McFarland Clinic

Leslie Christenson, MD

515-239-4492

Primary Clinic

West Ames Office

3600 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014

Location Details on West Ames Office

Patient Testimonials

About

Medical Interests

Mohs Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Melanoma

American College of Mohs Surgery

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Joined McFarland Clinic

January 2008

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

Education

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

  • BS, 1989-1993

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

  • MD, 1993-1997

Internship

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

  • Internal Medicine, 1997-1998

Residency

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

  • Dermatology, 1998-2001

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

  • Skin Cancer Research Fellowship, 2001-2002
  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery & Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship, 2003-2004

Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American College of Mohs Surgery
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons
  • International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative
  • Iowa Dermatologic Society
  • Iowa Medical Society
  • Mohs College
  • National Kidney Foundation
  • North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  • Story County Medical Society

Resources

Mohs Surgery Videos

Dr. Leslie Christenson with a Mohs Surgery patient

Get answers to your questions about Mohs Surgery in these videos.

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Mohs Surgery: The Most Effective Treatment for Skin Cancer

Mohs micrographic surgery is the most effective and advanced treatment for skin cancer.  It is performed on an outpatient basis using a highly specialized and precise technique that removes the cancer in stages, one tissue layer at a time.

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