At Vanguard, our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. We often say, we just happen to be a medical practice. Regardless of whether we were a hotel, construction company, or medical practice, our mission of making a positive impact would be unchanged. We always want to […]
Reconstructive Surgery
A Letter from Dr. James Banich
To my future patients: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dr. James Banich, and I am a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon new to Colorado. It is my honor to serve you in what I have come to realize is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. […]
Show Your Valentine How Much You Care
This Valentine’s Day, we want to encourage you to screen the one you love for skin cancer. It is now estimated that there are over 5 million cases of skin cancer a year, making it the most common form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are curable if detected early. So show your Valentine how […]
Skin Problems Can Occur Anywhere
We want our patients to feel comfortable and unashamed of dermatologic conditions that can occur anywhere. As a medical dermatology practice, we have seen a full range of skin conditions including external genital issues (warts, rashes, pain, pruritus) and disorders such as hidradenitis suppurativa, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus and eczematous rashes of the genitals. We […]
Moles: What Exactly Does It Mean When They’re Atypical? (Vinh Chung, MD)
Beauty spot, birthmark, blemish, freckle. There are a few different names for them and we all have them, but what exactly are moles? This month, we provide some clarity on moles and tips on what to look for if they begin to change. What is a mole? Moles are caused when cells in the skin […]
We take care of you like family
“Take care of each and every patient as if that person is a member of your family.” That is what our leadership team teaches during staff training. That is why. . . When you call us, a live person will answer all your questions and help you schedule an appointment. We try to answer each […]
Just for Men
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there. In the spirit of this month, we want to tailor this message to men. It’s common knowledge that men do not take care of their skin as well as women. Some of you have admitted to us how little time you spend taking care of your […]
