Dr. Ecker began his medical education as a Biochemistry major at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He worked for nearly a decade as a research scientist. The primary focus of his expertise was pharmaceutical product support as well as multiple processes of biochemical screening for Panlabs, Inc. and AXYS Pharmaceuticals. He earned his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. As a student there he was given the George F. Odland Scholar Award, an academic endowment presented by the University Department of Dermatology and the Herzog Foundation. Dr. Ecker attended the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, where he completed his internship in internal medicine. He relocated to Wisconsin to serve his three-year dermatology residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Department of Dermatology, acting as Chief Resident in his final year. He worked in private practice in Tennessee and was appointed Clinical Instructor at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Department of Medicine before joining Advanced Dermatology. As an associate at Advanced Dermatology, Dr. Ecker provides a full range of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, with special expertise in dermatologic laser treatments. He has a special touch with children, and has enjoyed having a large number of them as his patients. He is board certified in dermatology and is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. A musician and avid music fan, Dr. Ecker plays guitar and banjo and performs in musical theater when he gets the opportunity. He enjoys gourmet cooking, and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia with his wife.
Dr. Robert Beard Ecker, MD
- Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery
- Accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- Eastern Connecticut Dermatology 481 GOLD STAR HWY STE 201, Groton, CT 06340
- (860) 445-8020
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Washington School Of Medicine - 2002
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Location & Hours
- Eastern Connecticut Dermatology
- 481 GOLD STAR HWY STE 201, Groton, CT 06340
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Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Dermatology
- Dermatologic Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Eczema
- Hair Loss
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Athlete's Foot
- Contact Dermatitis
- Skin Rash
- Acne
- Skin Cancer
- Tinea Unguium
- Plantar Warts
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- 1199SEIU
- Medica
- Innovation Health
- Capital Blue Cross
- Golden Rule
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- National Vision Administrators
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Cigna-HealthSpring
- HealthFirst (NY)
- ConnectiCare
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- UnitedHealthcare
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- Children's Hospital 3
- Urology 19
- Psychiatry 27
- Geriatrics 19
- Rehabilitation 7
- Obsterics & Gynecology 1
- Ophthalmology 1
- Ear, Nose & Throat 2
- Long Term Care 3
- Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 16