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DERMATOLOGY PROVIDERS
The California Skin Institute (CSI) team consists of experienced physicians, nurses, cosmetic consutants, aestheticians, and support staff who are committed to providing the highest quality of dermatology care. Many of the staff have worked at CSI for many years and have a broad experience in managing the most challenging skin patients. We are committed to staying on the cutting edge and work diligently to ensure that our patients are treated in the manner that we would expect for our own family members.
Select a Dermatology Provider to learn more:
- Greg S. Morganroth, M.D.
- Sara L. Colby, M.D.
- Georgia K. Abrams, M.D.
- Paul M. Bedocs, D.O.
- Duke T. Khuu, M.D.
- Michelle Quinn, MS, NP-C
- Divya Railan, M.D.
- Rafael A. Schulze, M.D.
- Nancy Turek, PA
Greg S. Morganroth, M.D.
Greg S. Morganroth, M.D. is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The University of California--San Francisco and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University. He is one of a handful of Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Dermatologic Surgeons in the Bay Area specializing in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, laser surgery, reconstructive, and cosmetic dermatologic surgery.
He is a native of Michigan and was an undergraduate at The University of Michigan. After receiving his M.D. cum laude from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in 1990, he completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania. As a dermatology resident at Yale University, he emphasized the advanced surgical management of skin disorders including skin cancer surgery, laser surgery, and reconstructive surgery. After completing his training at Yale in 1994, he was one of approximately 35 dermatologists in the world to begin a Dermatologic Surgery fellowship emphasizing skin oncology and Mohs, laser, and reconstructive surgery. This fellowship, approved by the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, was completed in 1995 at the Skin and Mohs Surgery Center, Baptist Medical Center and Hunkeler Eye Clinic in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dr. Morganroth is an expert in the management of facial skin cancer and advanced cosmetic techniques performed with local anesthesia and has performed over 16000 procedures since 1996. In the 2006-2007 academic year, he performed 1500 Mohs surgery procedures to remove complicated skin cancers followed by advanced reconstruction of the skin defect for the best cosmetic result. He is also recognized nationally in his field for his unique, minimally invasive cosmetic rejuvenation procedures with local anesthesia. He is regularly visited by plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons to observe him operate at the California Skin Institute and is often invited to national surgical meetings to train physicians in his unique approaches to facial rejuvenation and facial reconstruction under local anesthesia.
In June 2004, Dr. Morganroth's Mohs and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Training Program was approved by The American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. His one-year dermatologic surgery training program is one of approximately 60 active training programs in the world and one of the only two fellowship programs offered in the San Francisco Bay Area. In July 2007, Dr. Morganroth's Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship become active. This is one of just a few dermatologic cosmetic surgery fellowships in the country.
In addition to his own dermatologic surgery fellow, four additional surgical fellows train with him on a yearly basis. The two dermatologic surgery fellows at the University of California--San Francisco train with Dr. Morganroth one day per week in advanced reconstructive and cosmetic techniques. As clinical faculty in the Stanford University Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship Training Program and the Mittelman Facial Plastic Surgery Training Program, Dr. Morganroth is also responsible for training the two facial plastic surgery fellows in advanced facial reconstruction techniques and cosmetic dermatologic surgery with local anesthesia. The four dermatologic surgeons and two facial plastic surgeons that graduate each year from these fellowships will incorporate Dr. Morganroth’s techniques in their academic or private practices.
Dr. Morganroth is a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Academy of Dermatology. He is frequently asked to present his techniques at national dermatology and facial plastic surgery meetings. Recently, New York University in New York City invited him to give the keynote lecture at their Advanced Dermatology Course titled "One Perspective on the Future of Advanced Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery". He has published multiple book chapters on his facial rejuvenation techniques and numerous clinical and research articles in medical journals including: The New England Journal of Medicine; Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Clinics in Plastic Surgery; Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology; Archives of Dermatology; and Journal of Investigative Dermatology. He is a National Education Faculty instructor for Botox and Radiesse and regulary teaches filler injection techniques at national courses. Dr. Morganroth is the Medical Director of the Orchard Creek Surgery Center and has hospital privileges at El Camino Hospital and El Camino Surgery Center.
