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.
EducationTexas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX
TrainingUniversity of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX, Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, Dallas, TX