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Interesting articles for dermatologist, dermatopathologists and patients. Articles Aug 28, 2023 Training the Next Generation of Dermatologists Bridging the dermatologist shortage gap in the United States. Read More Jul 10, 2023 Health Education Services | Dermatology Residency Program TCOM-affiliated dermatology residency program begins in July 2023. Read More Feb 10, 2023 Performing Skin Biopsies: Maximizing Accuracy; Minimizing Risk The skin biopsy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in dermatology. Read More Jul 26, 2022 Continuous Specimen Flow Changes Night Shifts to Day Shifts While Reducing Turn-Around-Time Labatory improvement reduce turnaround time. Read More May 16, 2022 5 Ways to Improve the Patient Experience Through Marketing Create an amazing pateint experience. Read More Feb 18, 2022 Cockerell Dermatopathology: Committed to Excellence Skin cancer epidemic. Read More Feb 1, 2022 Top PR Strategies The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the business environment for good. Read More Nov 8, 2021 Beware: Not All Labs are Created Equal Millions of skin cancers are diagnosed annually. Read More

Practical Symposium Faculty 2026 Faculty PS Home Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD Symposium Managing Director Read More Brian Berman, MD, PhD Faculty Read More Jennifer Cather, MD Faculty Read More James Del Rosso, DO Faculty Read More Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH Faculty Read More Mark Nestor, MD, PhD Faculty Read More Theodore Rosen, MD Faculty Read More Matt Zirwas, MD Faculty Read More James Allred, MD Faculty Read More Neal Bhatia, MD Faculty Read More Roger Ceilley, MD Faculty Read More Aaron Farberg, MD Faculty Read More Matthew Leavitt, DO Faculty Read More Warren Piette, MD Faculty Read More Todd Schlesinger, MD Faculty Read More Dipti Anand, MD Faculty Read More Antoanella Calame, MD Faculty Read More Seemal Desai, MD Invited Faculty Read More Whitney High, MD, JD, MEng Faculty Read More Joy Mosser-Goldfarb, MD Faculty Read More Darrell Rigel, MD, MS Faculty Read More Kenneth Tomecki, MD Faculty Read More

Business201 Home Faculty Additional Faculty Coming Soon Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD Cockerell Dermatopathology President & Founder Read More Scott Hemingway Hemingway & Hansen, LLP Partner Read More Jennifer LeLash Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Sales Associate Read More Chase Murphy, CPA Baker Tilly Tax Partner Read More Mary Nix Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann Partner Read More Donald Taylor Alliance for Physician Leadership Professor of Practice, Executive Education Director Read More Kim Campbell The Dermatology Authority Founder and Chief Advisor Read More Mallory Herrin, SPHR, SHRM-CP, CPLC Herrin HR CEO & Principal HR Consultant Read More Jeff Libby Libby Sparks Willis Starnes, PLLC Partner Read More Mark Noble The Noble Force Founder Read More Michael Smith Bank of America Regional Business Development Officer Read More Jim Winblood Scout Reference Founder & Chief Steward Read More Mireya Hawthorne MGRA, Inc. CEO & Principal Read More Chris LeLash Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Sales Associate Read More Justin McCorkle Crucial Cyber Founder Read More Troy Morgan, CCIM Structure Commercial Partner Read More Mark Spalding FPA Private Wealth Management Executive Wealth Manager Read More Edward Zabawski, DO Epiphany Dermatology Dermatologist Read More

Dermpath On Dermand Faculty DOD Home Faculty Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD Educational Managing Director Read More Kim Campbell Educational Consultant Read More Brand McCarley Educational Director Read More Chris Bandel Educational Manager Read More

Brand McCarley < Back Brand McCarley Educational Director Cockerell Dermatopathology , Sales & Marketing Dermpath On Demand, Co-Founder & Educational Manager Brand McCarley joined Cockerell Dermatopathology in March 2013. He was an integral part of the implementation team that launched Cockerell Dermatopathology in July 2013. Brand currently serves as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing and assists Dr. Cockerell and the management team with numerous business development and educational projects. Before joining Cockerell Dermatopathology, Brand held several positions within Quest Diagnostics | Dermpath Diagnostics, including VP of Marketing, Director of Business Development, Regional Sales Manager, and Territory Manager. Brand also held sales positions with McKesson and Physician Sales & Service. Brand received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Florida State University. DOD Home

