Dr. S. Teri McGillis, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Cosmetic Dermatology,
Dermatologic Surgery,
Mohs Surgery

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DermaSurgery Center, PC
230 Harrisburg Ave. Suite 4
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
For an appointment, call (717) 399-9800
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About Dr. S. Teri McGillis, MD

Dr. Susan Teri McGillis is the director/owner of Lancaster DermaSurgery Center (DSC). She is a board certified dermatologist and a fellowship trained MOHS surgeon. She is originally from California and her father is a dermatologist.

 

Dr. McGillis graduated from University of California at Davis Medical School. Her internship was in San Francisco and residency at U.C. Davis. She was selected to complete a post-graduate fellowship in dermatologic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic where she concentrated on cosmetics, laser therapies and treatment of skin cancer. She remained on staff for almost 20 years.

 

Dr. McGillis is internationally recognized, having spoken or taught in such places as Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, Brazil and Germany as well as throughout the United States. She has published many articles and written book chapters to help advance her specialty. She came to Lancaster in 2007 to bring her expertise in the area.

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