Dr. Sharon Horton, MD
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About Dr. Sharon Horton, MD
Dr. Horton earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She completed an internal medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center and a dermatology residency at Wayne State University, where she was the Chief Resident. She received additional training through a one-year fellowship in Mohs surgery at the Stough Clinic in Arkansas. Her special interests include skin cancer surgery, Mohs surgery, reconstructive surgery, and Botox.
Dr. Horton is a professional member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, The American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. In addition, she is certified with both the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has published numerous publications and has presented several lectures on a variety of topics related to her field of study.
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