James P. Bota, M.D., Mohs Surgeon
Undergraduate
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 2004 – 2008 B.S. Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, August, GA 2008 – 2012 M.D.
Internship
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 2012- 2013
Residency
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 2013- 2015 Chief Resident 2015 – 2016
Fellowship
Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery
Board Certifications
National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board of Dermatology, Virginia Board of Medicine for Medicine and Surgery
Member
American Medical Association, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Locations
3907 Bridge Road, Suite 200
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 745-7261
(757) 967-9024 fax
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207 Bulifants Blvd, Suite C
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-8535
(757) 253-2223 fax
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About James P. Bota, M.D., Mohs Surgeon
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.
