Dr. Angelo A. Petropolis takes great pride and passion in helping treat his patient's skin cancers, promoting better skin health and wellness.
SIERRA VISTA, AZ, January 20, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Angelo A. Petropolis, MD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Petropolis initially earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Arizona before obtaining a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1985. He was granted a scholarship through the Army Health Professions Scholarship Program during his second year of medical school.
Following his graduation from medical school, he completed an internship in categorical medicine and a residency in internal medicine at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. He was board certified in internal medicine in 1988. During this time, he was active as an internist and supervised care in an intensive care unit for a remote Army hospital for two years. Dr. Petropolis then pursued a residency in dermatology. He completed a dermatology residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in 1993, having served as Chief Resident during his third year there. He was board certified in dermatology the same year. After completing his dermatology residency, Dr. Petropolis completed his military service as a dermatologist at R.W. Bliss Army Community Hospital, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Dr. Petropolis served honorably in the United States Army for over 10 years.
In recognition of his service, Dr. Petropolis began his career as a dermatologist in private practice in 1996. In 2019, he accepted his current role as a dermatologist for Epiphany Dermatology. In addition to his main responsibilities, he has taught dermatology to several dermatology, internal medicine, and family medicine residents serving as a clinical instructor for the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. In his present position, his main focus is skin cancer treatment to include Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He also treats patients of all ages, from neonates to the elderly, for various dermatologic conditions.
As part of his dedication to his field, Dr. Petropolis is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In addition to board certification in dermatology Dr. Petropolis is also board certified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He further contributed to articles published in several professional medical journals. Moreover, as a clinical instructor, Dr. Petropolis' has been recognized twice by Canyon Vista Medical Center residents with the Preceptor of the Year Award.
Dr. Petropolis volunteered in the Emergency Department at Tucson Medical Center for four years prior to medical school, which helped inspire him toward a profession in the field of medicine. He also credits his spouse of 44 years who has supported him in all of his endeavors. He is a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
He takes great pride and passion in helping treat his patient's skin cancers, promoting better skin health and wellness. After medicine and family, his other passion is aviation. As private pilot for over 24 years, Dr. Petropolis has taught Mountain Flying at FAA seminars, served as the secretary for the Sierra Vista Aero Association, and participated many times in the Annual Navajo Christmas Airlift, collecting and flying gifts to the Navajo nation for Christmas.
Dr. Petropolis looks forward to travelling, becoming more involved in writing and consulting, especially after he decides to retire. Prior to fully retiring, Dr. Petropolis envisions piloting himself around the country as a locum tenens dermatologist, covering for dermatology practices at various Epiphany Dermatology clinic locations.
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