A dermatopathologist is a medical doctor specializing in diseases of the skin, hair, and nails at a microscopic level. When a biopsy is taken from a patient, the tissue is then sent to a laboratory for processing. This processing produces microscope slides of the biopsy, which can then be interpreted under the microscope by the dermatopathologist. As a subspecialty of both dermatology and pathology, dermatopathology is a challenging field, so it is important to have your skin biopsies interpreted by a board-certified dermatopathologist for the most accurate assessment.

As it relates to facial plastic & reconstructive surgery related to skin cancer. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians

Otolaryngologists diagnose and manage diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx (voice box), mouth, and throat, as well as structures of the neck and face. As Dr. Pruden is also a Dermatologist, Dermatopathologist, and Mohs surgeon, he primarily continues his practice of Otolaryngology as it relates to facial plastic & reconstructive surgery and office based problems such as ear infections, hearing loss, and allergies/sinusitis.