SMD is proud to welcome Dr. Ashley Decker to our practice, starting August 1, 2024. Dr. Decker is a distinguished board-certified dermatologist and a skilled Mohs surgeon who brings a wealth of experience and expertise in skin health. We are so excited for you to meet her!
Facts about Dr. Decker
Her Education & Experience:
Upon completion of fellowship, Dr. Decker was recruited to the faculty at Cooper University Hospital / Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. During her time at Cooper, she performed thousands of skin cancer surgeries and reconstructions, ran a complex cutaneous oncology clinic at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, and was involved with teaching at all levels of medical education. Dr. Decker also has extensive expertise in cosmetic dermatology including neuromodulators, soft tissue fillers, chemical peels, ablative/non-ablative laser, resurfacing, and sclerotherapy.
Her Passion & Philosophy:
Dr. Decker is committed to practicing empathetic and patient-centered medicine. She creates a safe environment that fosters open dialogue and a trusting relationship with each patient to create space for a collaborative approach to treatment and care. Due to her advanced skills in both surgical and cosmetic techniques, Dr. Decker delivers exquisite aesthetic outcomes.
Dr. Decker has numerous publications to her name, including original research in leading dermatology journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Dermatologic Surgery Journal. She is a frequently invited speaker at national dermatologic and Mohs conferences and holds leadership positions within the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology. She is passionate about educating medical trainees and sharing her knowledge with patients for their own self-care through the Derm Surgery Digest podcast and social media.
Her Life & Hobbies:
Dr. Decker grew up in Southern California and attended Cal Poly – SLO prior to moving east for medical school. After nearly 18 years on the east coast, she is ecstatic to be back on the west (best!) coast and to reunite with her family here in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Outside of work, Dr. Decker loves running (she just completed her 11th half marathon) and yoga, spending time with family/friends including her husband and two young daughters (plus their slightly mischievous mini-goldendoodle, Charlie Brown) traveling the world, and exploring new restaurants.
Book an Appointment with Dr. Decker
Dr. Decker will be offering a range of dermatological services beginning August 1, 2024, including (but not limited to):
- skin cancer screenings and biopsies
- diagnosis and management of benign and malignant skin neoplasms, including nonmelanoma skin cancer and melanoma, utilizing non-surgical and surgical treatment options including cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, ED&C, wide local excision, Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction
- cosmetic dermatology, injectables, lasers, and chemical peels
- general dermatology, dermatitis, psoriasis, rashes, rosacea
- sclerotherapy
Please call the office at 415-887-9758 to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Decker. She looks forward to meeting you soon!