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Niels Holm, MB, BCh, MMEd(Derm), FCDerm(SA) Dermatologist, Private Practice, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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Michael J Wells, MD, FAAD Dermatologic/Mohs Surgeon, The Surgery Center at Plano Dermatology

Michael J Wells, MD, FAAD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association

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Christen M Mowad, MD Professor, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center

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William D James, MD Paul R Gross Professor of Dermatology, Vice-Chairman, Residency Program Director, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

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