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The Frankel Family Division of Melanocytic Tumors

Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
With the extraordinary generosity of David Frankel, M.D., and his family, the Miller School’s Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery has established The Frankel Family Division of Melanocytic Tumors, bringing researchers and physicians one step closer to conquering a formidable foe.

Our Team

Barbara Bedogni, Ph.D.

Barbara Bedogni, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Special Interests: Melanoma skin cancer, basic mechanisms of melanoma development and progression, animal models of melanoma, therapeutics. 
Elgart, George, M.D.

George Elgart, M.D.

Professor & Vice Chair-Education

Special Interests: Autoimmune blistering diseases, melanoma, immunodermatology & dermatopathology.

Hu, Shasa, M.D.

Shasa Hu, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Special Interests: Melanoma, pigmented lesions.

Natalia Jaimes, M.D.

Natalia Jaimes, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Special Interests: Early detection of skin cancer, dermoscopy, digital monitoring of pigmented lesions, confocal microscopy, melanoma and nevi.

Nouri, Keyvan, M.D.

Keyvan Nouri, M.D.

Professor
Louis C. Skinner, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Dermatology
Richard Helfman Professor of Dermatologic Surgery
Chief of Dermatology Services at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
Director of Mohs, Dermatologic & Laser Surgery
Director of Surgical Training

Special Interests: Mohs, micrographic surgery, dermatologic & laser surgery.
Alyx Rosen Aigen, M.D.

Alyx Rosen, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Special Interests: Dermatologic and oncologic surgery, skin cancer treatment, dermatologic adverse events from cancer therapies, optimizing aesthetic outcomes following oncologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.

Jennifer C. Tang, M.D.

Jennifer Tang, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Special Interests: High risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas and chronic wounds.