James V. Twede, MD, FAAD
He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah and his Doctor of Medicine from the Uniformed Services University; graduating in the top tier of his class and received the Emma M. Bockman Award for research excellence. He completed his residency training at the prestigious Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he received the Medical Dermatology Mentorship Award, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Preceptor Award, and, in his final year, served as the Chief Resident. After residency, he served in the US Army as a dermatologist at the Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado. While he was there, he served as the chief of dermatology and medical subspecialty clinics and as an adjunct faculty member at the Academy of Health Sciences Graduate School. He received numerous awards for patient satisfaction and productivity and was selected as the preceptor of the year for his educational and mentoring efforts of physician assistant students. Upon completion of his military commitment, he went on to complete a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at the esteemed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Twede specializes in Mohs surgery and the medical and surgical treatment of skin cancer. He also has extensive experience with various aesthetic procedures and has expertise in laser revision of acne scars, postsurgical scars, and vascular anomalies. He has performed thousands of laser treatments, botulinum toxin injections, and dermal filler injections over his career. He has published numerous dermatologic journal manuscripts, given multiple national and local academic presentations and has authored an academic textbook chapter on evidence-based prevention and treatment of surgical wound infections.
When not at the office, Dr. Twede enjoys mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, coaching basketball and playing tennis with his wife and two children.
Undergraduate Degree
The University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
Medical School
Uniformed Services University - Bethesda, MD
Dermatology Residency
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda, MD
Mohs Fellowship
Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
- American Board of Dermatology
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American College of Mohs Surgery
- Association of Military Dermatologists
- Colorado Springs Dermatology Society
- Mayo Alumni Association
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Twede at these locations:
2356 Meadows Blvd Ste 340
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Medical dermatology
Skin cancer treatment
Cosmetic dermatology
3701 S Clarkson St Ste 400
Englewood, CO 80113
Medical dermatology
Skin cancer treatment
Cosmetic dermatology
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