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, curettage, 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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Dr. Dhir and staff were great. We appreciate everyone for their help and kindness we were shown.

—WA
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Thank you for taking good care of me. Mohs surgery is difficult. You all made it easier.

—TD
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Thank you so much for being so nice to me and for doing such a great job during my surgery!  Sorry I cried, but I was scared beyond words. I appreciate your professionalism and expertise!

—DK
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I'm doing great and my nose is beautiful, thanks to you! A great job!

—CM
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Fred so enjoyed visiting with you.  He thought you all were pretty spectacular.

—FB
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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.

—W
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I would like to thank you and your staff for the wonderful care I received in having my nose growth removed.  I appreciate how quickly you were able to see me and your expert care.

—MS
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Thank you so much for sharing your talents with me the last couple of years. You have been so kind and you can't imagine what a difference you have made in my life. You are a wonderful doctor!

—PB
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People like you make the world a brighter place! Everyone that I've met at your office has been so very nice and kind. I just want you to know that I sincerely appreciate all of you! Thank you so very much.

—MT
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We so appreciate the care & kindness you have given us.  We have told many friends about your wonderful staff & to have that large of staff & everyone being so awesome - amazing!

—DW