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
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
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
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
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
Summer is in full swing in Fuquay Varina and beautiful central North Carolina. That means that many of us are active in the garden, on hiking trails, or golf courses where poison ivy readily grows. Poison ivy contact dermatitis...read more
