THE SKIN CANCER CENTER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Tulane Medical School
Dr. Brett Coldiron receives recognition from Dr. Erin Boh
Dr. Brett Coldiron receives recognition from Dr. Erin Boh, Chairwoman of the Department of Dermatology at Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, for his service as president of the American Academy of Dermatology.
You are A+! Besides being healed, I am also renewed and encouraged." - M. Madonna H.
Dr Brett Coldiron receives a medal from Dr. Mark Lebwohl
Dr Brett Coldiron receives a medal from Dr. Mark Lebwohl, current past president of the American Academy of Dermatology, for his service as president of the AAD.
Kathy is the Skin Cancer Center's front-office receptionist and scheduler. A westsider and big UK fan, Kathy loves spending time on the Ohio River with her family and traveling to warm climates.
Fun Fact: Kathy's goal is to visit every island in the Caribbean
Brett Coldiron, MD, is one of the most distinguished Mohs surgeons in the world, having cured over 50,000 cases of skin cancers. In addition to founding the Skin Cancer Center, he has served as president, vice president and secretary-treasurer of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Dr. Coldiron is President of Ohio Dermatological Foundation, and past president of the American Academy of Dermatology, representing 18,000 dermatologists worldwide.
Qualifications
Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati
Ongoing research at the Skin Cancer Center, including:
Patient safety and quality improvement
Skin cancer epidemic
Benchmarks for quality of skin cancer care
Cost efficiencies of Mohs Surgery
American Academy of Dermatology - Immediate Past President (2015-16); President (2014-15); President Elect (2013-14); Board of Directors (2009-present)
Ohio State Medical Association - Counselor at Large (2015-2016)
American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology - President (2011-2012); Vice President (2010-2011); Secretary-Treasurer (2008-2010); Board of Directors (2005-2008)
Director, Good Samaritan TriHealth fellowship program in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (2010-Present)
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery - Board of Directors (2003-2006)
Cincinnati Dermatological Society - President (2004-2005)
Ohio Dermatological Association - President (1999-2000)
Ruby graduated from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, 45 years ago. She has worked in many different nursing fields with the longest being surgery. While working in Michigan, at Troy Beaumont Hospital, she helped develop a pre-surgery inservice for children called; "Surgical Safari".
Fun Facts: Ruby is a ventriloquist and has put on many childrens programs for churches and parties.