Todd Holmes
Professor, Dermatology
Director, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Program
Alma mater(s)
- M.D., University of Vermont College of Medicine
- B.A., English Literature, The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
- Internship, Family Medicine, North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO
- Residency, Dermatology, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT
- Fellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, Fletcher Allen Health Care
Affiliated Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Division of Dermatology
BIO
Todd Holmes is a Professor of Dermatology at the Larner College of Medicine and Program Director for the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship. A board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon, his work centers on the medical and surgical management of skin cancer. His teaching focuses on reconstructive surgery, a particular professional passion.
Awards and Achievements
- Distinguished Clinician Award - UVMMC Department of Medicine (2024)
- Nominee for Larner College of Medicine Dean’s Award for Professionalism (2024)
- Outstanding achievement award - ASDS International Traveling Mentorship Program (2016)
- Castle Connelly Top Doctor (2018 - present)
- Board Director - American College of Mohs Surgery (2024 - present)
- Chair - American College of Mohs Surgery Scientific Program Committee (2023 - 2024)
- American Board of Dermatology Question Writing Committee (2025 - present)
Academic Appointments
- July 2007 – June 2014 Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Medicine, Dermatology Division, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
- July 2014 - June 2020 Clinical Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Dermatology Division, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
- July 2020 - present Clinical Professor - Department of Medicine, Dermatology Division, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Bio
Todd Holmes is a Professor of Dermatology at the Larner College of Medicine and Program Director for the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship. A board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon, his work centers on the medical and surgical management of skin cancer. His teaching focuses on reconstructive surgery, a particular professional passion.
Awards and Achievements
- Distinguished Clinician Award - UVMMC Department of Medicine (2024)
- Nominee for Larner College of Medicine Dean’s Award for Professionalism (2024)
- Outstanding achievement award - ASDS International Traveling Mentorship Program (2016)
- Castle Connelly Top Doctor (2018 - present)
- Board Director - American College of Mohs Surgery (2024 - present)
- Chair - American College of Mohs Surgery Scientific Program Committee (2023 - 2024)
- American Board of Dermatology Question Writing Committee (2025 - present)
Academic Appointments
- July 2007 – June 2014 Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Medicine, Dermatology Division, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
- July 2014 - June 2020 Clinical Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Dermatology Division, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
- July 2020 - present Clinical Professor - Department of Medicine, Dermatology Division, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Select Publications
- Anker CJ, Pong TM, Leonard KW, Sajisevi M, Cintolo-Gonzalez JA, Self QR, Bax DP, Holmes TE, Goldman GD, Weinberger CH, Stowman AM, Rehman HT, O'Neil C, Bui MR. High-Risk Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Low Actuarial Recurrence Rates Unless Multiple Major Risk Factors Present. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026 May 28:S0190-9622(26)02774-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2026.05.076. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42214502.
- Boudreaux B, Christensen H, Porter HJ, Eaton J, Ludlow J, Holmes T, Bui MR. Oncologic outcomes for invasive squamous cell carcinoma with a clinically resolved biopsy site managed by watchful waiting: A retrospective cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 Apr;92(4):801-806. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.11.067. Epub 2024 Dec 19. PMID: 39706528.
- Curtis KK, Fakult NJ, Strunck JL, Aasi SZ, Ahn CS, Alam M, Bar AA, Behshad R, Bichakjian CK, Bolotin D, Boone SL, Bordeaux JS, Brewer JD, Carr DR, Carucci JA, Castillo JR, Christensen SR, Clark MA, Collins LK, Demer AM, Eisen DB, Feng H, Firoz BF, Grekin RC, Hirshburg JM, Holmes TE, Huang CC, Jennings TA, Jiang SIB, Konda S, Leitenberger JJ, Lewin JM, Maher IA, Ng E, Orengo IF, Samie FH, Saylor DK, Sharon VR, Soleymani T, Swetter SM, Tate JA, Van Beek MJ, Vidal NY, Vij A, Wysong A, Xu YG, Carroll BT, Yu WY. Establishing Consensus for Mohs Micrographic Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Melanoma in Situ for Future Clinical Trials: A Modified Delphi Study. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2024 Jul 30;22(8):e247036. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2024.7036. PMID: 39079545; PMCID: PMC12717678.
- Bax D, Holmes T. Reconstruction of a Large Defect Involving the Infraorbital Cheek and Lower Eyelid. Dermatol Surg. 2022 Dec 1;48(12):1347-1350. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003358. Epub 2021 Dec 21. PMID: 34935753.
- Howe NM, Chen DL, Holmes TE. Crescentic Modification to Island Pedicle Rotation Flaps for Defects of the Distal Nose. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Sep;45(9):1163-1170. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001855. PMID: 30883480.