Double Board Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon

Julie Amthor Croley, M.D.

Specializing in Skin Cancer Surgery, Mohs Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, and General Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Croley is a fellowship-trained dermatologist with expertise in skin cancer surgery, Mohs surgery, reconstructive surgery, and general dermatologic surgery.

A native Texan, Dr. Croley grew up in the Hill Country where she graduated #1 in her high school class and won the division 5A state championship in the mile run. She attended The University of Texas at Austin and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Honors Biology. While at UT, she earned the distinctions of Distinguished College Scholar and member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She also competed on the Track and Field team as a scholarship athlete and earned the title of NCAA Academic All American. Her team won the Big 12 Championship during her senior year.

Dr. Croley then attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as one of the top 10 students in the class. She pursued a dermatology residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch and won numerous awards, including Outstanding Resident of the Year.

Dr. Croley then had the opportunity for advanced specialty training in Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch, during which time she was awarded Outstanding Fellow of the Year. During her training, she was involved in many research projects in the field of dermatologic surgery and published over 25 research publications. She has given numerous presentations at regional and national conferences. In 2017, her research on biased portrayals of dermatologic conditions in the cinema was globally recognized and was the third most read research publication in the major academic journal JAMA Dermatology. Dr. Croley has also served her community through various volunteer efforts, including delivering vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing free medical care to qualifying underserved populations at the St. Vincent’s clinic, and coordinating AIM for Melanoma 5K fun runs to benefit the foundation.

Dr. Croley is double board certified in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and completes over 1,200 Mohs surgeries annually. She is proud to be part of the Woodlands Dermatology Associates and is currently performing surgeries in the practice’s surgery center. Dr. Croley is married to her amazing husband Sawyer, who is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery at Houston Methodist Clear Lake (www.sawyercroleymd.com). In her spare time she enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Education

Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship (2020-2021)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, Texas)
Dermatology Residency (2017- 2020)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, Texas)
Internal Medicine Internship (2016-2017)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, Texas)
Doctor of Medicine (2012-2016)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, Texas)
Bachelors of Science in Honors Biology (2008-2012)
The University of Texas (Austin, TX)
Smithson Valley High School (2004-2008)
Bulverde, Texas

Honors & Awards

Academic Awards & Honors

Outstanding Fellow of the Year
Outstanding Resident of the Year
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society Member
Top 10 Graduate in Medical School Class/ Magna Cum Laude
Thomas W. Freese, MD Memorial Award for Excellence in Dermatology
American Medical Women’s Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation
Johanna Blumel Memorial Scholarship
Isabella H. Brackenridge Scholarship
Drs. Martin and Dorothy Spatz Foundation Scholarship
Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
Southwest Movers Association Scholarship
George Wray Memorial Scholarship
South Texas Academic Rising Scholar
Carl J. Herzog Scholarship
St. David’s Hospital Volunteers Scholarship
High School Valedictorian
University of Texas College of Natural Sciences Summa Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member
Distinguished College Scholar
Paul C. Trickett Endowed Presidential Scholarship
University of Texas College of Natural Sciences Scholarship
Edward Sibley Lewis, M.D. Endowed Presidential Pre-Med Scholarship
University Honors
Dean’s Scholar
San Antonio Area Foundation Emma Eichler Scholarship
George Wray Memorial Scholarship
National Hispanic Merit Scholarship

Research Honors & Awards

Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Fall Meeting, First Place in Oral Presentation (2020)
First Author of 3rd Most Impactful Research Article in JAMA Dermatology in 2017
National Student Research Forum, Best Oral Presentation in Medical Humanities (2015)
National Student Research Forum, Best Poster Presentation in Surgery (2014)

Athletic Honors & Awards

Boston Marathon Qualifier
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Postgraduate
Scholarship National Award
Lorene L. Rogers Scholar-Athlete Award
Big 12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Team Champion
Lan Hewlett Academic MVP Award
All-time University of Texas School Record Holder in the
Distance Medley Relay 2011-2020
NCAA Academic All-American in Track and Field
University of Texas Student-Athlete of the Month
Dr. Gerald Lage Award
Janet Hauber Award
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Award
NCAA Academic All-American in Cross Country
Texas Exes Provost Award
4-Time Individual Medalist at the Big 12 Conference Track and Field Championships
2-Time Individual and 3-Time Team Qualifier for the NCAA
First Team Academic All-Big 12
University of Texas Track and Field Athletic Scholarship
High School 5A Texas State Champion in the Mile Run

