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Office
Apex Skin Center
1006 Procure Street, Suite 100
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526Phone+1 919-762-6845Fax+1 919-762-6865
Summary
- Dr. Thomas Knackstedt received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his residency training in dermatology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, serving as chief resident his final year. In 2016, he completed his fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology at Dermatology Professionals, Inc of Rhode Island. Dr. Knackstedt received extensive training with an emphasis on surgical technique, complex facial reconstruction, and nail surgery.
He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on skin cancer surgery, nail disease, and facial reconstruction. He serves on multiple professional committees of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery where he is also the editor of the reference library bibliography and host of a monthly dermatologic surgery podcast titled “Conversations in Mohs Surgery”.
He is engaged in medical education, clinical research, and regularly presents at regional, national, and international meetings.
Education & Training
- Dermatology Professionals Inc.Fellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2015 - 2016
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalResidency, Dermatology, 2012 - 2015
- Medical University of South CarolinaInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
- Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
- NC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 2016 - 2022
- MA State Medical License 2015 - 2016
- RI State Medical License 2015 - 2016
- NH State Medical License Active through 2015
- SC State Medical License 2011 - 2012
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Cutting Edge Research Grant American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsGrowing Adoption of Immunohistochemistry by Mohs Micrographic Surgeons: A National Medicare Trend Analysis.Christian Gronbeck, Hao Feng, Thomas Knackstedt
Dermatologic Surgery. 2024-09-01 - Identifying critical quality metrics in Mohs Surgery: A national expert consensus process.Joseph A Dodson, Sarah A Ibrahim, Howard Rogers, M Laurin Council, Kishwer S Nehal
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024-04-01 - V-Y advancement flap combined with full thickness skin graft for reconstruction of large cheek defects.Courtney M Kromer, Thomas J Knackstedt
Journal Der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology. 2024-01-01
Press Mentions
- 17th National Conference of Association of Cutaneous Surgeons (I) (ACSICON 2019)––Conference ReportMarch 23rd, 2020
- Topical Probiotics May Restore Skin Microflora, Decrease Acne LesionsDecember 19th, 2019
- New Recommendations Issued on Sun Safety CounselingMay 24th, 2018
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- German
External Links
- Metrohealth Medical Centerhttps://www.metrohealth.org/physician/thomas-knackstedt-181642
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