Spates, Stephen

Stephen Spates, MD

Spates, Stephen

After graduating summa cum laude from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dr. Stephen Spates earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

He then completed his internship in internal medicine at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and his dermatology residency at The University of Colorado. Dr. Spates was then awarded a fellowship in Dermatologic (Mohs) Surgery at the University of Colorado.

About Stephen Spates, MD

After graduating summa cum laude from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dr. Stephen Spates earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

He then completed his internship in internal medicine at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and his dermatology residency at The University of Colorado. Dr. Spates was then awarded a fellowship in Dermatologic (Mohs) Surgery at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Spates’ research focuses on metastatic skin cancer and diagnostic techniques. He has published widely and presented his findings at numerous medical conferences. In addition, he has written textbook chapters on melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer for primary care physicians.

Dr. Spates, considered one of the country’s most talented cutaneous surgeons, is on the faculty for the annual cutaneous surgery and anatomy course at the University of California, San Diego. At The Derm Group, his work includes both skin cancer treatment and cosmetic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Graduated summa cum laude from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine
  • Internship in internal medicine at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center
  • Dermatology residency at The University of Colorado
  • Fellowship in Dermatologic (Mohs) Surgery at the University of Colorado

Experience

  • Board-certified by American Board of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery, American Board of Dermatology Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty (MDS Certification)
  • Considered one of the country’s most talented cutaneous surgeons
  • On the faculty for the annual cutaneous surgery and anatomy course at the University of California, San Diego
  • Research focus on metastatic skin cancer and diagnostic techniques
  • Published widely and presented his findings at numerous medical conferences
  • Written textbook chapters on melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer for primary care physicians

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About Schweiger Dermatology Group

Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010, Schweiger Dermatology Group began as a single office in Midtown Manhattan with a mission to deliver high-quality dermatologic care without long waits. As demand grew, so did the practice. Today we have over 120 locations across 8 states with more than 400 of the nation's leading providers and were ranked as the number one practice nationally in cosmetic and reconstructive care by Castle Connolly. In 2023, we broadened our expertise by integrating allergy care into our services. We remain committed to offering exceptional medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology as well as comprehensive allergy services, ensuring patients receive expert care in a modern, state-of-the art environment.

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