Leonard H. Goldberg, MD, FRCP

Mohs Surgery & Dermatologic Surgery

Dr. Goldberg, a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, is world-renowned in the field of dermatologic surgery. He is a leader in Mohs micrographic surgery and is both a recognized speaker and author of more than 200 publications on this subject. He was Chief of Dermatologic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and is a member of numerous professional societies and committees, including the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a Fellowship Director for the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, a board member and trustee of the Texas Dermatology Society and a past President of the Houston Dermatological Society. Dr. Goldberg is an active staff member of The Methodist Hospital and Program Director of The Procedural Dermatology Fellowship sponsored by The Methodist Hospital – Houston.

Here is a partial list of published works:

GOLDBERG L.H., ROLLEFSON-CHANG J.R., BAER S.C., SCHMIDT J.D. Proliferativeactinic keratosis: Three representative cases. J Am Acad Dermatol, 26(1):65-69, 2000.

SCHROEDER T.L., MAC FARLANE D.F. and GOLDBERG L.H. Pain as an atypical presentation of squamous cell carcinoma. Dermatol Surg, 24(2):263-266. 1998.

GOLDBERG L.H. Basal cell carcinoma as a predictor for other cancers. Lancet, 8;349(9053):664-665, 1997.

MAC FARLANE D.F., PUSTELNY B.L. and GOLDBERG L.H. Mohs surgery for nonagenerians. Dermatol Surg, 23(9):848-849. 1997.

HUMPHREYS T.R., GOLDBERG L.H. and WIEMER D.R. Repair of defects of the nasal ala. Review. J. Dermatol Surg, 23(5):335-349; quiz 350-351, 1997.

BURNS M.K., CHEN S.P. and GOLDBERG L.H. Microcystic adnexal carcinoma: Ten cases treated by Mohs micrographic surgery. J Dermatol Surg Oncol, 20(7):429-434, 1994.

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Arash Kimyai-Asadi, MD

Mohs Surgery & Dermatologic Surgery

Arash Kimyai-Asadi, M.D. is a board-certified Dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancers. During his 3 years as an undergraduate student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Arts and Science, he completed a triple major, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with Bachelors of Arts in Biology, Philosophy, and Psychology. He subsequently attended medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his dermatology training at the prestigious Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at New York University, where he served as a resident and chief resident. Subsequently, he completed a Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship accredited by the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at DermSurgery Associates with Dr. Leonard Goldberg.

Dr. Asadi has published over 75 articles and book chapters in clinical and surgical dermatology. His current research focuses on techniques that improve cancer detection at surgical margins thereby minimizing recurrence rates after cancers are surgically removed, as well as improved techniques for aesthetic reconstruction of the face after skin cancer removal. He is regularly invited to present his techniques and research findings at national meetings that focus on dermatologic and reconstructive surgery. He is a member of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Academy of Dermatology. As an expert in skin cancer surgery and aesthetic reconstruction after removal of skin cancers, he receives hundreds of referrals each year from dermatologists around the Houston metropolitan area and beyond.

Here is a partial list of published works:

Kimyai-Asadi A, Goldberg LH, Nemeth A, Friedman PM, Jih MH. Mohs micrographic surgery for elliptical excision of skin tumors: A surgical and histologic study. Dermatol Surg 2004; 30:1310-7.

Anwar J, Wrone DA, Kimyai-Asadi A, Alam M. The development of actinic keratosis into invasive squamous cell carcinoma: Evidence and evolving classification schemes. Clin Dermatol 2004; 22:189-96.

Kimyai-Asadi A, Hale EK, Schmultz CA, Goldberg D, Hanke CW, Moy R. Mohs surgery revisited: 25 key articles. J Drugs Dermatol 2002; 1:185-9.

Kimyai-Asadi A, Kotcher LB, Jih MH. The molecular basis of hereditary palmoplantar keratodermas. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 47:327-43

Kimyai-Asadi A, Jih MH. Paraneoplastic pemphigus. Int J Dermatol 2001; 40:367-72.

