Michael Zumwalt, MD There are many reasons to love living in the Reno and Northern Nevada area. Some of the biggest perks of living here are the year-round sunny skies and a large number of outdoor recreation opportunities available just minutes away from home. As a Dermatologist and outdoor enthusiast, I have a passion for enjoying the
“It’s a great day at work when…. you can provide a patient a 98-99% cure rate of their skin cancer and perform their reconstruction within a few hours.” We are excited to welcome Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon and Board-Certified Dermatologist, Michael Zumwalt, MD. Dr. Zumwalt studied medicine and completed his Dermatology residency at Loma Linda University.
Brandie Oros, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, talks to us about the sun safety habits that we can start early on with our families to help prevent skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation stresses that daily protection from the sun is very important in addition to protection on the big sun days such as a beach day
At Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute we believe education creates empowerment about all things related to skin health. During Skin Cancer Awareness Month we share our expert knowledge about skin cancer, preventative measures, and sun safety tips. Today we sit down with Dr. Adam Wallach, Board-Certified Dermatologist, and one of our Medical Providers at our
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. That is why every year in May it is so important to help educate the public about sun safety and skin cancer. Today’s Skin 101 post features a Q&A session with Dr. J. Hibler about sunscreen and more. Q: How does sunscreen work? A:
“I have lived in a lot of exciting places – New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Berkeley, Mexico City,” says Dr. Leger. “I’m super excited to be living in Reno now and to be near beauty and nature and family.” We are thrilled to introduce you to Marie Leger, MD, PhD, who began seeing patients
“Treat people like you want to be treated.” – Dr. Adam Wallach We are pleased to welcome Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Adam Wallach to the Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute team. He cares for patients at our location in Truckee, California. His specialties include Medical and Surgical Dermatology for both adult and pediatric patients as well
Mohs Surgery is considered the gold standard in skin cancer treatment, offering a high cure rate and other unique benefits. Mohs Surgery in the Spotlight You may have heard Real Housewives, NASCAR drivers, and even the Kardashians talk about Mohs in the last couple of years. So, what is it? Here’s the quick answer: Mohs