One of fewer than 30 triple board-certified Mohs surgeons in the world. Harvard Medical School. Mayo Clinic fellowship. Author of the #1 best-selling dermatology textbook. Over 23,000 surgical cases. Now applying AI to a decade of clinical data.
M.D. — Doctor of Medicine
One of the most selective medical schools in the world.
M.Phil. — Bioscience Enterprise
Advanced study at the intersection of medicine, biotechnology, and innovation.
Mohs Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship
Intensive training in Mohs surgery, complex reconstruction, and dermatologic oncology at the nation's top-ranked hospital.
Dermatology Residency
Comprehensive training in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dermatopathology Fellowship
Expert training in diagnosing skin disease at the microscopic level — allowing Dr. Hocker to read his own pathology during surgery.
Fewer than 30 physicians worldwide hold all three certifications. This means Dr. Hocker can diagnose, operate, read pathology, and reconstruct — all himself, in one visit.
American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Pathology
American College of Mohs Surgery
The #1 best-selling dermatology textbook on Amazon. Used by residents nationwide for board preparation. All proceeds donated to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Selected by the American College of Mohs Surgery to deliver the Iron Surgeon Lecture — recognizing excellence in surgical technique, teaching, and outcomes.
Founding Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Professor at University Health / UMKC. Training the next generation of dermatologic surgeons.
Applying machine learning and natural language processing to 23,000+ surgical cases, building tools that make expert-level dermatology information accessible to all.
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