E. Brent Kirkland, MD

Dr. Kirkland graduated from The University of Dayton in Ohio. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. While at Case Western, Dr. Kirkland trained at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. Following his internship, Dr. Kirkland completed his residency training at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. While at Stanford, Dr. Kirkland worked with leading experts in skin disease and cutaneous oncology.

After his residency, Dr. Kirkland completed fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA. The American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) and the American Medical Association's Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) certified his Procedural Dermatology fellowship. As an ACMS and ACGME fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Kirkland provides the highest quality care in treating skin cancers of all types. He is one of the few Mohs surgeons in southwest Ohio trained in using intraoperative immunostains to treat skin cancer. Dr. Kirkland has authored numerous scientific articles on cutaneous oncology, laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology and has been a speaker/presenter at national meetings.

Dr. Kirkland is double board-certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He also belongs to numerous professional organizations, including the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Masters Dermatologic Association, American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association and Ohio Dermatological Association. Dr. Kirkland was also honored by Dayton Magazine as one of the Best Doctors of 2025 for his expertise in Mohs surgery.

In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Kirkland serves as Chief Medical Officer at DOCS Dermatology.