Dipti Anand, MD < Back Dipti Anand, MD Faculty Dr. Anand is a native of New Delhi, India. She received her medical degree at Ramaiah Medical College in Bangalore, India, graduating in the top 1st percentile of her class. She did a year of Preliminary Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, where she received the “Outstanding Intern” award. She subsequently went on to complete an Anatomic Pathology Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Her residency was followed by a year of a coveted dermatopathology fellowship, under the mentorship of Dr. Clay Cockerell, at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Dr. Anand is board certified in pathology as well as dermatopathology. She has been successfully running a well-reputed annual Dermatopathology Board Review course for the dermatology residents since, 2012. In addition, she also runs a biannual CME accredited dermatopathology teaching course for ancillary physician providers. Dr. Anand is passionate about education and is continuously on the teaching roster for didactic sessions for the dermatology residents at the Medical College of Georgia and Emory University School of Medicine. She is the recipient of the 2019 Voluntary Faculty Teaching Award from Emory. Dr. Anand is actively involved in mentoring residents and students in the field of dermatology. She is the Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and serves as the Program Director of Dermatopathology at D.O Dermatology Residency in Atlanta. She is on the Board of Directors for the annual Zola Cooper Lee T. Nesbitt Seminar. She is an active member of the Atlanta Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society, the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society of Dermatopathology. Dr. Anand has numerous publications in the fields of dermatology and dermatopathology. She has been practicing dermatopathology for the last eight years and is currently the CEO and Medical Director of SkinPath Solutions. PS Home

David Goldberg, MD, JD < Back David Goldberg, MD, JD Faculty David J. Goldberg, MD, JD is recognized nationally and internationally for his innovative work with skin lasers, cosmetic dermatology and non-invasive facial and body rejuvenation techniques. A board-certified dermatologist who has been in practice since 1985, he has treated patients and taught doctors throughout the world in the use of these cutting-edge technologies. Under his direction, Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, a division of Schweiger Dermatology Group, has been a pioneer in making skin laser and cosmetic dermatology technologies available to the public. Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his dermatology residency and dermatologic surgical fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He is a clinical professor and former director of Mohs Surgery and Laser Research in the department of Dermatology at New York’s Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.Dr. Goldberg has published over 160 academic papers and has contributed to over 15 academic textbooks. He has authored textbooks on laser dermatology, laser hair removal, laser facial rejuvenation, photodamaged skin, skin wrinkle fillers, acne, rosacea, unwanted fat and cellulite. He has also co-authored two books for the general public: Light Years Younger and Secrets of Great Skin. Dr. Goldberg is active in professional societies and was elected president of the American Society for Lasers in Medicine & Surgery. He has also served as chairperson of the Ethics Committees of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He has sat on the board of directors of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He has also served as a co-vice-president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. Dr. Goldberg was the first recipient of the prestigious Leon Goldman award, named after the founder of laser surgery. Additionally, Dr. Goldberg has received the following accolades: One of the “Top Ten Laser Surgeons in the U.S.” by Self magazine One of the “Best Doctors in America” by Woodward/White, Inc. A “Best Doctor in America” by Best Doctors Inc. One of the “Best Dermatologists in New Jersey” by New Jersey Monthly. PS Home

Heather Goff, MD < Back Heather Goff, MD Faculty Heather W. Goff, M.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She is an American Board of Dermatology-certified general dermatologist with special expertise in evaluating and treating cutaneous lymphoma. Dr. Goff earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society and also completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in dermatology. She holds a Master of Public Health (International Health) from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Art) from Texas Tech University. She joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2014. Active in training the next generation of dermatologists, Dr. Goff is a recognized leader in dermatology student education both at UT Southwestern and nationally. Her many professional honors include the Department of Dermatology’s 2015 Outstanding Teacher Award and the American Academy of Dermatology’s Presidential Citation for Basic Dermatology Curriculum in both 2013 and 2017. Dr. Goff’s research interests include cutaneous lymphoma, medical education, mycosis fungoides, and preventive medicine/health promotion. She takes part in some of the UT Southwestern-based clinical trials to evaluate cutaneous lymphoma treatments. She is a member of professional organizations that include the American Medical Association, American Academy of Dermatology, United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium, International Society for Cutaneous Lymphoma, and Women’s Dermatology Society. PS Home

