About Us

Summit Dermatology and Spa is a trusted dermatology practice serving patients and families in Pensacola, Florida. We combine the expertise of a leading medical dermatology clinic with the warmth of a spa environment — so every patient feels both clinically supported and personally cared for. Our mission is simple: patient care comes first, always.

At Summit Dermatology and Spa, our Skin Cancer Specialist is Board Certified in Dermatology, Dermatopathology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs Surgeon) who is also an expert in facial reconstruction. This allows us to successfully remove very serious skin cancers in sensitive and visible areas while also providing our patients with the best possible cosmetic outcomes. With the Mohs technique, we are able to treat the most common forms of skin cancer, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. We can also successfully remove the most serious tumors such as Melanoma and even very rare forms like Merkel Cell Carcinomas, Keratoacanthomas, and Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSPs).

Rahul Chavan, MD, PhD

Dr. Rahul Chavan graduated with his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He earned his Ph.D. in the biomedical and biological sciences at Emory University. He completed his internship and residency training in dermatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He then completed a fellowship in dermatopathology, a subspecialty of pathology that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Chavan has special interests in the treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers in which he uses Mohs surgery, the most effective and advanced treatment for skin cancer today. It offers the highest potential for cure even if the skin cancer has been previously treated by another method. He continues to pursue translational research projects that may lead to more effective cures of skin cancers including melanoma. In his spare time, Dr. Chavan enjoys cycling and reading.