Medical Expertise of Dr. Sandra Surbrugg, MD
About Dr. Sandra Surbrugg, MD
Dr. Surbrugg is a board certified dermatologist who has been practicing dermatology since 1985. A native of Colorado, she attended the University of Colorado to earn a Bachelor of Science degree as a Child Health Associate, returning to earn her medical degree with honors in 1981. Dr. Surbrugg completed an internship in pediatrics and a residency in dermatology, both at the University of Colorado.
She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, specializing in dermatologic surgery and dermatopathology. Dr. Surbrugg has served on the Credentials, Pharmacy-therapeutics, Medical Records and Peer Review committees at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She has also served as Chief of Staff of the hospital.
Her professional affiliations include; American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Wyoming Medical Society, Women’s Dermatologic Society, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and Colorado Dermatologic Society, as well as her community involvement with the American Cancer Society, Laramie County Community College Foundation, Laramie County United Way, Wyoming Health Insurance Risk Pool and the Wyoming Medicare Advisory Committee.
Dr. Surbrugg and her husband, Dr. Robert Prentice have two grown children and enjoy skiing, bicycling and traveling.
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