Millard Thaler, M.D. graduated medical school in 1976 from the University of California at San Francisco as a Regents Scholar.  He did his internship at University of Southern California, Los Angeles County Hospital.  After completing his internship, Dr. Thaler did a NIH research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco and then went on to do his dermatology residency at UCSF.  He became board certified in the field of dermatology in 1981. He went on to train as a Brittingham fellow in MOHS surgery.  He has performed consultant work with Arizona State University Health Department regarding dermatologic problems as well as with research corporations such as Harris Laboratories in investigating new dermatologic drugs and Artes Corporation, who manuafactures Artefill.  He belongs to the American Academy of Dermatolgy, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and Phoenix Dermatology Society. He has several publications to his credit.  He gets the most satisfaction in dermatology by removing patients’ skin cancers and performing cosmetic facial reconstruction.  His goal is to have the patient leave the office and tell other people “tailored by Thaler”. Zeena Ubogy, M.D. graduated from medical school at the University of Texas Health and Science Center, San Antonio in 1981.  She completed her internship at the University of Hawaii.  She also did part of a psychiatry residency, which she feels helps her better understand people.  She finished her dermatology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1987 and was board certified in dermatology the same year.  She is a fellow of the American Board of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Phoenix Dermatologic Society, and the Maricopa County Medical Association.  She has several publications in the field of dermatology to her credit.  After leaving the military, she came to Phoenix in 1991 and went into practice with Dr. Thaler in 1997.  She believes strongly in the use of sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer and premature aging.  Her biggest reward as a physician is saving someone’s life by detecting melanoma early and in helping people feel better about themselves. Please call Papillon Dermatology today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Thaler or Dr. Ubogy.  We look forward to seeing you!