"Dr. Bota is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon. He completed medical school in Augusta, Georgia at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a residency in dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in dermatologic oncology and micrographic surgery under the renowned Mohs surgeon, Dr. Mary Maloney. He specializes in the prevention and treatment of skin cancer, high-risk skin cancer, and advanced facial reconstruction. Mohs surgery is a form of microscopic margin-controlled surgery which enables Dr. Bota to remove skin cancer with accuracy and precision. He has published articles on skin cancer in peer-reviewed journals, and enjoys teaching others about the impact and treatment of skin cancer. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar, mountain biking and an occasional Netflix binge. Dr. Bota, his wife, Dr. Tara Buehler, and their children reside in Norfolk."