Bill Kras was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. After graduating from Sisters’ Hospital School of Nursing he relocated to the Tampa Bay area and attended the University of South Florida where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Nursing and his Masters of Science Degree in Family Health Nursing. Bill Kras is a board-certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who specializes in dermatology. His interests include general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Living in Florida for over twenty years, education on skin cancer prevention is the foundation for his approach to patient care.

Mr. Kras worked at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute for over 10 years where under his leadership; his team was awarded and recognized nationally as Department of the Year in 2011. In addition, Mr. Kras co-authored an article published in the peer-reviewed AORN Journal in 2012 that was chosen as the AORN Journal Writers Article of the Year. Previously, Bill Kras worked at Tampa General Hospital in Cardiovascular & Transplant Surgery, honing his skills in perioperative nursing.

Mr. Kras is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners, Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Dermatology Nurses Association, & Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurses Council. He attends local and national meetings to stay current in his field.

A highly skilled clinician, he is dedicated to providing superior patient care in a comfortable clinical setting. He strives to educate his patients and provide individualized care. Mr. Kras ensures that all patients receive comprehensive and compassionate treatment each and every time they visit. He looks forward to earning your trust as a provider with Academic Alliance in Dermatology.