Lauren P. Rimoin, MD

MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Mohs Micrographic Surgeons in Austin, TX

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Dermatologist

Dr. Lauren P. Rimoin is a Dermatologist in Austin, TX with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. As a Dermatologist, Lauren P. Rimoin, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dermatologists include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatologists include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatologists in Austin, TX

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Procedural Dermatologist

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

Procedural Dermatologists in Austin, TX

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• Aetna [Aetna Health Inc. (a TX corp.)]

• Ascension SmartHealth

• Beech Street Network

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

• Coventry Health Care of Texas, Inc.

• FirstCare Health Plans [SHA, LLC DBA FirstCare Health Plans]

• Galaxy Health Network

• Healthcare Highways [Healthcare Highways, Inc.]

• HealthSelect

• HealthSmart [HealthSmart Holdings, Inc.]

• Humana [Humana Health Plan of Texas, Inc.]

• Integrated Medical Solutions, LLC

• MultiPlan / PHCS [MultiPlan, Inc.]

• Oscar Insurance Company of Texas

• Point Comfort Underwriters

• Prime Healthcare Employee Health Plan

• Scott and White Health Plan

• Texas True Choice [Texas True Choice, Inc.]

• TriCare

• TriWest Healthcare Alliance

• UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Point-of-Service (POS) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

• USA MCO [USA Managed Care Organization]

  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Insurance Plans Accepted

• Veterans Choice Program (VCP) [Veterans Health Administration]