
William Tidwell
Dermatologist
26732 Crown Valley Parkway 571 MISSION VIEJO CA, 92691About
Dr. Tidwell specializes in the treatment of skin cancer using Mohs micrographic surgery which helps to maintain more healthy tissue and ensure the skin cancer is removed. He also uses advanced closure techniques such as flap to get good reconstruction outcomes all done under local anesthesia which reduces downtime and complications. He also provides advanced cosmetic treatments including Botox, filler, & microneedling. Dr. Tidwell is also board certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and specializes in the treatment of painful and swollen varicose veins. A common misconception is that treatment of varicose veins is only cosmetic. Swollen and painful varicose veins however can sometimes be a medical condition which treatment can be covered by most major medical insurances.
Education and Training
University of Tennessee Doctor of Medicine 2000
Univeristy of Louisville Residency in Dermatology. 2000
Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Cen Fellowship in Mohs Surgery 2000
University of Kentucky Bachelors 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology (Dermatology)
Dermatopathology (Dermatology)
Pediatric Dermatology (Dermatology)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American College of Mohs Surgery
- American Society of Dermatology
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Areas of research
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Groin and Buttocks: A Clinical and Histological Analysis of a Rare Presentation of a Common Tumor. Tidwell WJ, Sutton A, Gilbertson R, Humberson C, Greenway H. Int J Dermatol. 2019 May 9. PMID: 31073994.
- Clinical Evaluation and In-vivo Analysis of the Performance of a Fractional Infrared 1550 nm Laser System for Skin Rejuvenation. Tidwell WJ, Green C, Jensen D, Ross EV. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2018 Aug 24:1-4. PMID: 30142304
- T-Cell Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis. Tidwell WJ, Fowler JF. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Mar; 78(3S1):S67-S70. PMID: 29248519
- Koebner Phenomenon in Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Tidwell WJ, Callen JP. J Rheumatol. 2018 Mar;45(3):437. PMID: 29496916.
- Lipodystrophy in a Type 1 Diabetic Woman. Tidwell WJ, Callen JP. J Cutan Med Surg/ 2018 Mar/Apr;22(2):220. PMID: 29587517
- Fractionated Er:YAG Laser versus Fully Ablative Er:YAG Laser for Scar Revision: Results of a Split Scar, Double Blinded, Prospective Trial. Tidwell WJ, Owen CE, Kulp-Shorten C, Maity A, McCall M, Brown TS. Lasers Surg Med. 2016 Jul 18. PMID:27426441 - NB: This is a FDA approved clinical trial (NCT02397564) for which I wrote the protocol, enrolled patients, conducted treatment, and completed while in residency
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Misdiagnosed as Lipodermatosclerosis. Tidwell WJ, Malone J, Callen JP. JAMA Dermatology. Dermatology. 2016 Apr 1;152(4):487-8. PMID:26914225
- C-MYC positive angiosarcoma of skin and breast following MammoSite treatment. Tidwell WJ, Haq J, Kozlowski KF, Googe PB. Dermatology Online Journal. 2015 Oct 16;21(10). PMID: 26632799
- Eruptive Keratoacanthoma Associated with Leflunomide. Tidwell WJ, Malone J, Callen JP. JAMA Dermatology. 2016 Jan 1;152(1):105-6. PMID: 26352135
- Treatment of Eccrine Porocarcinoma with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: a Cases Series and Literature Review. Tidwel WJ, Mayer JE, Malone J. Schadt C, Brown T. International Journal of Dermatology. 2015 Sep;54(9):1078-83. PMID:26205087.
- Tissue Histiocyte Reactivity with CD31 is Comparable to CD68 and CD163 in Common Skin Lesions; Tidwell WJ, Googe PB. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2014 Jun;41(6):489-93. PMID:25138391
- Melatonin and Its Metabolites Accumulate in the Human Epidermis in vivo and Inhibit Proliferation and Tyrosinase Activity in Epidermal Melanocytes in vitro; Kim TK, Lin Z, Tidwell WJ, Li W, Slominski AT. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 2015 Mar: 404:1-8. PMID:25168391
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Faculty Medal for highest academic standing graduating class
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