In the heart of the North Valley, the Center for Dermatology & Plastic Surgery at 6316 W Union Hills Dr, Suite 200, Glendale, serves as a high-performance "Skin Command Center." This isn't just a clinic; it's a dual-specialty powerhouse where medical dermatology and reconstructive surgery live under one roof, providing Glendale and Arrowhead Ranch residents with a seamless path from diagnosis to aesthetic restoration.
Here is why this Union Hills location is a standout destination for Arizona skin health:
The Vibe: High-Tech Clinical Rigor with a Neighborhood Heart
Located in the professional medical hub near 67th Avenue, the office is designed for the modern patient. It features a paperless, streamlined workflow and a spacious, TV-equipped waiting room that respects your time. The atmosphere is professional and high-energy, run by a team that understands that in the Arizona sun, skin health isn't a luxury—it's a necessity.
Why This Practice Is Truly Unique:
The "Dermatopathology" Advantage: This location features Dr. Ryan Stevens, a rare dual-board-certified specialist in both Dermatology and Dermatopathology. This means your biopsy isn't just sent to a nameless lab; it’s often interpreted by a physician who has seen your skin in person, leading to a level of diagnostic accuracy that is significantly higher than standard clinics.
The "Pediatric-to-Geriatric" Bridge: While many specialty centers skew toward one age group, this office is anchored by Dr. Arun Sood, who is fellowship-trained in Pediatric Dermatology. Whether it’s managing "cradle cap" in a newborn or performing a complex Mohs procedure on a senior, the clinic provides a "medical home" for the entire family tree.
The "Collaborative Closure" Model: One of their greatest strengths is the synergy between dermatology and plastic surgery. For high-stakes skin cancer cases, a dermatologist can perform the Mohs surgery (layer-by-layer cancer removal) while a plastic surgeon stands by to perform the reconstructive closure, ensuring the best possible cosmetic outcome for visible areas like the face and nose.
Specialized Treatment Frontiers:
The Glendale team operates at the intersection of medical necessity and aesthetic excellence:
Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A specialized surgical center for skin cancer that boasts a 99% cure rate by verifying clear margins in real-time.
Vein & Vascular Excellence: Beyond the surface of the skin, they offer advanced treatments for visible veins and redness, utilizing specialized vascular lasers to restore an even skin tone.
The "Lunch Hour" Aesthetic: Led by expert PAs like Sophia Au-Stenger, the cosmetic wing offers "glow-and-go" procedures—including Botox, Fillers, and IPL Laser Resurfacing—specifically designed to minimize sun damage and aging with little to no downtime.
Why Glendale Residents Trust This Team:
"Top Doc" Heritage: As part of a larger network founded by Dr. Gary McCracken, the center has been a consistent recipient of Phoenix Magazine's "Top Docs" awards, a recognition voted on by fellow physicians in the Valley.
Multilingual Advocacy: The staff provides care in English, Spanish, and Cantonese, ensuring that the North Valley’s diverse community has a clear, jargon-free connection to their surgical and medical care.
Comprehensive "Paperless" Experience: From digital check-ins to a robust patient portal for lab results, the practice is built for the 2026 lifestyle, making administrative tasks as painless as their treatments.
The Insider Move: If you are visiting for a suspicious mole, ask if Dr. Ryan Stevens can review your case. His expertise in the microscopic diagnosis of skin disorders (dermatopathology) makes him the "doctor's doctor" for tricky or high-risk skin lesions.
Founded in 2000, Center for Dermatology & Plastic Surgery is the premier medical skincare and aesthetics facility in Paradise Valley and greater Phoenix area. We continue to be one of the few practices in the Southwest to combine dermatology and plastic surgery.
Center for Dermatology & Plastic Surgery is one of the few practices in the Southwest to combine cosmetic dermatology, medical dermatology, and plastic surgery. Our skilled surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to perform both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures throughout the entire body.
With vast experience in cosmetic, reconstructive, hand surgery and microsurgery, we can help you achieve natural-looking results with personalized care and attention. Our latest technology, expert techniques, and personalized plans mean you’ll walk away healthier, happier and more satisfied in your own skin.
Our breadth of knowledge ranges from cancer and reconstructive surgery to surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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TOP important and interesting reviews from patients
- Fiona Blunt and her assistant, Ava Dickerson, are absolutely the very Top Tier! And the ladies at the front reception desk were also extremely nice, very helpful and very well organized. My experience with everyone was excellent. And my wait in the office to see Fiona was pleasant and very short.
Fiona and Ava are exceptionally good at making a patient feel comfortable. They are friendly and professional, and really take extraordinary care of their patients. I felt very much at ease with them, and I greatly appreciated the clear and understandable explanations of everything. These two team members truly epitomize the perfect medical professionals with their highly experienced medical knowledge; their special attention to making patients feel calm and comfortable; and for their extremely high level of caring for their patients. I highly recommend them, and this office.
- I recently came here as a new patient. I was able fill out all the new patient information online beforehand which saved time and it was an overall quick appointment. Liza did a great job with my skin/mole check and also gave me some good recommendations for my skin. Everyone here was also very nice. I’m glad to have found a great dermatologist office close-by!
- Good appointment alerting system so as not to forget to come. Christina and Fiona we’re both professional and focused and worked well together well choreographed. Biopsies were painless, and the freezing went well with only one missed growth to burn where a sliding hand along the skin would have readily felt it, so that area may not have gotten the sliding hand discovery method. It seems all others were observed or felt and subsequently destroyed. High marks for a good job.
