Dr. Jim Chow, MD
Cosmetic Dermatology,
Mohs Surgery
Medical Expertise of Dr. Jim Chow, MD
About Dr. Jim Chow, MD
Dr. Jim Chow, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon providing care to patients in the Columbia, SC area at Columbia Skin Clinic.
Dr. Chow is a member of multiple esteemed medical professional organizations. Local organizations include the South Carolina Medical Association, South Carolina Dermatological Association, and the Columbia Medical Society.
Dr. Chow also serves as Associate Director of Dermatology/Dermatologic Surgery and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery a the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine. He has also served on the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners since 2006.
Dr. Chow is the recipient of multiple awards, including South Carolina Physician of the Year by the South Carolina Medical Association (2005), Order of the Palmetto by the Governor (2005), Palmetto Cross by the Adjuntant General, and South Carolina Dermatologist of the Year (2007) by the South Carolina Dermatology Association.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Medical School: University of South Carolina (1980-1985)
- Dermatology Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Medical Institution
- Wound Healing Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Professional Affiliations
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.