DHMC Dermatology

I focus my dermatology practice on skin cancer. In particular, I see patients with rare lymphomas of the skin (cutaneous T cell lymphoma or cutaneous B cell lymphoma) and patients who are at high risk of developing skin cancer due to either a suppressed immune system (organ transplant recipients or patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia) or other genetic factors. I collaborate with other specialists to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care, while I work with my patients to create a skin cancer management and prevention plan that best fits their needs. I am a member of the United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium and the International immunosuppression and Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative which allows me to actively collaborate with physicians who have similar interests. I am grateful to be able to develop relationships with and learn from my patients over time, teach residents and medical students about rare skin disorders, and participate in research to help advance our knowledge within the field of cutaneous oncology.

I was inspired to enter medicine by my father, who was a general surgeon. I chose dermatology because it combines clinical, surgical, and microscopic work. During my residency, I learned about Mohs surgery, a technique used to treat skin cancer. After my dermatology residency, I was accepted by Dr. Fred Mohs, the procedure's inventor, to do a fellowship under his guidance. When treating patients, I explain everything we are doing during the procedure. My goals are to remove the tumor and minimize the size of the wound. After I remove the tumor, the skin around it undergoes microscopic analysis to make sure there are no more cancerous cells. After surgery, I advise the patient on whether surgical repair or natural healing is the right option for them. The patient is an active participant throughout the procedure. I always give postoperative recommendations and supplies to the patient. The patient's comfort and well-being are the measure of success.

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