About Dr. James Spencer, MD
Dr. Spencer is an internationally recognized expert in skin cancer treatment and cosmetic dermatology. A frequent speaker at medical symposiums both here and abroad, he is a sought after educator for other physicians to learn cosmetic and laser surgery, and is the author of over 60 scientific publications. He received his graduate degree in Molecular Biology from Stanford University and his Medical degree from Columbia University.
He trained in Dermatology at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York and completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly specialized technique for the treatment of skin cancer that allows the highest cure rates possible.
He has previously been the Director of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Miami and most recently the Director of of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He has now relocated to practice in the Tampa Bay area.
He trained in Dermatology at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York and completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly specialized technique for the treatment of skin cancer that allows the highest cure rates possible.
He has previously been the Director of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Miami and most recently the Director of of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He has now relocated to practice in the Tampa Bay area.
Patient Education Resources
How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
Rosacea Medication Savings
Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...