As an expert in skin surgery and skin cancer, he receives hundreds of referrals a year from dermatologists and surgeons around the Bay Area and beyond for their patients in need of specialized skin cancer and cosmetic surgery.
Click here for a list of Dr. Morganroth's publications and presentations
Sara L. Colby, M.D.
Sara B. Colby, MD graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and received her Medical Degree from Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland and her dermatology residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Colby served as an Assistant Professor of dermatology at UCSF Veterans Hospital, San Francisco, Ca and began private practice in the Los Gatos area in 1983.
She is a board certified dermatologist and a member of the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. "I have especially enjoyed the transition from a general dermatology practice to one which also offers cosmetic options such as laser surgery, intense pulsed light, skin fillers, and Botox®. The addition of cosmetic dermatology services for our patients has been exciting and extremely rewarding. I am particularly proud of the Institute and the opportunity to provide medically supervised, effective skin care products to patients. Men and women are able to reverse many types of skin damage and "turn back the hands of time". We have also seen remarkable success and improvement with our acne patients where over-the-counter and prescription medications have in the past failed. We look forward to helping even more patients and skin care product customers through our new web site. The skin care products we offer are chosen after rigorous testing, review of clinical studies and demonstration of proven efficacy. Our services are based on extensive research and investigation of medical technology to ensure our patients receive the finest quality that dermatology has to offer. Our staff has the skill, judgment training and experience to provide exceptional dermatology care".
Georgia K. Abrams, MD
In her own words: "I was born and raised in a small town in central Illinois. My father owned the one drug store in town where during my high school years I worked part time. After high school, I attended pharmacy school at the University of Illinois. It was my father’s hope that I would come back home to take over the family business. But during pharmacy school I realized that medicine was my calling. After graduating pharmacy school and taking some summer school classes to meet my pre med requirements, I attended medical school at University of Illinois in Chicago. During those years I met and married my husband, who was in orthodontic training at that time. Between the time of my residency and starting private practice we had two children, a son and a daughter who are now married and have children of their own.
In 1963, I started my private practice of dermatology in San Jose, California. After several years I moved to Saratoga where I have continued to practice for over 35 years. During those years I have seen some remarkable changes in the field. In my early years I treated skin diseases and did very little surgery. As dermatology became more of a surgical field, I took many post graduate courses in skin surgery and cosmetic procedures. In the l980’s I became interested in fat transplantation to fill in facial wrinkles. I went to Paris, France to learn liposuction and fat transplantation from the experts there. From then on I have been performing a variety of cosmetic procedures including laser, filling agents, Thermage and Botox.
I enjoy providing cosmetic procedures because I like to make patients look better and feel better about themselves. I feel privileged to be part of a dermatology group which is dedicated to providing the best skin care for all types of dermatological problems."
Paul M. Bedocs, D.O.
Dr. Bedocs is a board certified dermatologist. He received both his Bachelors of Science and his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University where he graduated with honors.
Dr. Bedocs completed his residency at Michigan State University where he served as Chief Resident of the Department of Dermatology.
He has conducted clinical research on varied inflammatory dermatosis and pharmacology. Dr. Bedocs has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and has lectured at national and international meetings. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the America Osteopathic College of Dermatology.
Duke T. Khuu, M.D.
Duke T. Khuu, M.D. graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine, where he authored multiple research publications pertaining to cutaneous cancer and tissue engineering. Prior to medical school, he attended the University of California at Berkeley, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry.
Dr. Khuu completed his transitional internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York. He later served as chief resident in dermatology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. During residency, Dr. Khuu trained in skin cancer and pigmented lesions at Memorial Sloan Kettering Skin Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cornell University.
