Solano Dermatology Associates

As published in the Vacaville Chamber Newsletter

Local Skin Cancer Screening Event Saved Lives

Solano Dermatology Associates announced the success of its two free skin cancer screening events held during May, Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

During the course of the two events, Solano Dermatology’s doctors screened more than 100 Solano County residents.

Two cases of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, were found. “I am pleased to report our team was able to arrange same-day referrals for these patients in order to get the melanoma treated immediately. Both patients are now doing well,” explained Solano Dermatology Senior Partner, Dr. John Geisse. “As one of the cases was life-threatening, we are so glad to have found it and enabled treatment before it was too late.”

With rising rates of skin cancer, dermatologists stress the importance of prevention education, early detection and prompt treatment of skin cancer. One American dies of melanoma almost every hour, with nearly 9,000 deaths from it last year alone. Early detection of melanomas has up to a 99 percent survival rate.

With five locations, Solano Dermatology Associates provides quality dermatological care to Solano County and the surrounding areas, including special expertise in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, dermatopathology, treatment of varicose veins, pediatric dermatology, allergic contact dermatitis, advanced treatment of psoriasis, phototherapy and cosmetic dermatology.

As published in the Vacaville Chamber Newsletter

Press Release

VALLEJO, Calif., April 7, 2010 – Solano Dermatology Associates announced it will purchase the practice of longtime St. Helena dermatologist, Dr. Carol Isaacs at 10 Woodland Road, Suite 501 in St. Helena.

Following the announcement of Dr. Isaacs’ leave of absence in November 2009, Solano Dermatology Associates’ Dr. Christine Kilcline has been treating the St. Helena practice’s patients and will now continue to do so under the new name Solano Dermatology Associates. The office staff will remain the same.

“Dr. Isaacs is a pillar in the St. Helena community and we are glad to help her make this transition,” explained Solano Dermatology Associates, Senior Partner, Dr. John Geisse.
“We are honored to have the pleasure of caring for Dr. Isaacs’ patients and are excited to become a part of the St. Helena healthcare community.”

Dr. Kilcline is board certified in dermatology and pediatric dermatology. She received her dermatology training from the University of California at San Francisco and completed her pediatric dermatology fellowship at the University of California at San Diego. In addition, she was a clinical research fellow at the UCSF Psoriasis Treatment Center.

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About Solano Dermatology Associates

With five locations, Solano Dermatology Associates provides quality dermatological care to Solano County and the surrounding areas. Solano Dermatology has offered complete dermatology and dermatologic surgery services for all aspects of skin, nails and hair for six decades. Our physicians provide state-of-the-art dermatologic care with special expertise in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, dermatopathology, treatment of varicose veins, pediatric dermatology, allergic contact dermatitis, advanced treatment of psoriasis, phototherapy and cosmetic dermatology. Visit www.solanodermatology.com or call (707) 643-5785 for more information.

The Reporter

We are now seeing patients in our St. Helena Office.
10 Woodland Rd., Suite 501
St. Helena, CA 94574
Tel: (707) 963-5450
Practitioners at our St. Helena Dermatology Office:

• Christine Kilcline, MD
• Meghan Kennedy, PA-C

We are now seeing patients in our El Cerrito Office.
6431 Fairmount Ave., Suite 3
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Tel: (510) 527-8865
Fax: (510) 527-4123
Physicians at our El Cerrito Dermatology Office:

• Camilla McCalmont, MD
• Mark Ruben, MD
• Jennifer Fu, MD