Residency Leadership


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Robert T. Gilson, MD

Associate Program Director
Email: gilsonr@uthscsa.edu

I do general and common procedural dermatology for adults and pediatric patients. I teach and staff resident clinics as well as inpatient dermatology consultations. I serve as the point of contact for patch testing and phototherapy for our department.

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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.

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Valerie Fisher Shiu, MD

Associate Program Director
South Texas Veterans Health Care System; US Department of Veterans Affairs
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 the chief of dermatologic surgery at the VA as well as the associate program director for the dermatology residency program.

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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.