About Dr. Gavin Powell, MD
Gavin R. Powell, MD founded the Dermatology and Laser Center of Canyon County in August of 2004, with the primary goal of providing compassionate and professional skin care for his patients. The practice started with three employees including Dr. Powell and now the practice provides employment for 20 people including four clinical providers.
Dr. Powell has performed thousands of skin cancer surgical procedures over the years, which is the primary focus of his practice. In addition, he maintains an active general dermatology practice treating both common and rare diseases of the skin and has 15 years of experience and counting with the use of lasers for both cosmetic and medical conditions. He is also well versed in the use of injectable fillers and neurotoxins for cosmetic enhancement.
Dr. Powell is a published author within the specialty of Dermatology and is active academically teaching fellow physicians, medical students and the community the science of skin care.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
Undergraduate/Medical School
- Bachelor of Science Southern Methodist University 1991
- Doctor of Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas 1995 (Alpha Omega Alpha)
Post Graduate Training
- Family Medicine internship and residency Ft. Collins Family Medicine Residency Program 1998
- Dermatology Residency University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 2004