Kimyai-Asadi A, Jih MH, Freedberg IM. Epidermal Cell Kinetics, Epidermal Differentiation, and Keratinization. In: Freedberg IM, Eisen AZ, Wolff K, Austen KF, Goldsmith LA, Katz SI, editors. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 6th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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Ming H. Jih, MD PhD

General and Cosmetic Dermatology

Ming H. Jih, MD, PhD is a board-certified Dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and laser surgery of the skin and the treatment of skin cancer. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology from the University of California at Los Angeles. She graduated as valedictorian of her medical school class at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. She then completed her dermatology residency training at the prestigious New York University Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, where she served as a resident and chief resident. Subsequently she completed a fellowship in Laser and Dermatologic Surgery at DermSurgery Associates. Dr. Jih is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, and the American Academy of Dermatology. She is on staff at the Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. Jih also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Jih has presented her research at numerous dermatologic professional meetings and has published extensively in both basic science and clinical medical journals, authoring over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. For her research, she was awarded the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Young Investigator Award in 2004. Her current clinical interests include dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

Here is a partial list of published works:

Jih MH, Friedman PM, Kimyai-Asadi A, Goldberg LH. Successful treatment of a chronic atrophic dog-bite scar with the 1450-nm diode laser. Dermatol Surg 2004; 30:1161-3.

Jih MH, Friedman PM, Sadick N, Marquez DK, Kimyai-Asadi A, Goldberg LH. 60-minute application of S-Caine Peel prior to 1,064 nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser treatment of leg veins. Lasers Surg Med 2004; 34:446-50.

Jih MH. Linear unilateral basal-cell nevus syndrome with comedones. Dermatol Online J 2002; 8:12.

Kimyai-Asadi A, Jih MH. Follicular toxic effects of chimeric anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibody cetuximab used to treat human solid tumors. Arch Dermatol 2002; 138:129-31.

Jih MH, Friedman PM, Goldberg LH, Kimyai-Asadi A. Curettage prior to Mohs micrographic surgery: A retrspective, prospective and comparative study. Dermatol Surg 2004. Jih MH, Kimyai-Asadi A, Freedberg IM. Exfoliative Dermatitis. In: Freedberg IM, Eisen AZ, Wolff K, Austen KF, Goldsmith LA, Katz SI, editors. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 6th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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Lucile White, MD

Cosmetic Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery

Dr. White completed her undergraduate training at Princeton University and received her medical degree with honors from the University of Chicago School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Dermatology at the University of Chicago hospitals, where she served as Chief Resident. She completed an additional fellowship year of training in Mohs surgery, lasers, and cosmetics at Northwestern University. Prior to relocating to Houston, Dr. White served as faculty in Dermatology at Northwestern University in Chicago.

She is frequently published in the dermatology journals and has written numerous book chapters. Currently, Dr. White lives in West University with her 3 children and husband, who is a plastic surgeon at MD Anderson.

Dr. White is on staff at The Methodist Hospital – Houston, is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, Women’s Dermatological Society and the American Society of Laser and Medical Surgery.

Some of her recent appointments include: Women’s Dermatologic Surgeons Committee of the AAD, Website Development for the WDS, The AAD Workforce Taskforce, the AAD’s Interdisciplinary Education Taskforce and the Alumi Schools Committee – Outreach Chair, Princeton University.

Sindy C. Pang, MD

General and Cosmetic Dermatology

Sindy C. Pang, MD is a board-certified Dermatologist specializing in skin care for all ages. She is a graduate of Brown University (magna cum laude) and received her degree in Medicine from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Pang subsequently completed her Dermatology Residency and Internal Medicine Internship at the University of Texas, Houston. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Dermatological Society, American Academy of Dermatology and Houston Dermatological Society. Dr. Pang has privileges at the Methodist Hospital. Her clinical interests include general dermatology and diagnosis of skin cancers. Dr. Pang treats acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, warts, scars, rashes, skin cancer and pre-cancers. In addition, she performs procedures such as mole removal, skin tag removal, chemical peels, Botox, and cosmetic fillers. She has extensive training and experience in treating patients with a variety of dermatological needs and prides herself on treating each patient as a unique individual. She speaks Taiwanese, Mandarin and Spanish.