Overview
Dr. Ramona Behshad cares for skin cancer patients using the latest treatment and surgical techniques, including Mohs surgery, for the highest cure rate. She treats patients with melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and rare skin tumors. Dr. Behshad performs laser surgery, reconstructive surgery, and surgical scar revision. Her research interests include: wound healing and scar formation; optimizing facial reconstructive techniques; skin cancer biology and treatment; and raising awareness of scalp skin cancer among hairstylists. Dr. Behshad is an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology, specializing in Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is an active member of several professional organizations, serving on committees and work groups for: the American Academy of Dermatology; American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; American College of Mohs Surgery; American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine; and the Women's Dermatologic Society, among other state and local associations.
Dr. Behshad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrospiroma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Bowen's Disease, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Acrospiroma.
Insurance
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Locations
2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Behshad has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Washington University Center For Dermatologic
Martha Council is a Dermatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Council is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrospiroma. Her top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Vulvectomy.
SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Nicole Burkemper treats patients who have skin cancer, complex medical skin conditions, acne, and warts. Her areas of expertise include contact dermatitis, dermatopathology, phototherapy, and patch testing for allergies. She applies the latest dermatologic advancements in her treatment plans, such as immunosuppressive and biologic therapies, and extensive patch testing. Her research interests include contact dermatitis, dermatopathology, and medical education. Dr. Burkemper is an associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is the director of the department's residency program. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Contact Dermatitis Society, and the American Society of Dermatopathology. Dr. Burkemper is a board member of the Missouri Dermatological Society and also serves as the chair of the SLUCare Quality and Patient Safety Steering Committee. A native of Troy, Missouri, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and running. Dr. Burkemper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrospiroma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Seborrheic Keratosis, Bowen's Disease, and Actinic Keratosis.
Washington University Dermatology
Ann Martin is a Dermatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrospiroma. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Actinic Keratosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Warts.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Behshad isDistinguished. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Behshad isAdvanced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Muir-Torre SyndromeDr. Behshad isAdvanced. Learn about Muir-Torre Syndrome.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Behshad isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Behshad isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- AcrospiromaDr. Behshad isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Behshad isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Extramammary Paget DiseaseDr. Behshad isExperienced. Learn about Extramammary Paget Disease.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Lacrimal Gland TumorDr. Behshad isExperienced. Learn about Lacrimal Gland Tumor.