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What is Give Thanks? This is our Thanksgiving event to recognize local charities that make a significant impact on our communities. It is sponsored by Vanguard Skin Specialists and Clara (medical aesthetic skincare brought to you by Vanguard) It’s our way of thanking you for the incredible work you do! How do we select charities? […]
Dermatology
Patients Who Feed My Soul
By Dr. Vinh Chung Carlos (not real name) was the last patient on my schedule for the day. He was coming in because of a skin cancer on the right side of his nose. I was seeing him at a Vanguard dermatology clinic located an hour away from Colorado Springs, where I live. We had […]
Memories of Haiti
By Taylor Leyva Going into this trip, I actually prepared myself a lot for the end of it. I knew that I would leave Haiti completely shattered and, in all honesty, it did take me weeks to sift through memories and feelings in order to piece together what I truly took away from the […]
Vanguard Virtual Connections: Online Fireside Chats with Our Medical Providers
Seeing your dermatologist or plastic surgeon during coronavirus
Welcome to the Vanguard Skin Specialists. You’re going to notice some changes in our dermatology and plastic surgery practice during coronavirus. We’re the same people, but we’re making the changes needed to keep you safe. High priority visits and surgeries At this time, we are only seeing essential, urgent, and high acuity conditions in office […]
Keeping Our Patients Safe – Who should delay seeing a doctor during coronavirus?
We care about you, so out of concern, we ask our most vulnerable patients to remain at home. The CDC recommends that patients who are at higher risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) complications should postpone all non-urgent physician visits. If you are in any of the following categories, please postpone routine visits with us until June: […]
Why you should never, ever get into a tanning bed
By Dr. Renata Prado Board certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon You have a big occasion coming up: prom, graduation, wedding. You think you will look a lot better with a glowing tan, and sign up for indoor tanning. I am here to tell you why this is a very bad idea. I can start […]
