In addition to Mohs surgery, we offer Comprehensive Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Care at AMSD, including skin cancer screenings, biopsies, non-Mohs excisions, curettage, and topical therapy for cancers that may not need Mohs surgery. These services are provided by Shelby Coplen, PA-C, Taylor Foxworthy, PA-C, Tabitha Bayne, PA-C, and Alyssa Anderson, FNP-C: highly-trained and experienced Physician Assistants and a Nurse Practitioner who previously practiced together and then joined our team in 2024-26. Shelby, Taylor, Tabitha, and Alyssa are also experts in the treatment of rashes, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne. Shelby is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm. Taylor works on Tuesday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm. Tabitha cares for patients on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm. Alyssa is in-office from Tuesday to 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. SAME WEEK APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.
Please note that our clinic does not specialize in cosmetic services or disorders of hair and nails.
B.S. in Biology with Honors
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, May 2014
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2017
Board Certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society Member
Dyson Dermatology, Tucson, AZ, 2018 - 2024
Mesquite Gastroenterology & Surgery Center, Tucson, AZ, 2017 - 2018
Hiking, traveling, and all things outdoor with her husband, who obtained his PhD from the University of Arizona, and their young daughter
B.S. in Biochemistry
University of Arizona, 2016
Northern Arizona University, 2020
Board Certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Skyline Pediatrics, Tucson, AZ, 2020-25
Dyson Dermatology, Tucson, AZ, 2020-21
TFoxPhotos, Owner, Tucson, AZ, 2012-present
Photography, spending time with family, cheering University of Arizona basketball, attending Broadway shows, and doting on her nieces and nephews
B.S. in Psychology and Physiology (Minors in Chemistry & Studio Art)
University of Arizona, 2009
Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Montana, 2014
Board Certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) since 2014
American Academy of Dermatology DermCare Team Member since 2016
New England Dermatology Society (NEDS) Member since 2016
Corvallis Clinic Dermatology, Corvallis, OR, 2023-25
Dyson Dermatology, Tucson, AZ, 2017-22
Massachusetts General Hospital Dermatology, 2015-16
Spending time with family and friends, cooking, and hiking
Associate of Science in Nursing
Ohio University, Athens, OH, 2012. GPA 3.8
West Coast University, 2021. GPA 3.8
Arizona CNP License, Arizona Compact State RN License
Specialists in Dermatology, Tucson, AZ, 2021- 2026
Tucson Medical Center, Adult & Pediatric Emergency Nursing Care, Tucson, AZ, 2014 - 2021
Originally born and raised on a farm in a small town in Ohio, Alyssa enjoys returning to her Midwestern roots and remains a devoted Ohio State football fan. Outside of the office, she enjoys playing the piano and spending quality time with her husband, her daughter, and their two dogs and two cats.
In my observation, it is clear very little goes on in your office without distinct deliberation. It seems you have an exact process for everything – from the knock on the door while a patient is waiting to the language on the handout being exact, engaging, and grammatically correct. You are not only an outstanding surgeon, but an outstanding businessman/ manager/etc. It shows in your office and in your people.
A young lady at the entrance greeted me in such a friendly manner that the expression on her face, her posture, and her words caught my attention. The instructions are also striking: "you may bathe", "please try to stop smoking", "we would prefer", "please perform a few days", "please be patient as you heal." And finally, "We wish you a speedy recovery." These instructions come from doctors and nurses who are authorities in dermatology. Yet, they are delightfully modest.
Words can never convey the depth of our gratitude in the treatment of our mother. Going the extra mile with follow-up phone calls and the prayers were greatly appreciated to relieve our fears and concerns. The kindness and compassion that was shown to her and even to us was so deeply felt. Thank you and your staff for everything.
You are truly exceptional. As for your staff, I am most appreciative of their care also. They welcomed me, treated me splendidly and kept me in an excellent state of mind. I had no questions that they couldn't answer and their conduct built confidence in me. Kudos to your entire organization.
Just a note to thank you for being so diligent in your pursuit of skin cancer. Because you caution 'on the safe side', you were able to detect my basal cell (carcinoma) very early. I also want to thank you for referring me to Dr. Dhir. He was a dear! Thanks again for your care!
I wanted to thank you and your staff for taking such good care of me when I visited the surgery center. I was happy to be treated so kindly and really appreciate that your nurses went out of their way to make me comfortable and help accommodate me with my modesty / religious preferences. Thank you.
Three days have passed since your removal of the cancer from my face. The pain from the surgery has been light and tolerable. There has been no need for pills to relieve this pain. There are no signs of bleeding or of swelling. You mentioned the danger to a nerve which controls the mouth, had the cancer not been removed. The body is wonderfully made! It has never occurred to me that there is a mechanism which enables us to open our mouths.
A very relaxed and comfortable procedure. I was treated in a very kindly and gentle manner which made the whole process very comfortable. I am having a speedy recovery showing good care and a successful procedure.
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!
