Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute was established August 1996 by Dr. Rowe. At that same time, Dr. Kiene and Dr. Blackhart purchased practices from Dr. Rueckl and Dr. Sage respectively and entered into a Limited Liability Partnership with Dr. Rowe. The practice leased office space at 890 Mill Street in Reno, and 1177 N. Division Street in Carson City.

Dr. Kolar and Dr. Albregts contracted services to Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute and worked in Tahoe, Minden, Gardnerville, Bishop and Fallon. In June of 1999, the doctors purchased Dr. Standlee’s practice located at 75 Pringle Way and entered into a partnership agreement with SCDI.

In July of 2001, the Carson City Office relocated to 704 W. Nye Lane, Suite 203. The two Reno offices merged and relocated to the current location at 640 West Moana Lane in January 2002. The Carson City office relocated again in May, 2008 to 3950 G. S. Richards Blvd.

 SCDI hired Dr. Franz J. Stadler, in the fall of 2002 to work at locations in the Carson City, Fallon, and Reno offices. He recently purchased laser equipment to provide hair removal, treatment of spider veins, brown/red spots and acne. In addition to using lasers, Dr. Stadler specializes in Botox, Collagen, Radiance, and Restylane Injections and chemical peels; Cosmetic Services.  Dr. Stadler became an SCDI partner in the fall of 2003.

Dr. Matthew Lambiase joined SCDI in June, 2007 after completion of service in the U.S. Army. Dr. Lambiase practices in both the Carson City and Reno offices. He became an SCDI partner in the summer of 2008.

SCDI also has five mid-level providers, Lisa T. Durden, PA-C a Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Carson City, Sheila Roach, PA-C a Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Reno, Amy Schoening, PA-C a Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Reno and Carson City, Rhonda L. Strunk, APN-C a licensed Nurse Practitioner practicing in Reno, and Tamara Van Dyke, PA-C a Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Reno and Fallon. They are all experienced in dermatology and work closely with the physicians to assure the best care for healthy skin. 

Dr. Rowe and Dr. Kiene are the only two physicians in the Northern Nevada area who have completed an intensive 1-year fellowship in Mohs Micrographic surgery from the prestigious University of British Columbia Skin Cancer Centre and are members of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.