Dr. Khuu is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and is licensed to practice in California. He participated in numerous general and cosmetic dermatology conferences in New York and Paris, France. Dr. Khuu emphasizes patient education and preventative medicine. He provides patients with outstanding care, practicing with integrity, and will go the extra mile to ensure their satisfaction.
Having competed as an Olympic-caliber figure skater, Dr. Khuu considers himself a visual perfectionist with a fondness for precise technicality as well as graceful body lines and forms. These fundamental characteristics translate into meticulous surgical procedures and the ability to recognize dermatological patterns.
Dr. Khuu was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area when he was eleven. He is fluent in Vietnamese and proficient in Spanish. Dr. Khuu continues to be inspired by different cultures. He loves spending time with his family and traveling with his partner.
Michelle Quinn, MS, NP-C
Michelle Quinn joined California Skin Institute in 2007, with over 14 years experience. She earned a Bachelor of Science at University of San Francisco and received a Master of Science degree from the University of California, San Francisco.
Ms. Quinn is nationally, board certified with the ANCC. She is an active Medical Staff Member at UCSF, continuing to put in clinical hours at UCSF/Mt. Zion Prepare Clinic, a clinic in which she is an original, founding NP. She also is an active preceptor and mentor for UCSF Graduate Students, in the Community Health Systems Department/Adult Nurse Practitioner and Graduate Programs.
During the 3 years prior to joining CSI, she practiced Dermatology at San Jose Medical Group and was the sole practitioner for the last 10 months prior to leaving to travel internationally. Michelle was 1 of 2 NP’s to complete the pilot program of an intensive 12 month mentorship and didactic Dermatology training course for NP’s and Primary Care Providers at The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), Santa Therese. Prior to this she was an NP in the Allergy/Immunology Department with TPMG, South San Francisco. She also practiced briefly at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Chelsea Clinic and Ambulatory Clinics, Internal Medicine and Community Health. Prior to specializing in the Dermatology field Michelle worked in Intensive Care, Critical Care, Peri-Operative, and PACU settings at UCSF and various institutions in California and Massachusetts for over 14 years.
In addition to her clinical experience Michelle has been active with community education and international volunteer medical trips, traveling extensively to bring health education, primary care and surgical assistance to underserved international communities.
Divya Railan, M.D.
Divya Railan, MD is a board certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and laser dermatology. She graduated from the University of Michigan, and then received her medical training at Wayne State University. Dr. Railan completed her dermatology residency at Indiana University Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. She subsequently completed the prestigious dermatologic laser surgery fellowship with Dr. Suzanne Kilmer in Sacramento, California.
Dr. Railan has authored several book chapters and journal articles in the field of cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. She is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
Rafael Schulze, M.D.
Rafael A. Schulze, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering Management (Mechanical) from United State Military Academy. Prior to medical school, Dr Schulze spent several years in remote rural areas in Republic of Panama where he completed numerous humanitarian construction projects rebuilding clinics, schools and farm-to-market roads shortly after Gen. Manuel Noriega’s capture. He received his doctoral degree in medicine, magna cum laude, from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
Dr. Schulze completed a transitional internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C and a dermatology residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. After residency, he worked as Dermatology staff teaching residents at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. After a tour of duty in Iraq, he joined the California Skin Institute in 2008 as an associate physician to Dr. Morganroth. His areas of interest include skin cancer treatment, facial reconstruction, Botox and filler injections, laser surgery, photodynamic therapy, and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery. Dr Schulze is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
Nancy Turek, PA
Ms. Turek joined the Institute in 2004 as a Physicians Assistant with over 20 years of experience. She graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prior to specializing in the field of dermatology Ms. Turek worked primarily in urgent care and emergency medicine in the states of New York, Florida and California. Her vast experience with a diversity of patients is one of her greatest assets.