Stan Tolkachjov, MD Stan Tolkachjov, MD Faculty Dr. Stan Tolkachjov is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon with interests in skin cancers, Mohs surgery & complex facial reconstruction , pyoderma gangrenosum , neutrophilic dermatoses, cosmetics, and hair disorders & restoration. He is the Dallas-Fort Worth area Director of Mohs Micrographic & Reconstructive Surgery for Epiphany and has performed over 20,000 cases. He’s the Founder and Director of the ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship and Core Dermatology Residency Faculty at Baylor University Medical Center. He’s a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern, Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine, and a Staff Dermatologic Surgeon at the Dallas VA Medical Center, serving our veterans. He’s also the current President of the Dallas Dermatological Society. He graduated from Emory University with a degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology where he was on the varsity track and field team and played rugby. He then attended University of Tennessee College of Medicine graduating first in his class of 159 medical students where he was elected to the professionalism committee for 4 years, an AMA representative, president of the Student Surgical Society, and a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society followed by a rigorous transitional year internship at the Methodist University Hospital at the University of Tennessee with a combined focus on medicine and surgery. He completed his residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, at which time it was ranked the #1 hospital in the world by U.S. News & World Report . He did a formal Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at the Surgical Dermatology Group in Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on Mohs surgery and reconstruction, where he also practiced for the first few years of his career. Dr. Tolkachjov’s involvement in education and research/clinical trials has facilitated over 175 publications in major medical journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) , Mayo Clinic Proceedings , Dermatologic Surgery , Journal of Investigative Dermatology , British Journal of Dermatology , International Journal of Dermatology , Journal of Drugs in Dermatology , Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Dermatologic Clinics, Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia, Orphanet Journal of Rare Disorders, and Pediatric Dermatology , amongst others. He has contributed chapters to several books with an international audience and has authored and edited 2 textbooks on Mohs surgery and complex facial reconstructive techniques, which include distinguished international panel of contributing authors. He has also edited 2 editions of Dermatologic Clinics . He continues to teach students, residents, and fellows with various speaking engagements nationally and internationally including venues such as New York, Amsterdam, Manila, Milan, Copenhagen, Manchester, Greece, Moscow, Taiwan, Geneva, Kuala Lumpur, Brazil, Berlin, and Vancouver, amongst others. He was also voted as Teacher of the Year by the dermatology residents at UT Southwestern in Dallas and Physician of the Year by Epiphany Dermatology in 2021. As a leader in the field of dermatology and Mohs surgery, he is an active member, frequent lecturer, and holds committee positions in the: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) International Society for Dermatologic and Aesthetic Surgery (ISDS) American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (CSFPS) O’Leary Society (Mayo Clinic Dermatology Alumni) European Society for Micrographic Surgery (ESMS) Skin Cancer Outcomes Consortium (SCOUT) Consortium for Harmonizing Outcomes Research in Dermatology (CHORD) Committees on which he has or is currently serving include: Mohs Appropriate Use Criteria (AAD) Mohs Micrographic Surgery Committee (AAD) Dallas Dermatological Society – President World Congress Fund Review Task Force (AAD) Former Chair of the Communications & Public Relations Committee (ACMS) Professional Conduct Committee (ASDS) Awards Work Group (ASDS) Journal Awards Work Group (ASDS) Journal of the AAD (JAAD) Editorial Mentorship Program (AAD) Communications & Public Relations Committee (ACMS) IDEA (innovation/development/evaluation/assessment) panel (AAD) Section of Hospital Dermatology Committee (Mayo Clinic Dept. of Dermatology) O’Leary Society Board of Directors – Mayo Clinic Dermatology Alumni Association Dr. Tolkachjov has done additional training with experts in the aesthetic field for fillers, neurotoxins, KYBELLA®, chemical peels, and lasers. When approaching a cosmetic patient, he strives for a natural and subtle appearance and treats each patient’s unique concerns while obeying anatomical symmetry and complementing the natural features of each individual. With cosmetics, he takes a conservative approach that fits a patient’s desired goals and budget. He’s one of around 50 physicians in the country trained on implantation of SCENESSE® for the treatment of erythropoietic protoporphyria. In his spare time, Dr. Tolkachjov enjoys coaching sports, trivia, travel, and spending time with his wife, two children and dog, Bella. His easygoing demeanor, outgoing personality, and enthusiasm for patient contributes to the welcoming environment of his dedicated team while his meticulous approach and precision allows for the highest cure rates and excellent aesthetic reconstructive outcomes. PS Winter 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

