Premier Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Practice
WE ARE DERMATOLOGISTS, PLASTIC SURGEONS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE BACKED BY EXPERTISE, FUELED BY PASSION, AND DRIVEN BY PURPOSE.
Vanguard Skin Specialists is Southern Colorado’s premier dermatology and plastic surgery practice. Founded in 2009 with the belief that it’s possible to deliver uncompromised medical care in an environment that is warm and welcoming, we are dedicated to creating exceptional patient experiences and excellent outcomes.
We are, at our core, skin care, skin cancer and surgical experts trained at the most prestigious institutions in the world. And our patients’ health is our top priority. But, we also have a heart for helping others and finding ways to impact communities here and across the globe. So, when patients choose our practice, they are actually becoming part of a ripple effect of goodness.
"We began Vanguard Skin Specialists with a desire to provide the best medical care possible, in a way that is caring and compassionate. Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world and that drives everything we do.”
– Vinh and Leisle Chung, Co-founders
Hear our Founder’s Story
Hear our Founder’s Story
Compassion with Impact
WHAT IF YOUR SKINCARE EXPERTS also made an impact on our community and world?
At Vanguard Skin Specialists, we are proud to be a practice with a purpose. Here are some ways we make a positive impact on our patients, our community and our world.
Vanguard Skin Specialists and Clara are proud to support local hero organizations who make our communities great.
We believe every child should have access to clean, safe drinking water and should be safe from harm. We partner with World Vision and IJM to support projects in Asia, Africa, and Central America.
Cambodia, World Vision Child Protection, 2010-2020
Rwanda, World Vision Clean Water, 2012-2022
Haiti, Healing Haiti Healthcare, 2018-2021
Honduras, World Vision, 2022-Present
Guatemala, IJM, 2022-Present
“What do serving in homeless shelters, packing school supplies, running a charity race, or taking a team to Haiti have to do with skin care? Nothing.
What does it have to do with the human spirit? Everything.”
- Dr. Vinh Chung
Stories with Impact
Can a local medical practice really make a difference? Here are three personal stories about the difference Vanguard has made.
Beauty with Impact
WHAT IF PRODUCTS THAT MADE YOU LOOK MORE BEAUTIFUL made life more beautiful for people half a world away?
Clara is our top-selling skincare line that contains no paraben, fragrance or preservatives and is cruelty-free. And while it makes you look amazing on the outside, it will also make you feel great on the inside knowing that 100% of its retail profits go to charities that help women and children.
Join Us
We see medicine as a calling. We work hard and we’re passionate about delivering excellence. Be part of an extraordinary and rapidly expanding team. Read about Vanguard’s journey, culture, and moments over the past 10 years in our 10 Year Anniversary Book!
In the Media
Our doctors have been recognized locally and nationally for their expertise.
Celebrating 15 Years
Read more about Vanguard’s journey, culture, and moments over the past 15 years.