Vanguard Skin Specialists specializes in medical dermatology, particularly the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
We have locations in Colorado Springs, Canon City, Pueblo, and Woodland Park. We are a dermatology and plastic surgery practice committed to caring for our patients like family. We specialize in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Our multi-specialist team includes dermatology, plastic surgery, Mohs surgery, and dermatopathology physicians
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12/17/2022
Dr. Adam Vaudreuil's tips for good skin health in the winter.
https://castlerocknewspress.net/stories/practice-good-skin-health-even-in-winter,409721?
Column: Practice good skin health even in winter This is a great time of year to emphasize the importance of good skin care and share some advice on maintaining healthy skin. Here are some tips that can help Coloradans adopt healthy skin habits to …
12/13/2022
Anyone hitting the slopes for snowboarding or skiing this winter might want to think twice before leaving sunscreen at home.
“It is important to protect our skin all year round because whenever we go outside, you’re getting exposed to UV. Skin cancer is due to the cumulative exposure over the years. So, five minutes here, 10 minutes there, an hour here, it all adds up,” explains Dr. Vinh Chung.
Learn more at the link below.
Doctors say don’t forget the sunscreen when hitting the slopes this winter Doctors warn of skin cancer risks even in the winter months
12/12/2022
Jelena Eddy, PA-C gives the reflective truth of higher elevation and skin cancer for Coloradoans.
https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2022/12/04/jelena-eddy-the-reflective-truth-of-higher-elevation-and-skin-cancer-in-coloradoans/
Jelena Eddy: The reflective truth of higher elevation and skin cancer in Coloradoans Jelena Eddy PA-C, Vanguard Skin Specialists As summer is coming to an end and winter is upon us, sunscreen use is just as important. Our exposure to the sun during winter months can increase signif…
12/09/2022
Vanguard is so proud to win #1 Best Workplace (Large Companies) for the 2nd year in a row!!!
https://gazette.com/business/best-workplaces-vanguard-skin-specialists/article_0045f81c-556b-11ed-bfec-c7c6b92225bb.html
BEST WORKPLACES: Vanguard Skin Specialists Dr. Vinh Chung and his wife, Leisle, never envisioned their careers would intersect until they relocated to Colorado Springs to raise a family.
Presenting our Annual Music Video! We DISCO for your holiday viewing enjoyment. . .
11/29/2022
November is Healthy Skin Month and the start of ski season in Colorado. Dr. Renata Prado, Vanguard Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon, explains why it’s important to take care of your skin, especially on the slopes. Click the link below to find out more. ⛷
Healthy skin on the slopes (COLORADO SPRINGS) — November is ‘Healthy Skin Month,’ and the start of ski season in Colorado. Dr. Renata Prado, Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon with Vanguard Skin Specialists, explains…
11/23/2022
Vanguard is driven by our mission to serve our patients, our community, and our world. When what you do is aligned with who you are and the ideals that you believe in, you don't have a job, you have a calling.
Learn more about finding your calling at Vanguard at https://www.vanguardskin.com/join-us/.
Find Your Calling at Vanguard Vanguard is driven by our mission to serve our patients, our community, and our world. When what you do is aligned with who you are and the ideals that you b...
11/17/2022
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who participated. The winner of the 2022 Give Thanks People's Choice Award will be announced soon.
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There are only TWO DAYS left to vote for our 2022 People's Choice Award! Make sure to read more about the wonderful organizations on the ballot and get your vote in on the post pinned to the top of the Vanguard Skin Specialists page before 5PM THIS FRIDAY, November 18.
Link to vote: https://www.facebook.com/VanguardSkin
This year's People's Choice nominees are:
⭐️ Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region
⭐️ CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
⭐️ Children's Literacy Center
⭐️ Woodland Park Community Cupboard
⭐️ Forge Evolution
⭐️ Meals on Wheels of Canon City
⭐️ Reclaiming Hope
⭐️ Royal Family KIDS Colorado Springs
⭐️ Safe Families for Children
⭐️ Springs Rescue Mission
⭐️ TESSA
⭐️ The PLACE
11/15/2022
Before joining the Vanguard team, Adeline was a long-time restaurant manager and spent a short time at the University of Michigan Cancer Center working as a support staff. At the Cancer Center, Adeline found that she enjoyed working somewhere that made a positive impact on people. When life circumstances eventually brought her to job search engines, Adeline fell upon Vanguard’s job postings. She says, “I Googled the Vanguard website and found that they were more than a medical practice, they cared about people. I wanted to be a part of that.”
