Acne is a common – and treatable – skin condition that occurs when pores become clogged, resulting in whiteheads, blackheads, cysts or red bumps. We treat them all – fast!
Actinic Keratosis
A rough, scaly patch, bump or reddish spot on areas of the skin often exposed to the sun. If untreated, it can develop into a skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. When detected early, most basal cell carcinomas can be treated and cured and are not considered life-threatening.
Excisions & Biopsies
Excisions are small surgeries to remove lesions from the body. They are done to remove a problematic lesion – like skin cancer – or to get a biopsy for laboratory diagnosis.
Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Regular screenings with your dermatologist find cancer earlier, minimizing risk of spread. Schedule your annual exam now!
Skin Cancer Treatment
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled overgrowth of abnormal skin cells. When caught early, it can be very treatable.
Skin Pigmentation
Skin pigmentation disorders can change the color of your skin. We can treat undesired pigmentation with chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing.
Chris is an experienced dermatology provider serving the Wheeling, West Virginia community. After earning his undergraduate degree from Washington and Jefferson College in 1995, Chris completed the Graduate Physician Assistant Program at Chatham University in 1999. He has been a board-certified Physician Assistant for the past 24 years, all of which he has spent working in private dermatology practices in Pittsburgh and Wheeling. Chris joined Mountain State Dermatology in 2018 and has helped grow the Wheeling, West Virginia office into the success that it is today. He focuses on medical dermatology with special interest in acne, actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, skin cancer screenings, skin cancer treatment and skin pigmentation.
Him and his family reside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He enjoys music, baseball, American history, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Credentials
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Graduate Physician Assistant Program, Chatham University
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PA-C, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
