Meet Your Dermatologist
William Miller, MD, MSc, MPH, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder of Scenic Dermatology
Dr. William Miller cares for children, teenagers, and adults with concerns involving the skin, hair, and nails. His work spans medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatology. During a visit, he focuses on understanding what is happening, explaining the options clearly, and recommending a plan that is effective, practical, and realistic for the patient or family. He founded Scenic Dermatology as an independent, family-owned practice in Chaska, Minnesota, where thoughtful decisions and straightforward communication guide care.
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Children, Teens & Adults
Independent & Family-Owned
Care shaped around real life
A Thoughtful, Practical Approach to Dermatology
A useful plan starts with listening. Dr. Miller considers the diagnosis, the patient’s priorities, safety, cost, convenience, and how treatment will fit into everyday life. The goal is not to add complexity. It is to help each patient understand the choices and move forward with an informed, workable next step.
Clear Explanations
Understand what Dr. Miller is seeing, what may be causing the concern, and why a particular option may or may not fit.
Practical Recommendations
Plans account for effectiveness and safety while also considering cost, convenience, treatment burden, and daily routines.
Individualized Decisions
There is often more than one reasonable path. Dr. Miller explains the tradeoffs so patients can participate in the decision.
Care for the Whole Family
Age-appropriate communication helps children and teenagers feel more comfortable while keeping parents informed and involved.
Skin, hair and nail care
Dermatology Care for Every Stage of Life
Dr. Miller evaluates new concerns, ongoing conditions, changing spots, growths, and cosmetic goals. The appropriate visit and treatment plan depend on the concern, medical history, examination, and the patient’s priorities.
Diagnosis & ongoing management
Medical Dermatology
Evaluation and treatment planning for rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, infections, hair loss, nail concerns, and many other medical skin conditions.
Evaluation & procedure planning
Surgical Dermatology
Assessment of suspicious spots, selected skin cancers, cysts, moles, and other growths, with biopsy or procedure planning when appropriate.
Children & teenagers
Pediatric Dermatology
Age-appropriate evaluation and treatment for common and persistent skin concerns, with explanations designed to help young patients and families.
Individual goals & realistic options
Cosmetic Dermatology
Dermatologist-led consultations and treatments centered on the patient’s goals, anatomy, comfort, and a measured, natural-looking approach.
Selected Care Guides
Acne treatment · Eczema treatment · Psoriasis treatment · Skin checks · Narrowband UVB phototherapy · Skin conditions we treat
Specialty training and professional standards
Education, Training & Professional Credentials
Dr. Miller’s medical, dermatology, public health, and global health training informs how he weighs evidence, communicates risk, and adapts care to the needs of an individual patient.
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology
His undergraduate work established a foundation in the biological sciences before medical and public health training.
UT Health San Antonio
Doctor of Medicine with distinction
He was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society.
UT School of Public Health
Master of Public Health
He was elected to Delta Omega, the national public health honor society.
Karolinska Institutet
Master’s in Global Health, Stockholm, Sweden
His studies were supported by a Global Master’s Scholarship and a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dermatology residency
Residency provided specialty training in the medical, surgical, and pediatric care of skin, hair, and nail conditions.
Professional Credentials
- Board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
- Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
- Recent service on the American Academy of Dermatology Membership Committee
ABD board certification reflects the full physician training pathway: medical school, an accredited dermatology residency, specialty board examination, and ongoing continuing certification. FAAD denotes Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
An independent practice with a clear standard
Why Scenic Dermatology
Dr. Miller founded Scenic Dermatology to build a family-owned practice where medical decisions can remain personal, practical, and clearly explained. Caring for multiple generations in one community allows the team to meet patients at many different stages of life while keeping the experience grounded and approachable.
The practice’s guiding statement is simple: “If it’s the care we’d want for those we love, it’s the care we’ll give you.”
What This Means for Patients
- Recommendations tied to the patient’s priorities
- Space for questions and clear explanations
- Care for children, teens, adults, and families
- A local team patients can contact directly
A personable, useful visit
What to Expect When You See Dr. Miller
Every visit is different, but patients can expect a focused conversation, an examination suited to the reason for the appointment, and a clear discussion of reasonable next steps.
1. Start With the Concern
Talk through what has been happening, what has already been tried, and what matters most to you.
2. Examine What Matters
The skin examination is matched to the concern and may be focused or more complete depending on the visit.
3. Make a Clear Plan
Review the likely diagnosis or possibilities, options and tradeoffs, practical instructions, and follow-up when needed.
Some concerns require testing, a biopsy, a separate procedure visit, or follow-up before the diagnosis or treatment plan is complete.
Outside the Clinic
Away from dermatology, Dr. Miller enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors with his children, exploring technology, and building LEGO creations. Family time helps keep life balanced and brings the same practical, curious spirit to the person patients meet in the clinic.
Published patient perspective
What Patients Appreciate
“Dr. Miller was awesome! He took the time to answer all our questions and made sure we understood all the information he was giving us.”
M. F.
“William Miller is a great doctor! Competent, thorough, and professional.”
T. R.
Plain-language medical information
Dermatology Resources from Scenic Dermatology
These selected guides help patients understand timely skin-health topics and prepare better questions for a dermatology visit.
July 9, 2026
Psoriasis Treatment Options: From Topicals to Phototherapy
A practical overview of topical therapy, light treatment, systemic medication, biologics, and why the right choice depends on the patient.
June 16, 2026
Hypochlorous Acid Skincare: What Dermatologists Want Patients to Know
A calm look at what hypochlorous acid may do, what it cannot replace, and when irritated or sensitive skin needs medical evaluation.
June 4, 2026
Tick Bite Rash in Minnesota: When to Worry and What to Watch For
What to watch after a tick bite, how different reactions can look, and when a changing rash or new symptoms deserve medical attention.
A clear next step
Ready to Meet Dr. Miller?
You do not need to know the exact diagnosis or treatment before scheduling. Start by describing what has been happening, and the team can help identify an appropriate visit type.
Scenic Dermatology is located at 1200 Chaska Creek Way, Suite 220, Chaska, MN 55318, serving patients and families throughout Chaska and the western Twin Cities.