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Why Our Licensed Aesthetician Courtney LOVES Computer-Assisted Skin Analysis

At Peak Skin Center, we believe that caring for your skin should be as precise and personalized as possible. That’s why our licensed medical aesthetician, Courtney, is passionate about using computer-assisted skin analysis as the very first step in...read more


Skin Cancer

Mohs Surgery vs. Superficial Radiation Therapy: What Patients Need to Know

When it comes to treating skin cancer, patients today are faced with a variety of options. Two treatments often discussed are Mohs micrographic surgery and superficial radiation therapy (SRT, sometimes called IG-SRT when paired with imaging). While both approaches...read more


Practice News

Peak Skin Center Welcomes Gillian Elshanawany, PA-C

Peak Skin Center is growing, and we are thrilled to welcome Gillian Elshanawany, PA-C to our team. Gillian brings a passion for patient care and a strong foundation in clinical knowledge, and she will be providing a full range...read more


Practice News

Reaching New Heights: Welcome to Peak Skin Center

We’re excited to share an important update with you! Apex Skin Center will become Peak Skin Center on September 15, 2025. While our name has changed, our mission and values remain the same. This evolution better reflects our commitment...read more


Skin Cancer

Becoming a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon: What It Takes

July is typically the month when medical students become interns and residents graduate to become full independent physicians. While board-certified dermatologist and board-certified, fellowship trained Mohs surgeon Dr. Thomas Knackstedt has been in practice for over a decade, we...read more


Skin Cancer

Why Dermatologists Love Dermatoscopes: Understanding the Benefits and Uses

Dermatoscopes are a tool commonly used by dermatologists to examine the skin and diagnose skin conditions. Dermatoscopes are handheld devices that magnify the skin and allow for better visualization of skin structures and lesions. It’s a rare day where...read more