
Position: Physician Assistant in Dermatological Surgery and Cosmetic Services
Where I was raised: As a child, I grew up in Tehran, Iran and have lived in Dallas, Texas for the remaining childhood years.
Education:
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska - Thesis: "Advantage of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in High Risk Areas"
Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Texas—Southwestern
Master of Science, Genetics, University of Minnesota - Thesis: "The Genetics of Alopecia Areata"
Bachelor of Science, Genetics, Texas A&M University
Medical Associations:
Fellow Member, California Academy of Physicians Assistants (www.capanet.org)
Diplomate, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (www.dermpa.org)
Member of the Bay Area Non-Docs Association
What I like best about working in dermatologic surgery: It gives me satisfaction in helping to provide Mohs Micrographic Services as a treatment for various skin cancers. Also, I enjoy the added mixture of using advanced technology for cosmetic services.
What I like best about working at Stanford: Stanford provides excellent learning opportunities.
Martin J Estrada
Position: Histotechnician
Education: Histotechnology, American Society of Clinical Pathology Certification, Stanford University
Where I was raised: Detroit and Mountain View
Favorite Food: Gourmet Mexican
Favorite Hobby: Road Bicycling
Favorite place I have visited: Yosemite
What I like best about working in dermatologic surgery: Being part of a team involved in direct patient care
What I like best about working at Stanford: It’s a great job with important responsibilities
Steve Fisher
Position: Mohs Histotechnologist
Education: Histotechnology Certification, American Society of Clinical Pathology, Stanford University
Where I was raised: Santa Clara, CA
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Hobby: Collecting ‘60’s “muscle” cars
Favorite place I have visited: Mexico
What I like best about working in dermatologic surgery: Being able to help skin cancer patients
What I like best about working at Stanford: The focused, but relaxed atmosphere



Position: Nurse Practitioner in Dermatologic Surgery
Where I was raised: I was raised in Tehran, Iran and then in Canada.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, McGill University, Canada
Graduate School, Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, California
Favorite Food: Thai, Persian, and Italian
Favorite Hobby: Spinning and cooking
Favorite Place I have Visited: Italy
Areas of Expertice : Ontological and Neurosurgical diseases. I have over 15 years of experience in the field.
What I like best about working at Stanford: A great place to provide high quality,advanced and state of the art care to patients and their families by incorporating research, educational program and teaching aids.
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