Dermatologic Surgery

(PGY2, PGY3, PGY4)

During their rotations in dermatologic surgery, residents gain exposure to surgical therapies for benign and malignant cutaneous neoplasms, in addition to cosmetic procedures.

In Dermatologic surgery, residents will:

  • Become proficient in basic surgical skills: shave and punch biopsies, simple excisions and repairs, cryotherapy
  • Become proficient in wide local excisions and intermediate repairs
  • Learn and apply universal precautions
  • Understand the indications for and techniques of Mohs Micrographic Surgery
  • Interpreting frozen sections of skin
  • Design and perform flap repairs
  • Plan and perform full thickness and split thickness skin grafts
  • Learn and apply the concepts of first and second intention wound healing
  • Learn the principles of wound care, including appropriate use of pressure and synthetic surgical dressings
  • Prescribe analgesics appropriately and safely
  • Acquire experience in laser surgery, chemical peels, botulinum toxin, and soft tissue fillers

Faculty

UF Health Dermatology at Springhill

Joseph K Francis

Joseph K Francis MD, FAAD, FACMS

Adjunct Associate Professor
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Certifications:
  • Dermatology
    American Board fo Dermatology
  • Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
    American Board of Dermatology
Specialties:
  • Dermatology
Sailesh Konda

Sailesh Konda MD, FAAD, FACMS

Director of Mohs Surgery and Surgical Dermatology and Clinical Professor
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Certifications:
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology
  • Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
    American Board of Dermatology
Specialties:
  • Dermatology
Abel Torres

Abel Torres MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS

Chairman & Professor
Mailing Address:
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Certifications:
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology
  • Mohs Fellowship Certificate
    American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Specialties:
  • Dermatology

Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Abel Torres

Abel Torres MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS

Chairman & Professor
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Certifications:
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology
  • Mohs Fellowship Certificate
    American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Specialties:
  • Dermatology