Dr. Ramin Fathi: Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Key Points
- Board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon
- Founder and director of Phoenix Surgical Dermatology Group
- 15,000+ Mohs surgery cases performed
- Over a decade of specialized surgical experience in skin cancer treatment
- Fellowship-trained in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Scientific Program Chair for the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) 2025 Annual Meeting
- Faculty appointments at Mayo Clinic Arizona, Midwestern University, and Creighton University School of Medicine
- Frequent invited speaker at AAD, ASDS, and ACMS national meetings
- Named Top Doctor in Phoenix Magazine, including the top vote-getter in 2025 and 2026
Dr. Fathi By the Numbers
- 15,000+ Mohs surgery cases performed
- Over a decade of specialized surgical experience
- Board-certified dermatologist
- Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon
- 3 academic faculty appointments (Mayo Clinic Arizona, Midwestern University, Creighton University School of Medicine)
- National leadership role as Scientific Program Chair for the ACMS 2025 Annual Meeting
- Multiple Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor recognitions, including
top vote-getter in 2025 and 2026
About Dr. Ramin Fathi
Dr. Ramin Fathi is the founder and director of Phoenix Surgical Dermatology Group, where he set out to provide world-class dermatologic care to the people of Arizona. His vision is simple but uncompromising: cutting-edge medicine delivered by a team dedicated to excellence, compassion, and a welcoming patient experience.
Dr. Fathi is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with over a decade of specialized surgical experience in skin cancer treatment. Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 15,000 Mohs surgery cases, providing advanced care for patients with skin cancer and other complex dermatologic conditions.
Education and Medical Training
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Fathi graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a degree in accounting before earning his medical degree at Rush Medical College, where he graduated at the top of his class and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
He completed his transitional year internship at the Colorado Health Foundation in Denver, Colorado, followed by dermatology residency at the University of Colorado Denver, where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for excellence in clinical care, leadership, and service.
Dr. Fathi then completed an intensive fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he received advanced training in skin cancer surgery and complex reconstruction. While there, he was honored with the Resident Teaching Award for his commitment to educating future physicians.
Leadership in Dermatologic Surgery
Today, Dr. Fathi is recognized nationally as a leader in dermatologic surgery. He serves as the Scientific Program Chair for the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) 2025 Annual Meeting and is a frequent invited speaker at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and ACMS annual meetings.
His expertise includes:
- Surgical innovation
- Skin cancer management
- Complex facial reconstruction
- Patient experience in dermatology
Academic and Teaching Roles
In addition to leading his practice, Dr. Fathi holds faculty appointments at:
- Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Midwestern University
- Creighton University School of Medicine
In these roles, he trains medical students, residents, and fellows in dermatology and dermatologic surgery.
Recognition by Peers
Dr. Fathi’s peers have voted him Top Doctor in Phoenix Magazine multiple years in a row, including being the top vote-getter among dermatologists in 2025 and again in 2026.
Commitment to Skin Cancer Care
With 15,000+ Mohs surgery cases performed and over a decade of specialized surgical experience, Dr. Fathi continues to focus on delivering precise surgical care and a welcoming patient experience.
Whether in the operating room, speaking at a national conference, or mentoring the next generation of dermatologists, Dr. Fathi’s mission is to combine
precision, artistry, and compassion to deliver the very best in skin cancer care.
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