- Internal MedicineAdditionally, he serves as a consultant to the Pathology Department at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego; and he also served as Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, at the University of California, San Diego for 25 years. He served as interim head of the dermatopath section for 2 years.
- Mohs SurgeryDr. Thoene performs most types of dermatologic surgery and is especially interested in clinical diagnostic dermatology. He and his office staff work closely with Dr. Hansen's office to coordinate ultraviolet treatments and specialty procedures such as Moh's surgery.
- BotoxThe office staff includes a state-certified esthetician; Teresa Meinsen She is able to provide professional cosmetic services utilizing the newest technology in this field. Besides medical and surgical dermatology, both Dr. Hansen and Dr. Thoene are also able to provide BOTOX injections for the correction of facial wrinkles and imperfections.
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- DermatologyEstablished in 1979, San Diego's East County Dermatology Medical Group, Inc. in the city of El Cajon, has two locations. Professional care is provided by Dr.'s Michael J. Thoene (at our 514 S. Magnolia Avenue office) and Doyle D. Hansen (at our 1679 E. Main Street office) in El Cajon, California. Both Dr. Thoene and Dr. Hansen are Board Certified dermatologists.
- PsoriasisSpecial clinical interests of Dr. Hansen are: dermatologic surgery, MOHS surgery (skin cancer surgery that is controlled microscopically), skin pathology, and psoriasis treatment utilizing the newest therapies including ultraviolet (PUVA).