Dr. Robert Gathings is a fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the treatment of skin cancer with the Mohs technique and complex facial reconstruction. He received advanced training during an intensive fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Surgical Dermatology Group in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Gathings obtained board certification in dermatology after completing dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Previously, he graduated magna cum laude with an undergraduate degree in Engineering at the University of Mississippi and completed his medical training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Dr. Gathings is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He has co-authored numerous scientific publications in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology and JAMA Dermatology, and presented at the American College of Mohs Surgery’s national meeting. Dr. Gathings is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, and was given the Mark T. Smith Memorial Award in medical school for delivering compassionate care in medicine. He has an interest in health policy and completed the American Medical Association’s Government Relations Internship Program where he served as a health policy analyst for BGR Group in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Gathings treats Mohs surgical patients at Knoxville Dermatology Group offices in West Knoxville and Sevierville. When he is away from the office, Dr. Gathings enjoys spending time with his wife, Leaha, and daughter, Lucy. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, sports and traveling.

Dr. Kimberly D. Vincent is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1994. Dr. Vincent interned in Pediatrics in Charlotte, NC and then completed her dermatology residency as Chief Resident at the Medical College of Georgia. She has been in private practice in middle and east Tennessee since 1998.

Although her practice encompasses all general dermatology, Dr. Vincent very much enjoys performing surgical and cosmetic procedures. She has served as an officer in many medical societies, including the Tennessee Dermatology Society (Past President), Nashville Dermatology Society (Past President) and the Tennessee Women in Medicine (Past President). She holds memberships in the Tennessee Medical Association, Women’s Dermatologic Society, Nashville Academy of Medicine and the National Psoriasis Foundation Leaders’ Society. Dr. Vincent is a world traveller and revels in all things music!

She is looking forward to serving the residents of East Tennessee!

 

Ashley Pierson, PA-C is a certified physician’s assistant and has been practicing dermatology in the Tri-Cities area for six years. Ashley graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Psychology and went on to receive her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Savannah, Georgia.

Ashley is a member of the National Committee of Physician Assistants and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Ashley is a Knoxville native and is happily married with one beautiful daughter and a sweet dog. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching comedy and horror movies, and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers!