About Us

Mission Statement

Our mission at Gem State Dermatology is to provide quality healthcare in a comfortable environment. We strive to excel in delivering state of the art medical and cosmetic dermatological care for our clients. We realize that health care is a customer service industry and customer service and satisfaction are our primary goals.

Michael Lane, P.A.C. and Steven M. Mings, MD, ASDS

Michael Lane

Dr Mings

Certifications and Associations
•	Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant: Graduated with honors from Idaho State University
•	Certified by NCCPA
•	Member of AAPA, Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants, Idaho Medical Association and Intermountain Dermatology Society.
•	Publications in Dermatology Literature

Medical School
•	Graduated With Honors
•	Idaho State University - 2001
•	Certified by NCCPA
•	Member of AAPA
•	Member of Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants
•	Member of Idaho Medical Association
•	Member of Intermountain Dermatology Society

Hospital Affiliations
•	St. Alphonsus Hospital
•	St. Lukes Hospital
•	V.A. Hospital
•	Walter Knox Hospital
•	Elks Rehabilitation Hospital

Certifications and Associations
•	Board Certified - American Board of Dermatology
•	National Board of Medical Examiners
•	American Medical Association
•	Idaho Dermatology Association - Current President
•	Boise Valley Dermatology - Past President, 2003-2005
•	Intermountain Dermatology Society - Past President
•	Idaho Medical Association
•	American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

Teaching Appointments
•	University of Utah Adjunct Instructor 1997 - Present
•	University of Washington Clinical Instructor 1997 - Present

Medical School
•	Gonzga University - Graduated Magna Cum Laude B.S. in Chemistry, Minor in Physics
•	University of Washington School of Medicine - Graduated with Honors

Residency and Fellowships
•	University of Washington - Internal Medicine (1993)
•	State University of New York (SUNY) in Buffalo - Dermatology (1994-1997)
•	Chief Resident at SUNY in Buffalo (1997)