Residency Leadership - Dermatology

Joshua Owen, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS

Associate Program Director, Dermatology Residency Program
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Fellowship: St. Louis University School of Medicine
Board Certifications: Double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatology Surgery (Mohs Surgery)
Email: Joshua.Owen1@va.gov

I primarily perform Mohs micrographic surgery and other dermatologic surgical procedures, including nail surgery. I serve as the Director of Mohs surgery at VA, Assistant Chief of Dermatology at VA, Chair of the Mohs surgery Field Advisory Board for VHA, and Associate Program Director for the dermatology residency program.

Chad Hivnor, MD, FAAD

Chief of Dermatology
South Texas Veterans Health Care System; US Department of Veterans Affairs
Clinical Associate Professor Uniformed Services University Health Sciences
Email: chad.hivnor@va.gov

I serve as the Chief of Dermatology at the Veterans Administration Hospital. The VA provides a large portion of residents continuity clinic, surgery and laser experience. We strive to be the best VA dermatology clinic in the country across all spectrums of treatments and options.

Allison Pye, MD

Assistant Professor
Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Board Certification:American Board of Dermatology
Email: Allison.Pye@va.gov

I practice general medical and surgical dermatology at the VA. I also serve as the site director for the VA component of the residency program and as one of the Associate Program Directors.

Valerie Fisher Shiu, MD

Associate Program Director
Residency: UT Health San Antonio
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic
Board Certification: Double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatology Surgery (Mohs Surgery)
Email: valerie.shiu@va.gov

I primarily perform Mohs micrographic surgery and other dermatologic surgical procedures. I serve as a UTHSCSA faculty member supporting the dermatology residency program.

Shannon Lovelace

Program Coordinator-Senior
Email: lovelaces@uthscsa.edu

As a Senior Program Coordinator, I oversee the administrative aspects and day-to-day operations for the Dermatology Residency program while assisting the Program Director. I also play a role in coordinating medical students, residents and other learners for shadowing and rotating opportunities.