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DR. TARA MILLER
Dr. Tara Miller grew up in Texas where she completed her undergraduate studies at Rice University and medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. After finishing her pediatrics residency at Texas Children’s Hospital, Dr. Miller moved to California for her dermatology residency at the University of California San Francisco. She continued her training at UCSF with a Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology fellowship under the direction of Dr. Roy Grekin. Dr. Miller remains as clinical faculty at UCSF teaching surgery to medical students and residents. While her main clinical focus is Mohs surgery and facial reconstruction, Dr. Miller also performs laser and cosmetic procedures.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
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Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery |
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Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
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California Medical License
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2004 - 2011 |
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics
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2000 - 2003 |
United States Medical Licensing Examinations
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
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Menlo Park, CA
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2008 - Present |
University of California, San Francisco
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2007 - 2008 |
University of California, San Francisco
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2004 - 2007 |
University of California, San Francisco
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2002 - 2004 |
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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2001 - 2001 |
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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1997 - 2001 |
Baylor College of Medicine
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1994 - 1997 |
Rice University
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Miller T, McCalmont TH, Tope WD. Recurrent Cutaneous Myoepithelioma Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Case Report and Review of the Literature Dermatol Surg 2009 Jan;35(1):139-43
Miller T, Frieden IJ. Ch 126 Vascular Tumors, Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine, seventh edition, Wolff K, Goldsmith LA, Katz SL, Gilchrest B, Paller A, Leffell D, eds. New York, McGraw-Hill Medical, 2008
Colaco SM, Miller T, Ruben BS, Fogarty PF, Fox LP. IgM-lambda paraproteinemia with associated cutaneous lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in a patient who meets diagnostic criteria for POEMS syndrome J Am Acad Dermatol 2008 Apr;58(4):671-5
Miller T, Yu S. Ch 5 Dermatology, First Aid for the Internal Medicine Boards, second edition, Le T, Baudendistel T, Chin-Hong, eds. New York McGraw Hill Medical, 2008
Miller T, Neuhaus IM, Zachary C. Botulinum Toxin A for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. Cosmet Dermatol. 2008 Feb;21(2):104-6
Miller T, Neuhaus IM. Ch 10 Cosmetic Applications, Therapeutic Uses of Botulinum Toxin, Cooper G, ed. New Jersey, Humana Press, 2007
Miller T, Levy M, Chapter 231 Arthropoda, Oski’s Pediatrics: Principles and Practice, fourth edition, McMillan J, Feigin RD, DeAngelis C, Jones MD, eds. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006
Miller T, Frieden IJ. Hemangiomas: new insights and classification. Pediatr Ann 2005 Mar;34(3):179-87.
Miller T, Chilukuri S, Bayer-Garner I, Hsu S. Keratosis Lichenoides Chronica. Int J Dermatol 2004 Dec;43(12):947-50.
Miller T, Metry D. Multiple Accessory Tragi as a Clue to the Diagnosis of the Oculo-Auriculo Vertebral (Goldenhar) Syndrome. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004 Feb;50(2 Suppl):S11-3.
Browning J, Miller T, Metry D. Cutaneous Manifestation of Atypical Mycobacterium Infection, Pediatr Rev. 2003 Nov;24(11):387-92.
Miller T, Fu J, McCalmont TH, Grekin RC, Salmon PJ. Desmoplastic squamous cell carcinoma: an underemphasized, locally aggressive variant – in preparation
PRESENTATIONS
“Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Diagnosis, Management, and Controversies” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, 2008
“Lasers for Vascular Lesions” resident lecture, UCSF, 2008
“Botulinum Toxin A in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction” American Society of Cosmestic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery Annual Meeting, 2007
“What to know before you sew: Antiseptics, Needles, and Suture Materials” resident lecture, UCSF, 2007
“Electrosurgery” resident lecture, UCSF, 2007
“Update on Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery” Dermatology Grand Rounds, UCSF, 2007
“POEMS Syndrome” American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, 2007
“Keloid Update: Pathogenesis and Treatment” Dermatology Grand Rounds, UCSF, 2006
“Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma” California Dermatology Society Meeting, 2005
“Vascular Birthmarks” resident/student lecture, Baylor College of Medicine, 2002
SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Dermatologic Surgery, Article reviews
Pediatric Dermatology, Article reviews
Doody Publishing, Textbook reviews
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Dermatology
American College for Mohs Surgery
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Pacific Dermatologic Association
Women’s Dermatologic Society
San Francisco Dermatological Society
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Association
HONORS & AWARDS
1st Place Alan Scott Award for best research paper, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery, 2007
1st Place Resident Case Presentations, Pacific Dermatologic Association, 2006
Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, 2006
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Preceptorship Award, 2006
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Resident Scholarship Award, 2006
2nd Place Resident Forum Case Presentations, California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program, 1993-2004
Jeffery C. Elkins Memorial Award for excellence in leadership, academics, clinical performance and extracurricular activities, Baylor College of Medicine, 2001
Phi Beta Kappa, 1997
Who’s Who Among students in American College and Universities, 1997
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
AAD Annual Skin Cancer Screening 2004-present
Counselor, Camp Wonder (for children with serious dermatologic conditions), June 2005
Pediatric HIV/AIDS clinic, Texas Children’s Hospital BANA clinical trial Botswana, Africa, April 2004
Medical Service Trip, Baylor College of Medicine Santa Ana, Honduras, February 2002
International Health Medical Education Consortium (IHMEC) San Pedro Sula, Honduras, February 2001
English instructor, Cuenca, Ecuador via Rice University Envision Grant, 1996
Foster sister to 40 children, of whom my family adopted 12 – nominated for the U.S. President’s Volunteer Action Award for community service
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish
INTERESTS
Running road races, baking, scuba diving, skiing, traveling and raising her young family.