Learn more about Adeline's story at https://www.vanguardskin.com/restaurants-to-healthcare-how-switching-industries-led-to-career-fulfillment/.
11/09/2022
The value of a Visia® Skin Analysis prior to determining a patient’s treatment plan can’t be overstated. As Vanguard’s Aesthetics Manager, Lisa Boness, explains, “By capturing a baseline image with our Visia Skin Analysis system before any skin care or treatments, we can follow the patient’s progress and make sure we are all seeing good, healthy changes in the skin. We believe so much in the importance of this digital analysis in capturing all the measurable results that this service is always complimentary with one of our skin professionals.”
Learn more about Visia® at the link below.
What is a Visia Skincare Consultation? | Vanguard Skin Specialists A Visia Skincare Consultation employs the use of state-of-the-art technology to create a detailed visual analysis of a patient’s complexion.
11/03/2022
Vanguard's CEO, Leisle Chung, is being featured as a 2022 COS CEO by the Colorado Springs Business Journal! She will be interviewed at the 3E's Comedy Club from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 7.
This is your chance to learn about her unexpected journey to leadership and the challenges she has faced in the past. She is passionate about serving the most vulnerable here and around the world. She’ll share how this passion and her life story have inspired her to lead Vanguard as a purpose driven organization.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.csbj.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=%2Fevent%2F1386022-cos-ceo-with-leisle-chung
11/01/2022
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who participated. The winner of the 2022 Give Thanks People's Choice Award will be announced soon.
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Voting is now open for the 2022 Give Thanks People's Choice Award!
Vote for the organization you would like to win the $10,000 People's Choice Award by simply LIKING their logo in our "2022 Give Thanks People's Choice Award Voting" photo album. Descriptions and web site links for each organization are included in the caption of each logo.
Voting ends on Friday, November 18, at 5:00 PM. Happy Voting!
10/31/2022
What's scarier than ghosts, ghouls, and goblins? SKIN CANCER! Fortunately, there are concrete steps you can take to lower your risk of developing skin cancer. Learn more at https://www.vanguardskin.com/is-skin-cancer-on-the-rise/.
Happy Halloween! 👻🎃
10/28/2022
Hear about finding joy and purpose in giving and the journey from beneficiary to giver in the latest episode of the podcast from the Center for Effective Philanthropy, featuring Dr. Vinh & Leisle Chung in conversation with Grace Nicolette and Phil Buchanan.
https://bit.ly/3Dz26kp
Season 3, Episode 6 - Giving Done Right Podcast Download the Transcript How Our Stories Shape Our Giving with Vinh and Leisle Chung In the sixth episode of season 3 of the Giving Done Right podcast, philanthropists Vinh and Leisle Chung share their remarkable stories of coming to the U.S. as a refugee and an immigrant, respectively, and how early...
10/26/2022
Any idea what these groovy Vanguard team members are up to today? 🪩 🕺
10/25/2022
When a chance encounter with a stranger at a movie premier raised concerns, what could have simply been a pleasant exchange of conversation turned into the treatment of potentially life-threatening cancer.
Read more at the link below.
Skin Cancer on the Red Carpet - Patient Story | Vanguard Skin Specialists In April of 2021, Vanguard hosted a red carpet event because we wanted to thank our community’s essential heroes. Read more.
10/20/2022
Vanguard surgeon, Dr. Vinh Chung, shares: “If something looks odd, changes rapidly, or just does not look like the other spots on your body, then have it evaluated. If it is something that requires treatment, then you’ll be glad to have it treated early. If it is benign, you will at least have peace of mind.”
Learn more about atypical moles and the importance of a total body skin exam at the link below.
Should I Be Worried If I’m Diagnosed with an Atypical Mole? | VSS Common moles are harmless and very rarely develop into skin cancers. What if you’re diagnosed with an atypical mole?