Matt Zirwas, MD < Back Matt Zirwas, MD Faculty Matthew Zirwas, MD is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert who specializes in allergy patch testing, psoriasis, and eczema. Dr. Zirwas founded the Bexley Dermatology Research Clinic in 2017. The research clinic treats qualifying patients with the newest cutting-edge treatment options prior to the medications becoming available on the market for normal physicians to prescribe. He is also a physician contributor and dermatologic advisor for companies such as ALL Laundry Detergent, Cerave, AsepticMD, Women’s Health Magazine, and many more. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996. Dr. Zirwas also received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000. He then completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2003 where he became Chief Resident. Dr. Zirwas professional memberships include: American Academy for Dermatology American Medical Association American Contact Dermatitis Society Association of Professors of Dermatology Central Ohio Dermatology Society Columbus Medical Association European Society of Contact Dermatitis North American Contact Dermatitis Group Ohio Dermatology Association Ohio Dermatological Association The Ohio State Medical Association In Dr. Zirwas’s free time, he enjoys tending to his turtles and tadpoles, as well as spending time with his family and traveling. PS Home

William Posten, MD William Posten, MD Faculty Dr. William Posten is a board-certified, fellowship trained Mohs Surgeon practicing in Dallas, Texas. He received his bachelor’s degree with honors from Harvard University and his M.D. degree from Yale University. He did his dermatology residency training at Northwestern University. He then completed a combined fellowship in Mohs Surgery and Procedural Dermatology at University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Posten currently serves as President of the Dallas Ft Worth Dermatological Society. He previously served as Secretary-Treasurer of this prestigious organization. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of both the American College of Mohs Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology, and a member of the American Society of Dermatological Surgery. Dr. Posten authors original research on novel surgical techniques and his findings are regularly presented in national surgical meetings. Recently, Dr. Posten has been featured on Top Docs of DFW, a television program highlighting the leading physicians of Dallas Ft-Worth show on channel 33 KDAF-TV. Dr. Posten is on medical staff at Medical Cities Hospital of Dallas, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Baylor Hospital of Irving, and Zale Lipshy Hospital of Dallas. He teaches medical students and residents surgical skills at UT Southwestern Hospital, Parkland Hospital and the Dallas Veterans Affairs Hospital. Dr. Posten specializes in the treatment of skin cancers and other skin tumors. Dr. Posten believes in a compassionate, caring philosophy that is reflected in the clinical care that he provides. His hobbies include painting and sculpture. He is married with 2 children. He looks forward to meeting you at the Dallas, Las Colinas, and Highland Village offices. PS Winter Home

Carina Woodruff, MD < Back Carina Woodruff, MD Faculty Dr. Carina Woodruff is a board-certified dermatologist who cares for patients with a wide variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, benign growths, moles, skin cancer, and autoimmune or infectious skin diseases. She has a special interest in contact and occupational dermatitis and specializes in patch testing, a technique used to identify chemicals that can cause rashes on the skin. She believes in a holistic approach to skin care, considering how mental health, overall wellness, work, and environmental exposures can impact the course and treatment of skin conditions. She is the Director of the Epiphany Skin Allergy Institute in Dallas, Texas. Before joining Epiphany, Dr. Woodruff was an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco where she was also Associate Director of the Contact Dermatitis Unit and Director of Medical Student Education. Her formal education and training include: Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) – BA, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience (summa cum laude) Yale School of Medicine (New Haven, CT) – Doctor of Medicine Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (Oakland, CA) – Internal Medicine Internship University of California, San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) – Dermatology Residency Dr. Woodruff’s ongoing involvement in research has facilitated a host of publications in major dermatology journals. She enjoys teaching medical students and residents and has lectured at international conferences. She is a diplomate of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and an active member of the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS), where she serves on the committee of health policy. Dr. Woodruff is originally from São Paolo, Brazil and is fluent in Portuguese. She grew up in Orlando, Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Dallas, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her husband, daughter, son, and her two King Charles Spaniels. PS Home

