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Mark D. Gaughan, M.D., P.C.

Baccalaureate Degree:
University of New Mexico

Medical School and Year of Graduation:
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1997,

Residency Training:
University of New Mexico Department of Dematology, 2001

Professional Biography:

Dr. Mark Gaughan was trained in Dermatology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine under Dr. R. Steven Padilla and Dr. E. Ben Smith. He is trained in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery and laser surgery. Dr. Gaughan joined his father in practice at Durango Dermatology in 2001. Special interests include treatment of skin cancer, laser surgery, Mohs surgery and treatment of aging skin. Prior to medical school, Dr. Gaughan was a helicopter pilot in the Army flying UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters at Ft. Bragg, NC. He also served in Operation Desert Storm as a medical evacuation pilot and later served as the flight surgeon for the New Mexico Army National Guard.

Professional Memberships

Fellow - American Academy of Dermatology
Fellow - American Society of Mohs Surgeons
Fellow - American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
Fellow - American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Member - American Medical Society
Member - Colorado Medical Society
Member - Colorado Dermatology Society
Member - New Mexico Dermatology Society

 

Lawrence J. Gaughan, M.D., P.C.

Baccalaureate Degree:
Fort Hays State

Medical School and Year of Graduation:
University of Kansas, 1962

Residency Training:
University of Texas, 1970

Professional Biography:

Following graduation from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Lawrence J. Gaughan had a mixed internship at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He then served as a Captain in the Army stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. After being discharged, Dr. Gaughan completed one year of radiology at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, then went to Galveston Island to finish his schooling in dermatology at the University of Texas Medical Branch. After he completed his residency at the University of Texas, Dr. Gaughan moved to Durango, Colorado in 1970 to start up a private practice. Dr. Gaughan has extensive training and experience in general dermatology, skin cancer surgery, laser surgery and Mohs surgery.

Professional Memberships

Fellow - American Academy of Dermatology
Fellow - American Society of Mohs Surgeons
Fellow - American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
Fellow - American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Member - American Medical Society
Member - Colorado Medical Society
Member - Colorado Dermatology Society
Member - New Mexico Dermatology Society

 

Kristin E. Pogue, MPAS, PA-C

 

Baccalaureate Degree

Texas A&M University

 

Physician Assistant School and Year of Graduation

University of Texas Medical School, 2006

 

Professional Memberships

Member- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

Member- Coalition of Outdoor Medicine Physician Assistants

 

Professional Biography:

Kristin joined Durango Dermatology in October 2006 after completing her Physician Assistant education at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.  During her training she began to focus in on dermatology completing rotations in Galveston and spending additional time at other university and private dermatology practices. Kristin's special interests are skin cancer prevention and education.   Since moving to Durango, Kristin has avidly pursued her passion for the outdoors with cycling, climbing and running.  She also volunteers her time with a community initiative for primary care in LaPlata county.