10/18/2022
At Vanguard Skin Specialists, we want to make sure you have a great dermatology visit with us. Our dermatologists and advanced practitioners are here to serve you, and we have some tips on how to make sure you get the most from your visit.
Learn more at the link below.
10 Tips for a Great Visit to the Dermatologist | Vanguard Skin Specialists Our dermatologists are here to serve you, and we have some tips on how to make sure you get the most from your visit.
10/14/2022
Don't forget! The deadline to enter your non-profit into our annual Give Thanks campaign is Tuesday, October 18th.
People's Choice award voting will take place November 1st - 18th (be on the lookout 👀 for voting information coming soon) and winners will be announced publicly on December 15th. For more information, visit https://www.vanguardskin.com/give-thanks-2022/.
10/05/2022
Vanguard and clara are awarding grants to local deserving 501c3 organizations serving in the same communities we serve. Learn more below.
Vanguard Skin Specialists and Clara Give Thanks 2022 campaign Vanguard Skin Specialists and Clara are grateful for the many organizations that help make our community and the world a better place. Their Give Thanks campaign, an annual initiative to recognize …
10/05/2022
Schedule your skin cancer screening exam with Jelena Eddy, PA-C. Jelena is accepting new patients in Briargate, Canon City, and Pueblo.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/meet-the-providers/jelena-eddy-pa-c/
Jelena Eddy, PA-C | Vanguard Skin Specialists Jelena Eddy takes care of patients who have medical dermatology conditions including acne, eczema, dermatitis, moles, warts, and skin cancer.
10/01/2022
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paul Pierce answers FAQs about breast cancer reconstruction.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/faqs-about-breast-reconstruction-surgery/
FAQs About Breast Reconstruction Surgery | Vanguard Skin Specialists Regardless of your reasons for pursuing breast reconstruction, I want you to know that these procedures are safe and reliable.
09/22/2022
Here is why we insist on a thorough head to toe skin exam.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/from-head-to-toe-why-our-dermatologists-insist-on-full-body-skin-exams-for-early-skin-cancer-detection/
From Head to Toe: Why Our Dermatologists Insist on Full-body Skin Exams for Early Skin Cancer Detection | Vanguard Skin Specialists Due to our elevation and bright, sunny days, Coloradans have an increased risk of developing skin cancer in their lifetime.
09/16/2022
A Vanguard patient shares her story about melanoma and how it can affect anyone.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/melanoma-can-affect-anyone-a-vanguard-patient-story/
Melanoma Can Affect Anyone—A Vanguard Patient Story | Vanguard Skin Specialists Melanoma is caused, in large part, by exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. However, this form of skin cancer experience little to no direct sun exposure.
09/07/2022
Did you miss Dr. Vinh & Leisle Chung speak at the sold out BECOMING AMERICANS event? See their speech here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MRi1RstYg8
Becoming Americans - Dr. Vinh Chung and Leisle Chung Vanguard Skin Specialists co-founders, Vinh and Leisle Chung, describe their miraculous journeys to becoming Americans at the ENT Center for the Arts at UCCS...
09/05/2022
On National Charity Day, we're happy to announce our annual GIVE THANKS campaign! Attention charities in Southern Colorado: Apply for grants ranging from $500 to $25,000. It's our way of saying THANK YOU for how you serve our community.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/give-thanks-2022/
Give Thanks 2022 | Vanguard Skin Specialists Vanguard Skin Specialists and clara are grateful for the many organizations that help make our community and world a better place. Give Thanks is our annual initiative to recognize local charities and organizations that make a significant impact. When does Give Thanks take place? The campaign will t...
09/03/2022
We're excited to see Dr. Vinh Chung on the cover of Colorado Springs magazine!
09/02/2022
Lisa shares her experience with Bioidentical hormone therapy.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy/
My Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Experience (So Far) | Vanguard Skin Specialists When considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), I have learned recently, there is a lot of information out there but not a lot of concrete answers
08/30/2022
We are excited to welcome Dr. Daniel DiBlasi! Dr. DiBlasi is an experienced dermatologist who most recently served as Chief of Dermatology at Fort Hood. Schedule your appointment in Colorado Springs (Briargate) or Pueblo.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/meet-the-providers/daniel-diblasi/
Dr. Daniel DiBlasi | Board Certified Dermatologist | Skin Specialist Dr. Daniel DiBlasi is a board-certified dermatologist who practices general and surgical dermatology. Specialist in Skin cancer treatment.
