Roy Grekin

Dr. Roy Grekin is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He serves as the director of the Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center, specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, including facial tumor removal with tissue preservation. His clinical expertise also extends to cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments for pigmented lesions, facial veins, and warts.

• Education: University of Michigan (1977)

Grekin's research focuses on dermatologic oncology, surgical innovation, and immunological profiling of skin diseases. Recent work includes single-cell analysis of psoriasis treatments and validation of quality-of-life metrics for skin cancer patients. He contributes to NCCN clinical guidelines and investigates techniques for improved facial reconstruction.

His publications highlight trends in Mohs surgery standardization, IL-23 inhibition mechanisms, and epidermal transcriptional programming. Collaborations span the American College of Mohs Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and multidisciplinary teams at UCSF.

Professional affiliations include:

• American Medical Association
• American College of Mohs Surgery
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Clinical work emphasizes precision tumor removal and post-operative outcomes. His team explores skin color matching in reconstructive surgery and molecular diagnostics like PRAME staining.