Aaron Farberg, MD < Back Aaron Farberg, MD Faculty Aaron S. Farberg, M.D. is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon that specializes in skin cancer, inflammatory diseases, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Farberg is a summa cum laude graduate of Emory University and continued his education at the University of Michigan, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Farberg’s post-graduate training includes additional residency years at the University of Michigan in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and, in New York, as a clinical research fellow in association with the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine and New York University. He then remained in New York, completing another residency in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, where he served as chief resident. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Farberg has been a clinical investigator on numerous studies, including FDA clinical trials. He is an accomplished author and has published over 100 articles in professional medical journals. He serves as a member of the editorial board for several medical journals including Dermatology & Therapy and SKIN. Dr. Farberg also founded the Dermatology Science and Research Foundation to provide dermatology education to his patients and peers. Dr. Farberg has been recognized as one of Dallas’s leading dermatologists with numerous awards and honors. He most recently was ranked by his dermatology colleagues in Newsweek Magazine as the #1 medical dermatologist in Texas and #6 in the entire country. While in New York he served as a consultant dermatologist for the New York Yankees. Hone 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

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

Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD < Back Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD Symposium Managing Director Cockerell Dermatopathology , Founder & President Health Education Services sponsored by Lake Granbury Medical Center, Program Director, Residency Program Dermpath On Demand , Co-Founder & Educational Director 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. Hone Home

Business 201 Faculty < Back Justin McCorkle Founder Founder Crucial Cyber Repeat Entrepreneur Certified Leadership Consultant Justin McCorkle is the Founder of Crucial Cyber, a consulting and projects practice that approaches cybersecurity from a “business first” perspective. He has had first hand involvement in numerous Incident Response cases, cyber forensics investigations, worked with cyber attorneys through various legal challenges, and is a member of the North Texas FBI Infragard Community. Justin has over 18 years of organizational leadership experience and brings that executive perspective into client cyber issues. Justin assisted with the founding and launch of a Managed Security Services Provider and later joined the board of an international Private Equity Group seeking cyber acquisitions throughout the United States. Through these projects he developed key relationships in the industry that have allowed Crucial Cyber access to leading cyber talent and ‘out of the box’ thinking in order to reduce cyber risks. Crucial Cyber approaches cyber in a way to maximize ROI and provide legal protection in the event of an incident. Besides these things, Justin has authored and co-authored several books on faith and family, provided political consulting and speech writing to State and Federal politicians, and is very involved with Conscious Capitalism. He has a deep love of human liberty and is an outdoors enthusiast. Justin lives in Frisco, Texas with his wife of 17 years, Kelly, and their three children. https://crucial-cyber.com/ Business201 Home

Jaculeen Dano, MD < Back Jaculeen Dano, MD Faculty Dr. Dano is a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She was awarded a full academic scholarship to La Salle University in Philadelphia, where she majored in Biology/pre-med and Mathematics, played on the LaSalle tennis team, and learned how to correctly order a cheesesteak ("one or one wit"). Dr. Dano then completed her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine where she was introduced to southern hospitality like not calling shotgun if you want the front seat or being patient while waiting for a lumbering streetcar and learned how to correctly order a Po-Boy ("dressed or not dressed"). he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society during medical school for her academic achievements. Upon Graduation from Tulane, she was also the recipient of several academic and service awards including the Murrel Kaplan Compassionate Physician Award and the Richard Freeman Prize that is awarded for outstanding leadership and overall contribution to Tulane University. Dr. Dano chose to continue her education at a rigorous hands-on program that also served indigent patients and completed two residencies at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. In 1993 she completed her first residency in Internal Medicine and subsequently finished her residency in Dermatology in 1996. She got to work with many great mentors and colleagues during these years. Dr. Dano has had her private practice in Austin since 1999 and has been named a Texas Super Doctor by Texas Monthly for several years. Dr. Dano sees adults and children for general dermatology including conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, moles, and skin cancers. She performs surgery to remove skin cancers, moles, and cysts. In addition to her general dermatology practice, Dr. Dano is licensed in cosmetic dermatology treatments such as Botox, Dysport and fillers including Juvederm products, Sculptra, Radiesse, and Restalyn products. She also uses treatments such as Sclerotherapy to treat patients with varicose veins. Dr. Dano works with her aesthetician using topical therapies, peels, microdermabrasion and lasers with an emphasis on evidenced-based skincare and treatments proven to be safe and effective. In her free time, Dr. Dano is trying really hard to keep her three boys (four if her husband is included) in line. She is back to having to call shotgun for the best seat in the minivan and is proud to show her boys she has not lost her Philly tenacity. Some things come full circle. PS Home

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