Amber R (Reck) Atwater MD (She/Her)
Founder and Owner, Distinctive Dermatology; Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, George Washington University; Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, Duke University School of Medicine
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8603 Westwood Center Dr Ste 320Vienna, VA 22182
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Summary
- Dr. Amber (Reck) Atwater is a board certified dermatologist situated in Vienna, VA. She completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2002 and gained extensive experience during her residencies at Duke University Hospital and the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, specializing in Internal Medicine and Dermatology respectively. She currently owns a new dermatology practice, Distinctive Dermatology. Her areas of expertise include general dermatology, dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Dr. Atwater has a robust publication record in the Dermatitis and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Dermatology, 2005 - 2008
Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2025 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2008 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2005 - 2009
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Patch Test Reactions Associated with Food Sources: A Retrospective Analysis of the North American Contact Dermatitis Group Data (2001-2018).Jonathan I Silverberg, Seung Hyun Cheong, Erin M Warshaw, Joel G DeKoven, Brandon L Adler
Dermatitis. 2026-03-02 - 1 citationsComparison Between Brazilian Propolis and Chinese Propolis: Results From the North American Contact Dermatitis Group 2019-2022.Joel G DeKoven, Samuel J DeKoven, Erin M Warshaw, Amber Reck Atwater, Margo J Reeder
Dermatitis. 2025-12-03 - 2 citationsLebrikizumab is associated with improvements in patient-reported symptoms and quality-of-life measures across Eczema Area and Severity Index response categories: poole...Andrew Blauvelt, Leon Kircik, Todd Schlesinger, Evangeline Pierce, Russel Burge
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Skin Viral Infections: Host Antiviral Innate Immunity and Viral Immune EvasionAmber (Reck) Atwater, MD, Frontiers in Immunology
Press Mentions
Hair Dye Alternative Named Allergen of the YearMarch 7th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Contact Dermatitis SocietyMember
- North American Contact Dermatitis GroupMember
- American Dermatological AssociationMember
- European Society of Contact DermatitisMember
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