Dermatologic Procedures in Office Practice

Dr Usatine is a Professor of Family and Community Medicine and Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, as well as the founder and medical director of the University Health System Skin Clinic in San Antonio. He is the co-author of 10 medical/healthcare books and over 130 articles. He has won numerous teaching awards and loves teaching medical students to become compassionate doctors.Dr. Usatine has been working with medical students to provide health care to homeless families and the medically underserved since 1984. Dr. Usatine was recognized in 2000 as the national recipient of the Humanism in Medicine Award, by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dr. Usatine is involved with numerous national education efforts and is a contributor to the Watch and Learn video library for the Journal of Family Practice Online. Since 2000, he has been chosen yearly by his peers to be included in The Best Doctors in America.

4 Stars! "This book does a superb job explaining not only the mechanics of various surgical procedures but also sharing the author’s expert tips on how to do it “just right,” common mistakes to avoid, and basic details, such as the name of instruments he uses and the type of suture. The book’s purpose is to teach dermatologic procedural skills to dermatologists, dermatology residents, and other physicians. The audience is dermatologists and dermatology residents. [It] includes very good diagrams showing suturing techniques,... [and] it has thoughtful explanations for when a particular suture would be used and how to stop bleeding during surgery. There is a short chapter on implementing ultrasound in a dermatology practice for diagnostic evaluation. It is not sufficient for readers to become proficient in ultrasonography, but it opens the door for possibilities-the writing is clear and concise.... This is an unpretentious book that accomplishes its teaching objectives. I wholeheartedly endorse it." Review by Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025. Doody's Score: 94, 4 Stars!

• SECTION ONE Getting Started1. Preoperative Preparation2. Setting Up Your Office3. Anesthesia4. Hemostasis5. Selecting the Right Suture6. Suturing TechniquesSECTION TWO Basic Procedures7. Laceration Repair8. Choosing the Biopsy Type9. The Shave Biopsy10. The Punch Biopsy11. The Elliptical Excision12. Cysts and Lipomas13. Cryosurgery14. Electrosurgery15. Intralesional Injections16. Incision and Drainage17. Nail Procedures18. Dermoscopy of Skin Cancer and Benign Neoplasia19. Dermoscopy in General DermatologySECTION THREE Advanced Procedures20. Biopsies and Excisions in Challenging Locations21. Flaps22. Ultrasound in DermatologySECTION FOUR Putting It All Together23. Procedures to Treat Benign Conditions24. Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant and Premalignant Lesions25. Wound Care26. Complications27. When to Refer/Mohs Surgery28. Coding Common Skin ProceduresAPPENDIXA. Consent Forms and Patient Information HandoutsB. Procedures to Consider for Benign, Premalignant, and Malignant Conditions