Skin Cancer & Dermatology Clinic at AMSD

Anir Dhir, M.D. Tucson's Top Rated Mohs Surgeon

Skin Cancer Screenings & Medical Dermatology

In addition to Mohs surgery, we offer Comprehensive Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Care at AMSD, including skin cancer screenings, biopsies, and non-Mohs excisions and topical therapy for cancers that may not need Mohs surgery.  These services are provided by Shelby Coplen, PA-C, a highly-trained and experienced Physician Assistant who joined our team in 2024. Shelby is also an expert in the treatment of rashes, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne. She is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm.  Please call us at (520) 612-7722 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to taking excellent care of you.

If you already have an established relationship with a trusted dermatologist, we are happy to address just the cancers needing our specialized Mohs surgical services.

SHELBY COPLEN, PA-C

Undergraduate

B.S. in Biology with Honors
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, May 2014

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2017

Accreditation

Board Certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Awards and Honors

Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society Member

Work Experience

Dyson Dermatology, Tucson, AZ, 2018 - 2024

Mesquite Gastroenterology & Surgery Center, Tucson, AZ, 2017 - 2018

Personal Interests

Hiking, traveling, and all things outdoor with her husband, who obtained his PhD from the University of Arizona, and their young daughter

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The care that you and your staff showed me when I had my nose surgery was phenomenal. I have never been to a doctor’s office that showed so much compassion for his patient and your staff was fantastic, too!

—ML
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We had a very positive experience at AZ Mohs Surgery. From Nathalie & good directions, kind eyes Lindsay’s reception, to beautiful Blanca’s good natured pre surgery banter and Dr. Dhir’s surgery – all went well and we appreciated our very fine treatment.

—JD
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I just want to thank all of you for being so nice to me and treating me really good.  It’s people like you all that make life worth living and make people want to go on.  Again, thank you for everything you done for me.  I will never forget your kindness.  Love all of you so much.  Thank you!

—KR
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I feel that my surgery experience was much more pleasant than I had expected because of your expertise along with your gentle, caring nature. You can't know how much that unexpected phone call meant to me.  Comments from family and friends have been that they cannot believe that it has been only a week since the surgery when they saw my forehead. I think they consider you a magician, too!! I hope I never need this type of surgery again but will not be concerned. Thank you.

—GC
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The word "courteous" carries an image by which I can think of my happy experience. I was treated as if I were a royal personage, an honored guest at the court of a king. The king’s royal physician performed the surgery! Please accept my thanks, Dr. Anir Dhir, for this memorable experience.

—W
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You and your staff, Erica, Blanca, and Alicia were so professional and so kind.  And your building...well, the design is just excellent.  Thanks again!

—JR
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I want to let you know what a wonderful staff I think you have!  From the girls at the desk to your nurses.  They made my first visit a pleasure.  Thanks again.

—LS
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Thank you for sharing with our Young-At-Heart group. We gained much knowledge from your informative presentation. Your enthusiasm and individual attention will stay with us a long time. The ladies are using the cream and they are praising it highly. Thanks again for giving your time to talk to us.

—CY
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