08/26/2022
Happy National Dog Day from Dr. Michael Leslie and Truman!
08/22/2022
Lichen sclerosus is a condition that can cause painful and unsightly areas of inflammation in our skin. The good news, however, is that there is hope for people suffering with this disease.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/lichen-sclerosus-is-there-hope/
Lichen Sclerosus – Is There Hope? | Vanguard Skin Specialists Lichen sclerosus—a condition that can cause painful and unsightly areas of inflammation in our skin—is no different.
06/03/2022
Happy World Bicycle Day! Enjoy biking with your family and don't forget your sunscreen!
05/17/2022
Today is World Baking Day. Did you know our clinical manager, Jessie, was a baker in a prior job? Check out her talent!
05/12/2022
"If companies weren’t thinking about the effect their culture has on employee retention before the COVID pandemic, they certainly are now," said Dr. Vinh Chung in the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
https://www.csbj.com/premier/employee-retention-and-the-big-quit/article_bf52fd10-a628-11ec-aa86-63bfd6828efb.html
Employee retention and the ‘Big Quit’ If companies weren’t thinking about the effect their culture has on employee retention before the COVID pandemic, they certainly are now, said Dr. Vinh Chung, co-owner and co-founder of Vanguard
05/11/2022
We celebrate our Practice Manager, Ashton. She was named National Dermatology Practice Manager of the Year by the Association of Dermatology Administrators & Managers.
05/06/2022
https://www.vanguardskin.com/is-skin-cancer-on-the-rise/
Is skin cancer on the rise? One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in his/her lifetime. With these high statistics, are we seeing an improvement in skin cancer incidence? Unfortunately, the answer is no.
05/05/2022
Dr. Renata Prado shares her dermatology tips for Fox21 News viewers. https://www.fox21news.com/news/skin-cancer-awareness/
Skin cancer awareness COLORADO SPRINGS – Skin cancer is America’s most common cancer with over five million cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most pr…
05/04/2022
The Greenberg Center presents "Becoming Americans" featuring Dr. Vinh Chung and Leisle Chung. Learn more and reserve your free tickets for May 23rd at the ENT Center. https://thegreenbergcenter.org/event/becoming-americans/
Becoming Americans The Greenberg Center for Learning and Tolerance is producing another extraordinary, compelling, and timely event! Monday, May 23, 2022 at the UCCS Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Avenue. Doors open at 6 PM. Program 7-8 PM, with a Q&A and book signing to follow. The event is free, but registr...
04/14/2022
Vanguard Skin Specialists is hosting a free SpotMe Skin Cancer Screening at the Castle Rock office on Thursday, May 12. Find out how you can sign up.
https://www.vanguardskin.com/2022skincheck/
Free skin cancer screening in Castle Rock | Vanguard Skin Specialists Vanguard Skin Specialists will be holding a free skin cancer screening on Thursday afternoon, May 12 at the Vanguard Castle Rock office located at 1175 South Perry Street.
We are a dermatology and plastic surgery practice committed to caring for our patients like family. We specialize in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, and we also take care of the full range of dermatology and plastic surgery conditions. Our multi-specialist team includes dermatology, plastic surgery, Mohs surgery, and dermatopathology physicians.
Vanguard Skin Specialists was founded in the summer of 2009. Dr. Vinh Chung and his wife, Leisle, began the practice with a vision to make it the center of excellence in Colorado for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. The goal: provide the standard of care found in a major medical center, but in an environment that is accessible, warm, and welcoming to patients. Over time, Vanguard Skin Specialists has grown with additional medical providers and staff members who also believe in Vanguard’s operating principles and values. It’s Vanguard’s people and values that set us apart.
From taking care of underserved populations to sponsoring projects locally and around the world, Vanguard strives to make a positive impact on patients, community, and the world at large.
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