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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I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how happy I am concerning the care you gave me.  I tend to be quite critical of everything from medical service to cereal box design.  I even rate things on the traditional A to F scale.  I have never rated anything an A plus but Mohs broke through!

—JO
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I would like to thank you for the kindness you showed my wife in taking care of the scarring on her face.

—FS
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I wanted to take this opportunity this opportunity to thank you all for taking care of me before, during, and after my Mohs surgery.  The customer service, compassion, and kindness of every single staff member was absolutely stellar and you should be incredibly proud of your dedication to the patient!

—MH (nurse practitioner)
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Dr. Dhir and Jackie, I am blessed to have you be my Mohs team!  Thank you!

—DF
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Just a note to thank you for my surgery. The graft has taken well and it seems to be healing nicely. Since I was diagnosed with myeloma and lymphoma, I have been treated by a number of doctors and surgeons. You have been one of the very best. You were friendly, took time to explain things in easy-to-understand terms. You are a very skilled surgeon. I was treated more as a friend, not just another number. It's never fun to go to doctors, but you make it as enjoyable as possible. Thanks.

—PS
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I just wanted to thank you for being so great to work with during my treatments. It is great to be able to talk with someone so knowledgeable and understanding. I'll keep you posted on everything.  Thanks again

—JR
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Thank you so much! Sorry I cried. I get hormonal sometimes! You all were great and I appreciate everything you did for me!

—MW
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To you, my dear Dr. Dhir - your presence exudes experience and competence.  You have an incredible gift of being personable (no more than that - charming), real, yet focused with an incredible work ethic.

—JM