Brian Leach
MD
Dr. Brian Leach joined The Skin Surgery Center of Charleston in 2017 as a Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and serves our Charleston office. He brings 24+ years of experience in both civilian and military medical care.
Dr. Leach earned his Medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Centenary College of Louisiana. He completed an internship at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Wash., a residency in Dermatology at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif., and a Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. He previously served as Associate Professor in the Departments of Dermatology/Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston.
Dr. Leach has authored more than a dozen scientific publications and presented extensively at local, regional, national and international conferences. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army and Air Force for twelve-and-a-half years of Active duty military service, and for one year in the USAF Reserves. Additionally, Dr. Leach is a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
Awards
Distinguished Graduate, U. S. Air Force
Aerospace Medicine Primary Course
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal, w/ bronze star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, w/ 2nd oak leaf cluster
Air Force Training Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
Army Certificate of Achievement x 5
U. S. Army Flight Surgeon Badge / Wings
U. S. Air Force Senior Flight Surgeon Badge / Wings
U. S. Air Force Medical Corps Chief Physician Badge
Army Physical Fitness Training Badge
Education
Medical Degree (Tulane University School of Medicine)
Bachelor's Degree in Biology (Centenary College of Louisiana)
Transitional Internship (Madigan Army Medical Center)
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship (Medical University of South Carolina)
Residencies
Dermatology Residency (Naval Medical Center)
Board Certifications
Board-Certified by the American Board of Dermatology
ABD Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty Certification
Memberships
South Carolina Dermatological Association
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery
Fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
Charleston Medical Society
Association of Military Dermatologists
Society of U. S. Army Flight Surgeons
Society of U. S. Air Force Flight Surgeons
Languages Spoken
English
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1528096831
Practice Locations
The Skin Surgery Center at Charleston
Accepting new patients