Skin cancer epidemic.Cockerell Dermatopathology: Committed to Excellence < Back Cockerell Dermatopathology: Committed to Excellence Brand McCarley Feb 18, 2022 Skin cancer epidemic. There is an epidemic of skin cancer in the United States and Texas has one of the highest rates of incidence. Statistically one person dies each hour from skin cancer and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. When your doctor, usually a dermatologist, suspects that a lesion might be skin cancer, they perform a minor surgical procedure to obtain a skin biopsy for diagnosis. It is very important that the skin biopsy diagnosis be accurate so that your doctor can formulate the best possible treatment plan. While most patients think a lab is just a lab, there can be a significant quality difference of the diagnostic abilities between laboratories. Dermatopathologists are highly trained physicians who examine tissue specimens under a microscope, use the medical information shared by the doctor and consult with him or her as necessary. This personal service and collaboration between your doctor and dermatopathologists helps ensure the most accurate diagnosis. In today’s ever changing healthcare environment, patients now have more control over their healthcare choices. When it comes to diagnosing skin, hair and nail disorders, Clay J. Cockerell, MD has personally diagnosed over three million specimens and annually renders over 5,000 expert consultations for other pathologists. Dr. Cockerell and his team of dermatopathologists conduct daily case reviews, which allow multiple dermatopathologists to review difficult cases. Dr. Cockerell also sees patients and evaluates clinical pictures of skin disorders as do the dermatopathologists who work for him as they have training in both dermatology and pathology. Patients have a choice when it comes to who they want to evaluate their biopsy and they can request that it be sent to Cockerell Dermatopathology. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT CLAY J. COCKERELL, MD, JD, MBA Dr. Clay J. Cockerell is a world-renowned specialist in treating and diagnosing skin disorders and has diagnosed over three million biopsies. An internationally recognized pioneer in his field and double board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology, Dr. Cockerell has been practicing medicine since 1986. He is currently the Founder & President of Cockerell Dermatopathology and the Program Director of the Health Education Services dermatology residency program sponsored by the Lake Granbury Medical Center. Also, Dr. Cockerell sees patients a few days per month to assist with resident training and to keep his clinicopathological skills sharp. Dr. Cockerell has held numerous leadership positions within several highly regarded medical associations. Most notably, he served as the President, Secretary & Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology, President of the Texas Dermatological Society, and President of the Dallas Dermatological Society. Also, Dr. Cockerell holds leadership roles as Founder and President of Cockerell Dermatopathology and a former AmeriPath Board of Directors member. Dr. Cockerell and his wife, Brenda, had a lifelong dream of producing wine and, in 2005, purchased a vineyard in Calistoga, California. They now produce wine under the Coquerel Family Wine Estates label. Dr. Cockerel and Brenda have two children, Charles and Lillian, and they have been married for forty-six years. In addition, Dr. Cockerell and Brenda enjoy traveling, golf, and winter sports. ABOUT COCKERELL DERMATOPATHOLOGY The Cockerell Dermatopathology story begins with Dr. Clay J. Cockerell's vision to establish a practice whose mission is to treat each specimen as if it came from one of own family members. Family! At Cockerell Dermatopathology, every employee is driven by a relentless pursuit of diagnostic excellence. We specialize in evaluating dermatologic disorders, tackling cases ranging from the routine to the most challenging. Our practice continuously invests in cutting-edge technologies to best serve each referring clinician and their patients. These innovations result in higher-quality diagnostic slides, quicker turnaround times for routine cases, and seamless deployment of EMR interfaces. From an educational perspective, Cockerell Dermatopathology is more than a dermatopathology practice. We host numerous in-person and internet-based education events and boast a state-of-the-art 14-headed microscope for dermatology resident training sessions. Our services extend beyond borders, serving hundreds of clinicians in Texas, throughout the United States, and globally. With a highly accessible team of board-certified dermatopathologists and a dedicated support staff, our vision is simple yet profound. Family, we treat every specimen as if it were from one of our own family members. Previous Next

Adam Rubin, MD < Back Adam Rubin, MD Faculty University of Pennsylvania Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Associate Professor of Dermatology in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Associate Professor of Dermatology in Pediatrics PS Home