Advanced Training & Oncologic Perspective
Dr. Decker completed fellowship training in Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology at Cooper University Hospital as part of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Network. During her tenure, she established a multidisciplinary high-risk cutaneous oncology clinic and led a monthly multidisciplinary skin cancer tumor board, collaborating closely with specialists in:
- Medical oncology
- Radiation oncology
- Head and neck surgery
- Pathology
- Radiology
This multidisciplinary experience informs an oncology-driven approach to complex skin cancer management grounded in margin control, long-term outcomes, and coordinated care.
Indications for Referral
Referrals are welcomed for routine and complex skin cancer cases, including when in-house Mohs surgery is not available. Cases that may benefit from referral include:
Southern Marin Dermatology is committed to partnership, not competition. Our role is to provide advanced surgical management while ensuring patients return to their referring clinicians for longitudinal dermatologic care.
Referring clinicians remain an essential part of the patient’s care team at every stage.
Ready to Refer a Patient?
Our clinical and administrative team can assist with scheduling, records transfer, pathology reports, and care coordination.
What to Include
- Patient demographics
- Pathology report (if available)
- Relevant clinical notes
- Photos (if available)
What You Can Expect
✓ Timely scheduling
✓ Operative and pathology reports
✓ Direct communication when needed
✓ Return of patients to your practice for ongoing dermatologic care
