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Mohs Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Fellowship programs

Each year, SkinCare Physicians trains board eligible dermatologists in its Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Fellowship program which is accredited by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). One of these fellows is also trained more extensively in Mohs surgery under a fellowship program approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) and also certified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The programs are under the direction of doctors Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey S. Dover, Michael S. Kaminer, and Thomas E. Rohrer. All are internationally recognized experts in their field.

Fellows receive a broad exposure during the twelve month fellowship to all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine. This includes hands-on experience in procedures including injection of soft tissue fillers such as Restylane^®, fat transplantation, use of botulinum toxins, sclerotherapy and endovenous vein ablation, liposuction, Contour Threadlifts, and laser resurfacing.

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The fellows also spend a good deal of time during the year working with our Mohs surgeons, Doctors Rohrer and Kim, perfecting technique and skills in dermatologic surgery. In addition, the fellows receive in depth hands-on experience with the over twenty lasers and related devices present at SkinCare Physicians. The devices include Intense Pulsed Lights, Q-switched and long pulsed Alexandrite lasers, Q-switched and long pulsed Ruby lasers, Q-switched and long pulsed Nd:YAG lasers, Pulsed Dye lasers, KTP (532nm), mid infrared lasers, and CO2, Erbium and fractional lasers for resurfacing and rejuvenation. Some of the other technologies include radiofrequency, LEDs, and plasma devices. The fellows have the opportunity to use the latest technology available anywhere in the world.

By the end of the fellowship year, fellows have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all of the above procedures, and have a tremendous amount of hands-on experience with all of them. One recent fellow wrote: “What an incredible year![…] I am so excited by how much I learned from the nuances of surgical and cosmetic dermatology, to the art of dealing with patient, to the business of practice management. […] This year has completely transformed my practice of dermatology, and I am forever grateful.”

Current full-time fellows

Prachi Aggarwal, MD

Dr. Aggarwal, our Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Fellow, has a passion for combining the science of dermatology with the artistry of aesthetic medicine. She completed her dermatology residency at Northwestern University, where she served as Chief Resident of Cosmetics and Chief Resident of Recruitment. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University and before that graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis.
Throughout her training, Dr. Aggarwal has been particularly drawn to lasers, energy-based devices, and cosmetic dermatology. Her research has explored topics ranging from laser use in skin of color and body contouring to the effects of pregnancy-related hormones on the skin. She enjoys staying at the forefront of new technologies while approaching cosmetic treatments with a thoughtful, individualized philosophy: the best results should help patients feel like the most confident version of themselves.

Sarah Millan, MD

Dr. Sarah Millan is our Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Fellow with interests in cutaneous oncology, laser and procedural dermatology, and integrative dermatology. She completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University with a triple major in neuroscience, molecular and cellular biology, and Spanish. Prior to medical school, she spent two years conducting research at the National Institutes of Health. She then earned her medical degree with a concentration in clinical and translational research from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her dermatology residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. She also serves as an ambassador for the LearnSkin Integrative Dermatology Program. Dr. Millan is passionate about thoughtful, patient-centered care and committed to making dermatologic education more accessible. She founded Learn2Derm, a community-based initiative focused on skin health education and preventive care in underserved communities.

Current part-time fellow

Sarah Wack, MD

Dr. Wack is doing her Cosmetic fellowship on a part-time basis at SkinCare Physicians, while pursuing her Mohs fellowship at Brown University in Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from the University of Maryland before receiving her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As a senior in medical school, she won the Bernhard A. Goldmann Prize for her outstanding performance in dermatology. She then completed her residency at UPMC dermatology in Pittsburgh, PA. She is working alongside Drs. Christman, Dover, Kim and Labadie.

The fellows are actively involved in the ongoing clinical studies at SkinCare Physicians’ research facility, allowing them to gain significant and hands-on experience with many new laser and therapeutic devices.