanations
Doc and his asst were outstanding!
Dr. Compton and his team are excellent
Dr Compton was wonderful. Especially made time for me, and is generally a very fine doctor
Doctor Compton is always a pleasure to talk to
About Nicholas Lee Compton
Nicholas Compton, M.D., is a board certified physician and medical director at the Dermatology Clinic at UWMC Roosevelt and a UW assistant professor of Dermatology and Medicine. He is also associate program director for the UW Medicine Dermatology Residency Program. He has been named a Seattle Met magazine Top Doctor.
Dr. Compton specializes in medical dermatology, including the care of patients with complex skin diseases. He has a special interest in tele-dermatology, using images to diagnose and manage skin disease from a distance, and is developing a program at the UW. He strives to provide compassionate care to patients using a team-based approach and using evidenced-based treatment.
Dr. Compton earned his M.D. at the UW. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology. His clinical and research interests include medical dermatology, teledermatology and systemic diseases and the skin.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Compton enjoys running, spending time with family and travel.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical education, 2002VA HSR&D General Internal Medicine FellowshipFellowshipUniversity of PennsylvaniaFellowship, Clinical InstructorUW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, Internal MedicineUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, Internal MedicineUW - Dept. of DermatologyResidency, Dermatology
Board Certifications
- Dermatology, 2010, American Board of Dermatology
- Internal Medicine, 2005, American Board of Internal Medicine