About Dr. Alfonso Gonzalez, MD
Dr. Gonzalez is the Director of the Dermatopathology Laboratory of the Columbia Skin Clinic. He is Board Certified in Dermatopathology, and as such, is one of only a handful of physicians in South Carolina with advanced training in skin pathology. This makes him uniquely qualified to study specimens having any of the large spectrum of skin diseases, from melanoma and other skin cancers, to warts, and anything in between. For Dr. Gonzalez and for everybody at Columbia Skin Clinic, each patient and each specimen deserves the best diagnosis and treatment available today.
Medical School:
Universidad Autonoma, S.L.P., Mexico (1979)
Postgraduate:
Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1983)
Ph.D. degree in Experimental Pathology and Oncology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1990)
Training:
Anatomic Pathology Residency, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1987)
Dermatopathology Fellowship, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (1994)
Certification:
Anatomic Pathology, by the American Board of Pathology
Dermatopathology, by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology
Professional Organizations:
American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathology, International Society of Dermatopathology, South Carolina Medical Association, College of American Pathologists
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Columbia Skin Clinic
Our comprehensive dermatology practice offers the latest advancements in skin care treatments. Our in-house histology lab, which is run by our two dermatopathologists, offers the convenience of a one-stop treatment center with quicker test results. Trained in every facet of skin cancer from prevention to treatment, our board-certified physicians utilize everything from non-invasive procedures to cutting-edge Mohs surgery.
At Columbia Skin Clinic, we offer medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic services to design a treatment or regimen plan that works for your individual needs.