Dr. Michael Riley Heaphy JR., MD

Dr. Michael Heaphy is a dermatologist with specialized expertise in dermatopathology and pathology, bringing 27 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His dual training in dermatology and pathology positions him uniquely to both diagnose skin conditions and analyze tissue samples at the microscopic level. Dr. Heaphy speaks English with his patients.

Based in Reno, Nevada, Dr. Heaphy practices at the Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute. He specializes in treating melanocytic nevus and dysplastic nevi, which are types of moles that may require careful monitoring. His expertise extends to basal cell skin cancer, one of the most common forms of skin cancer. Dr. Heaphy performs pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to provide precise diagnoses for his patients. Patients consistently rate their experience with him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.