Dermatologist and MOHS Surgeon, Sharon Horton, MD, Provides Services for the Greater Chicago Area
Get to know Dermatologist and MOHS Surgeon Dr. Sharon Horton, who serves the Chicago area at her private practice and several regional hospitals.
Dr. Horton completed her medical degree at the Chicago Medical School. She undertook 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 micrographic surgery, and reconstructive surgery.
In addition to her private practice, Advanced Dermatology and MOHS Surgery located in Batavia, IL, Dr. Horton is affiliated with Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital, both located in the Greater Chicago area. She has been certified to practice dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology and maintains an official affiliation with the Northwestern Medicine Physician Network.
Dr. Horton is a professional member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Society of Dermatopathology and the American College of Physicians. Additionally, she has published numerous publications and has presented several lectures on a variety of topics related to her field of study.
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist treats diseases, in the widest sense, as well as some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails. Mohs Surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains. Mohs surgery is also known as Mohs micrographic surgery.
Dr. Horton’s 28 years of experience allow her to treat many different patients over the course of a day. She additionally speaks Spanish at her practice so that she can reach as many patients as possible. For her hard work and dedication to the field, Dr. Horton has earned several honors and awards throughout her career.
Learn More About Dr. Sharon Horton:
Through her FindATopDoc.com Profile: https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2590847-Sharon-Horton-dermatologist-Batavia-IL-60510 Find her also through her Advanced Dermatology and MOHS surgery webpage: https://www.adv-derm-mohs.com/about-our-doctor.html. She can also be reached via phone at: 630-482-3700. Dr. Horton is based out of Batavia and Chicago, IL.
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