Euphemia Mu - Riva

Euphemia Mu, MD

Dr. Euphemia Mu is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery. She is committed to providing personalized care for each of her patients through compassionate communication and long-term experience. Dr. Mu is passionate about practicing in Charlotte, NC, where she was born and raised.

A former valedictorian of Myers Park High School, Dr. Mu majored in Molecular Biology at Princeton University and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing her residency at New York University, she pursued a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Mu has extensive training and experience in minimally invasive, tissue-sparing surgical removal of skin cancers and facial reconstruction. Since 2018, she has served patients from Charlotte, Lake Norman, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and surrounding communities, performing over 10,000 skin cancer surgeries. She has published widely in the field of dermatology, including 19 first-author manuscripts and book chapters, seven oral presentations at national conferences, and three e-books.

Outside of work, Dr. Mu enjoys running, practicing yoga, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband and their two children.

Dr. Euphemia Mu is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery. She is committed to providing personalized care for each of her patients through compassionate communication and long-term experience. Dr. Mu is passionate about practicing in Charlotte, NC, where she was born and raised.

A former valedictorian of Myers Park High School, Dr. Mu majored in Molecular Biology at Princeton University and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing her residency at New York University, she pursued a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Mu has extensive training and experience in minimally invasive, tissue-sparing surgical removal of skin cancers and facial reconstruction. Since 2018, she has served patients from Charlotte, Lake Norman, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and surrounding communities, performing over 10,000 skin cancer surgeries. She has published widely in the field of dermatology, including 19 first-author manuscripts and book chapters, seven oral presentations at national conferences, and three e-books.

Outside of work, Dr. Mu enjoys running, practicing yoga, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband and their two children.

Select Publications:

Mu E, Quatrano NA, Yagerman S, Ratner D, Meehan SA. “Evaluation Of MITF, SOX10, MART-1, And R21 Immunostaining For The Diagnosis Of Residual Melanoma In Situ On Chronically Sun-Damaged Skin.” Dermatologic Surgery, 44(7):933-938, 2018.

Mu E, Meehan S. Meehan's Dermatopathology: Doppelgängers & Stags, New York, NY: iBook. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/meehans-dermatopathology-doppelg%C3%A4ngers-stags/id1128545158?mt=11 

Quatrano NA, Mu E, Orbuch DE, Haimovic A, Geronemus R, Brauer JA. "Demographic and Tumor Characteristics of Patients Younger than 50 Years with Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Referred for Mohs Micrographic Surgery.” J Drugs Dermatol. 17(5): 499-505, 2018.

Mu E, Greenbaum S. "The Transposition Flap for the Reconstruction of Lower Cutaneous Lip Defects." Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 16(4):385, 2017.

Mu E, Lewin J, Stevenson M, Meehan S, Carucci J, Gareau D. "Use of Digitally Stained Multimodal Confocal Mosaics for Screening Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer." JAMA Dermatology. 152(12):1335-1341, 2016.

Mu E, Lange J, Strouse J. “Comparison of the Use and Results of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Children and Young Adults with Melanoma.” Cancer. 118: 2700-2707, 2012.

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To schedule an appointment, call:

Riva Dermatology - Cornelius: 704-896-8837
Riva Dermatology - Denver: 704-896-8837

My Practicing Locations

Riva Dermatology - Cornelius

17039 Kenton Drive, Suite 100

Cornelius, NC 28031

Mon8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Riva Dermatology - Denver

275 NC-16 Business, Suite 202

Denver, NC 28037

Mon8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

My Background

Education

  • Princeton University - Undergraduate
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Medical School
  • New York University - Dermatology Residency
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel - Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship

Languages Spoken

  • English & Mandarin Chinese

Gender

  • Female

Conditions

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Melanoma
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Keratoacanthoma
  • Merkle Cell Carcinoma
  • Atypical Moles
  • Skin Cancer

Treatments

  • BOTOX®
  • Injectable Fillers

Procedures

  • Mohs Surgery
  • Standard Excision
  • Staged Excision
  • Cryosurgery
  • Intralesional Methotrexate

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