Presentations

Oral Presentations

Use of Absorbable Cutaneous Sutures Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hoyer P, Croley JA, Joseph AK, Wagner RF. Use of Absorbable Cutaneous Sutures Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Oral presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Fall Meeting; 2020 September 25; Virtual Meeting.
SkinHoax.com: A Strategy to Reassure People Exposed to Internet Skin Disease Hoaxes
Wagner K, Croley JA, Wilson J. SkinHoax.com: A Strategy to Reassure People Exposed to Internet Skin Disease Hoaxes. Oral presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Spring Meeting; 2018 April 27; Austin, TX.
Necrolytic Acral Erythema: A Case Report of Extensive Disease and Rapid Improvement with Elemental Zinc Supplementation
Croley J, Gill A, Kelly B. Necrolytic Acral Erythema: A Case Report of Extensive Disease and Rapid Improvement with Elemental Zinc Supplementation. Oral presentation at: Gross and Microscopic Symposium at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2016 March 5; Washington, D.C.
Mohs Surgical Reconstruction Educational Activity
Croley J, Malone H, Wagner R. Mohs Surgical Reconstruction Educational Activity. Oral presentation at: Dermatology Teachers Exchange Group at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2016 March 4; Washington, D.C.
Cutis Marmorata Telangiectasia Cutis: A Report of a Persistent Case and Long-Term Management
Croley J, Ramirez K. Cutis Marmorata Telangiectasia Cutis: A Report of a Persistent Case and Long-Term Management. Oral presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Fall Meeting; 2015 Oct 23; Lubbock, TX.
The Effect of Bariatric Procedure on Post-Operative Complications for the Massive Weight Loss Patient Undergoing Body Contouring
Howland N, Amthor J, Padilla P, Bauer J, Phillips L, Hoxworth R. The Effect of Bariatric Procedure on Post-Operative Complications for the Massive Weight Loss Patient Undergoing Body Contouring. Oral presentation at: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2015 Sept 26; San Antonio, TX.
Implications of Ethnicity, Demographics, and Patient Preferences on Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Decisions
Amthor J, Lopez M, Powers K. Implications of Ethnicity, Demographics, and Patient Preferences on Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Decisions. Oral presentation at: National Student Research Forum; 2015 April; Galveston, TX.
Atypical Infections of the Upper Extremity, Becoming More Atypical?
Lopez M, Amthor J, Murphy K. Atypical Infections of the Upper Extremity, Becoming More Atypical? Oral presentation at: American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting; 2015 Jan; Paradise Island, Bahamas.
Use of Strattice in Nipple Reconstruction to Improve Long-Term Nipple Projection
Rai S, Amthor J, Phillips L. Use of Strattice in Nipple Reconstruction to Improve Long-Term Nipple Projection. Oral presentation at: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2013 Sept; Bastrop, TX.

