Nathan T. Nartker, MD

Please welcome Dr. Nathan Nartker
In September of 2025, Dr. Nartker joined Dermatology Associates of West Michigan! See below to learn more about his experience and the care he provides.

Dear Patient,

I am excited to join Dermatology Associates of West Michigan and thank you for trusting me with your skin, hair, and nail needs. Growing up with severe scarring acne myself, and after seeing more than a handful of dermatologists all over the state, I knew early on that I wanted to connect with patients struggling with similar skin conditions to help them put their best foot forward.

I was born and raised in Shepherd, a small village in Central Michigan. I then attended the University of Michigan, where I graduated with distinction with a degree in Neuroscience. From there, I continued my education at Wayne State University School of Medicine followed by an internship year at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan, where I was awarded Resident of the Year. I then returned to Wayne State University for my final three years of dermatology residency, during which time I served as Chief Resident and received diverse training in all aspects of dermatology. Since graduation, I have been practicing in Caledonia, MI and am excited to continue to provide exceptional care to patients closer to my home in Grand Rapids.

I understand that dermatological care is not just skin deep. I enjoy seeing patients of all ages and skin types. I am passionate about solving challenging medical dermatology issues and piecing together the complexity of the skin. I take pride in providing compassionate, patient-centered care using the most up-to-date dermatological treatments and partnering with my patients to assist in improving their quality of life. I look forward to listening to all your dermatological needs, helping you understand your skin, finding personalized solutions that fit your lifestyle and desired outcomes, and answering all your questions and concerns.

When I am not treating patients at the office, I can be found exploring West Michigan with my wife, Erin, whom I met in a freshmen level English class at the University of Michigan, and tinkering in my garage with electronics, trucks, tractors, and other engines.

I am honored to be your dermatologist and look forward to seeing you in the clinic.

  • BS – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

    MD – Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

    Internship – St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, MI

    Residency – Wayne State University, Department of Dermatology, Detroit, MI

  • Skin of color

    Procedural dermatology

    Oncology dermatology

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  • Chief Resident 2021-2022

    Resident of the Year 2018-2019

    Gold Humanism Honor Society

    Class of 2018 Distinction in Service Award

    Herman and Eva Blum Endowed Award

    Tait Endowed Scholarship for Cancer Research 2016-2017

    Sarah and John Tait Endowed Scholarship for Diabetes Research

  • American Board of Dermatology

    American Contact Dermatitis Society

    American Medical Association (AMA)

    AMA Political Action Committee

    American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

    Michigan Dermatological Society

    Michigan State Medical Society

    Society of Pediatric Dermatology

  • Abushukur Y, Oska S, Nartker N, Fahs F, Potts G. Women Representation in Dermatology Residency Program Leadership: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. 2022 Aug 26.

    Vellaichamy G, Kohli I, Zubair R, Yin C, Braunberger TL., Nahhas A, Nicholson C, Mohammad TF, Isedeh R, Nartker N, Al-Jamal MS, Matsui M, Karaman-Jurukovska N, Zhou L, Lim HW, Mi Q, Hamzavi I. An in vivo model of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Erythema: Clinical, Colorimetric, and Molecular Characteristics. British Journal of Dermatology. 2021 Oct 8.

    Enescu C, Petry S, Nartker N, Moossavi M. Treatment of acyclovir-resistant herpes simplex virus with intralesional cidofovir. JAAD Case Reports. 2021 May 25 

    Utz SE, Nartker N, Goncharuk V, Singer C. Livedo Racemosa from Lubricious Polymer Coating Embolism after Endovascular Procedure. J Cutan Pathol. 2020 Nov 6.

    Lyons AB, Kohli I, Nahhas AF, Braunberger TL, Mohammad TF, Nicholson CL, Nartker NT, Modi K, Matsui MS, Lim HW, Hamzavi IH. Trichloroacetic acid model to accurately capture the efficacy of treatments for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. Arch Dermatol Res. 2020 Dec. 312(10):725-730.

    Dasgeb, B., Mehregan, D., Ring, C., Nartker, N., Brownell, I. Cancer-testis antigens as biomarkers for Merkel cell carcinoma: Pitfalls and opportunities. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 2019 Jul 11.

    Nartker, N., Kudlak, N., & Crowe, D. Linear IgA bullous dermatosis protracted by vancomycin-loaded bone cement. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2019 Feb 22.

    Nahhas, A.F., Nartker, N.T., Braunberger, T.L., Jacobsen, G., & Hamzavi, I.H. The impact of positive antinuclear antibody on narrowband-ultraviolet B phototherapy in patients with vitiligo: a retrospective chart review. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine. 2018 March.

    Braunberger, T, Nartker, N, Nicholson, C, Nahhas, A, Parks-Miller, A, Hanna, Z, Jayaprakash, R, Ramesh, M, Rambhatla, P, & Hamzavi, I. Ertapenem - A Potent Treatment for Clinical and Quality of Life Improvement in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. International Journal of Dermatology. 2017 Sep.