Dr. Mark Zalla, MD
Mohs Surgery
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Mark Zalla, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon providing medical, surgical and cosmetic care to patients in the Northern Kentucky area.
About Dr. Mark Zalla, MD
Professional Dermatology Affiliations
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery (ACMS) - Past Board Member
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
- American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (ASLSM)
- Southwestern, Kentucky, and Cincinnati Dermatological Societies
Dr. Zalla is an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and in on the clinical staff at St. Elizabeth Health Care.
Conditions Treated
Tips & Wisdom
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Patient Education Resources
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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 ...
Education & Training
- Residency: Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- Internship: Medical University of South Carolina
- Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Dr. Zalla is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed a three-year residency in dermatology and a one-year Fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Before joining Dermatology Associates, Dr. Zalla established and directed the division of Dermatologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale.
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Associates of Northern Kentucky
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