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.
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
Special thanks for performing surgery on my face recently . I appreciate all the discipline, experience, and education you have invested over the years in order to become an excellent surgeon. You are really serving the public well and saving lives as you go. Congratulations to you and your fine firm.
I know you don't remember me, but you removed a skin cancer from the side of my nose. I jokingly asked you to make me beautiful. My nose looks wonderful! You have to look very carefully to see you incision. I am very happy and pleased with my nose. You and your staff treated me with so much care. I really appreciate it. Something that was so scary to me was handled so that I felt reassured and comfortable. Thank you for your care of me. Affectionately, your patient.
I am truly blessed to have you in my life. Thank you so much for your special attention.
While it's never fun to have surgery, the staff at Arizona Mohs Surgery make it the best possible experience. I hope that I'm forever cancer free but if I have to have more surgery, thanks to your team, I won't go into it with fear and trepidation.
Just wanted to send you a little note of thanks for being so kind and thoughtful when I had my minor surgery on Friday. It was so nice of you to call me after the surgery to see how I was feeling. I don't think I have ever had a doctor do that and it made me feel good. Thanks again.
Everyone was very nice to me. I would recommend the Surgery Center to anyone.
Thank you for taking good care of me. Mohs surgery is difficult. You all made it easier.
I'm doing great and my nose is beautiful, thanks to you! A great job!
I don't know anyone who says, "I'm so happy I'm going to the doctor today". However, your staff did an excellent job of making me very comfortable. I know I'm not the only patient and your call was appreciated. It brought back memories of my childhood and our family doctor. You are a good doctor and I would recommend your facility to anyone. I spent a lot of time with your staff and they support you with kindness and compassion. You made it an experience I can remember with fondness.
My contact with your office with questions about the procedure was greeted with full explanations and a courteous spirit. Warmth without professionalism leaves one uncertain; professionalism without warmth leaves one uncomfortable. Gladly, you and your staff combined both warmth and professionalism.
