Engaging patients in high-quality, compassionate health care

Dermatology Department
at Boulder Medical Center

Dr. Steven Hong, MD
Angie Riddleberger, PA-C
Kim Guthke, PA-C

To schedule an appointment please call 303-440-3013

The Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at Boulder Medical Center involves the treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders in both adults and children. Evaluation and removal of moles, skin cancers, and other growths are usually accomplished on the initial visit. We also provide a wide range of cosmetic services including varicose vein diagnosis and treatment, skin aging strategies, chemical peels to decrease brown spots, scars and acne, laser hair removal, Botox, and more (see our list of services below).

Location
Boulder Medical Center on Broadway
2750 Broadway
Boulder, Colorado 80304
Hours
~ Monday — 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
~ Tuesday & Wednesday — 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
~ Thursday — 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
~ Friday — 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
~ Closed Saturday & Sunday. Emergent visits can generally be seen in 1-2 days
~ Note: Specific days and hours for each provider may vary.

Cosmetic Services

Obagi: Superior Vitamin C-based skin care line available only in physician offices. Recommended for antioxidant treatment for aging skin. Options include skin lightening cream, cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, and vitamin C serum.

Sclerotherapy and Ambulatory Phlebectomy: Injections of spider veins and varicose veins of the legs, or in-office removal of large varicosities.

Chemical Peels: Glycolic, Jessner’s, and TCA peels of different strengths to decrease brown spots, wrinkles, scars, and acne.

DiamondTome: A painless resurfacing technique removing the top dead layer of skin, leaving it soft and vibrant. It gently exfoliates using diamond tips while vacuuming the dead skin cells away in a sterile and controlled manner. Useful for acne, clogged pores, rough skin, and fine wrinkles or scars.

Candela Laser Hair Removal: This procedure delivers permanent reduction of unwanted hair with usually 3-6 treatments over 1-2 years. not effective on red, grey, white, or blonde hair. Click here for additional information.

Botox: An injection of a purified protein that temporarily paralyzes selected overactive muscles that cause wrinkles. Very useful for the forehead, between and around the eyes. Also can be used for hyperhidrosis (excess sweating). Click here for additional information.

Intense Pulsed Light A fluorescent pulsed light reduces redness, blood vessels, hyperpigmentation, and age spots. Most effective with a series of three treatments approx. 2-4 weeks apart.

Fat Transplant: Removal of fat, usually from the abdomen or buttocks, and injection into facial scars, wrinkles, or sagging skin.

Injectable Fillers: Click on the filler below for additional information.

Restylane and Perlane – Lasts approx. 6-12 months
Zyplast – Lasts approx. 3-6 months
Radiesse – Lasts approx. 1-3 years
Sculptra – Larger volume, Lasts 2-3 years
Juvederm / Juvederm Ultra / Juvederm Ultra Plus – lasts up to 1 year

CO2 Laser: Intensive skin resurfacing for facial wrinkles and scars.

Fraxel: New approach to skin resurfacing. A nonablative laser used to treat pigmentation problems, scar, and wrinkles. Most effective with 2-5 treatments. Click here for additional information.

Latisse: treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. Click here for additional information.

Recent Dermatology Posts

Sun Protection at Higher Altitudes 2018/08/23

Living in beautiful, sunny Boulder County exposes us to approximately 25 percent more ultraviolet radiation when compared with sea level. Kim Guthke, PA-C offers a dermatologist’s view about sun risk in Boulder County, skin protection tips, and her favorite sunscreens for your body and face.

Be sun smart: Protect yourself from UV rays 2018/07/23

UV radiation is the main cause of skin cancer and also causes sunburn and eye damage. Learn when, where and how to protect yourself from harmful sun rays.