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Nicholas Golda, MD, Dermatology, Lee's Summit, MO

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Dermatology • Lee's Summit, MO

Dermatologic Surgery

Mohs Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Golda is double board-certified in dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2005 where he graduated with highest honors and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After completing an internship in internal medicine, he was trained in dermatology at the University of Missouri Department of Dermatology. Following dermatology residency, he completed an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery under the direction of Dr. George Hruza. He is trained in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, advanced facial reconstruction, and laser surgery.

    Dr. Golda spent 12 years on faculty at the University of Missouri Department of Dermatology achieving promotion to Professor of Dermatology. There, he developed a national and international reputation as the director of a widely sought-after fellowship training program in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology where dermatologists would come from across the nation and internationally to spend a year training with him. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts in several dermatologic and oncologic journals, has written 5 dermatology and dermatologic surgery textbook chapters, and is invited to speak at the leading dermatologic surgery meetings in the United States each year. His patients and fellow physicians have acknowledged the quality of his work by recognizing him in St. Louis Magazine’s Best Doctors, the Best Doctors in America, the Columbia Tribune Readers’ Choice Award, and Inside Columbia Magazine’s Columbia’s Favorite Doctors.

    Dr. Golda is currently a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Dermatological Association. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American College of Mohs Surgery.

Education & Training

  • Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center
    Laser & Dermatologic Surgery CenterFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Dermatology, 2006 - 2009
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America 2017-2021
  • Certified Physician MD Anderson Cancer Network
  • Fellow American College of Mohs Surgery
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Skin Cancer Patients Prioritize Cosmetic Outcomes over Cost
    Skin Cancer Patients Prioritize Cosmetic Outcomes over CostMay 15th, 2019
  • How to Tell if Your Sunscreen Is Expired, According to Dermatologists
    How to Tell if Your Sunscreen Is Expired, According to DermatologistsFebruary 15th, 2019
  • How to Avoid the Most Common Sunscreen Mistakes
    How to Avoid the Most Common Sunscreen MistakesJuly 27th, 2018

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • US Dermatology Partnershttps://www.usdermatologypartners.com/provider/nicholas-golda-md/
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