Poster Presentations

A Case of Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasm Involving the Penile Shaft and Scrotum Treated by Mohs Surgery
Winsett F, Gleghorn K, Linfante A, Croley J, Munoz A, Ruff E, Branski L, Goodwin B, Kelly B, Wagner RF Jr. A Case of Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasm Involving the Penile Shaft and Scrotum Treated by Mohs Surgery. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Spring Meeting; 2021 May 1; Virtual Meeting.
DRESS Syndrome: A Refractory Case with Severe Hepatitis
LaCour M, Croley JA, Winsett F, Ross L, Goodwin B. DRESS Syndrome: A Refractory Case with Severe Hepatitis. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Fall Meeting; 2019 May 27; San Antonio, TX.
An Oral Presentation of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Croley JA, LaCour M, Wilson LM. An Oral Presentation of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Spring Meeting; 2019 May 16; Houston, TX.
Z-plasty for Correction of Standing Cutaneous Deformity
Croley JA, Tanis R, Hamel J, Wagner RF. Z-plasty for Correction of Standing Cutaneous Deformity. Poster presentation at: American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2019 March 3; Washington, DC.
Low-Dose Methotrexate-Induced Acute Pneumonitis in Patient with Bullous Pemphigoid
Ezekor M, Croley JA, Wilkerson M. Low-Dose Methotrexate-Induced Acute Pneumonitis in Patient with Bullous Pemphigoid. Poster presentation at: American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; 2019 March 3; Washington, DC.
Discrepancies in the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Appropriate Use Criteria
Croley JA, Hammel J, Joseph A, Wagner RF. Discrepancies in the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Appropriate Use Criteria. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Fall Meeting; 2018 Sept 21; Galveston, TX.
The Weck Knife Technique for Harvesting Split-Thickness Skin Grafts
Croley JA, Hirschburg JM, Wagner RF. The Weck Knife Technique for Harvesting Split-Thickness Skin Grafts. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Spring Meeting; 2018 April 27; Austin, TX.
Clinical Utility of a KOH Prep in Unclear Cases of Subungual Melanoma
Crain C, Croley JA, Gibson B. Clinical Utility of a KOH Prep in Unclear Cases of Subungual Melanoma. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Spring Meeting; 2018 April 27; Austin, TX.
Generalized Lichen Nitidus in a Middle-Aged Adult
Lacour M, Croley JA, Wilson J. Generalized Lichen Nitidus in a Middle-Aged Adult. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Spring Meeting; 2018 April 27; Austin, TX.
SkinHoax.com: A New Public Resource to Address Online Dermatologic Hoaxes.
Wagner K, Croley J, Wilson J. SkinHoax.com: A New Public Resource to Address Online Dermatologic Hoaxes. Poster presentation at: National Student Research Forum; 2018 April 26; Galveston, TX.
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis in a Patient Receiving Prolia Injections: A Case Report
Allen T, Croley J, Wilkerson M. Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis in a Patient Receiving Prolia Injections: A Case Report. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Fall Meeting; 2017 Sept 29; Bastrop, TX.
Evaluation of Inpatient Dermatologic Consultations: A 3-Year Retrospective Review
Croley J, Tinkey K, Gill A, Jones Z, Hunter-Ellul L, Kelly B. Evaluation of Inpatient Dermatologic Consultations: A 3-Year Retrospective Review. Poster presentation at: Texas Dermatologic Society Annual Fall Meeting; 2015 Oct 23; Lubbock, TX.
Medullary Renal Carcinoma in a Patient with Sickle Cell Trait: A Complication of a Typically Uncomplicated Trait
Croley J, Nawgiri R, Markowitz A. Medullary Renal Carcinoma in a Patient with Sickle Cell Trait: A Complication of a Typically Uncomplicated Trait. Poster presentation at: American College of Physicians Texas Chapter Annual Meeting; 2014 Nov; Houston, TX.
Atypical Mycobacterial Infections of the Hand: A Case Series
Amthor J, Lopez M, Murphy K. Atypical Mycobacterial Infections of the Hand: A Case Series. Poster presentation at: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2014 Sept; San Antonio, TX.
Atypical Mycobacterial Infections of the Hand: A Case Series
Amthor J, Lopez M, Murphy K. Atypical Mycobacterial Infections of the Hand: A Case Series. Poster presentation at: National Student Research Forum. 2014 April. Galveston, TX.
Effect of Substituent Position and Addition of Methyl Group on Ligand Binding Affinity for MUP-1
Amthor J, Procko K, Clements J, Martin S. Effect of Substituent Position and Addition of Methyl Group on Ligand Binding Affinity for MUP-1. Poster presentation at: Undergraduate Research Forum; 2011 April; Austin, TX.

Theses

Thermodynamic Investigation of Topliss Approach to Optimize Binding Affinity of Novel Binders to MUP-1
Amthor J, Procko K, Martin S. Thermodynamic Investigation of Topliss Approach to Optimize Binding Affinity of Novel Binders to MUP-1. Dissertation for Graduation with BS in Honors Biology at The University of Texas; April 2012.

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Dermatology
American College of Mohs Surgery
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Texas Dermatologic Society
Texas Medical Association

Community Service

COVID Vaccination Center Volunteer
Volunteer for St. Vincent’s Clinic
Skin Cancer Screening Volunteer
Volunteer for League City Health Fair
Volunteer at the Annual UTMB Community Fair
Director for Aim for the Cure Melanoma 5K Fun Run/Walk
Volunteer for Stay Shady Project
Coordinator and Volunteer for Annual Student Surgical Society Blood Drive
Volunteer for Blocker Burn Champions 5K Fun Run
Volunteer for Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run and Festival benefiting UTMB Blocker Burn Unit
Volunteer for St. Luke's Clinic
Coordinator for Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Volunteer for American Medical Women’s Association Big Sibling Program
Volunteer for Shriner’s Hospital for Children Christmas Celebration
Volunteer for Annual UTMB Fall Festival
Volunteer for Annual D'Feet Breast Cancer 5K Fun Run
Volunteer and Tutor for Galveston Family Crisis Center
Volunteer for Anti-Tobacco Project
Volunteer for Hands and Feet Medical Mission Trip to Laredo, Texas
Volunteer for University of Kansas Kickball Special Olympics
Volunteer for North Central Baptist Hospital
Volunteer for Glucose Screenings Hosted by the Hispanic Health Professions Organization
Volunteer for Diabetes Awareness Week
Volunteer for Marathon Kids

Research Publications

Reconstructive Conundrum: Revision Repair of a Collapsed External Nasal Valve
Croley JA, Malone CH, Wagner RF, Munavalli G. Dermatol Surg. 2022;48:765-767.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Characteristics of Cutaneous Tumors Treated by Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Croley JA, Hoyer P, Wagner RF, Joseph AK. Cutis. 2022;109:272-276.
A Three-Color Mohs Mapping Method to Uniquely Stain up to Six Specimens
Aboul-Fettouch, N, Croley JA, Joseph AK. A Three-Color Mohs Mapping Method to Uniquely Stain up to Six Specimens. Dermatol Surg. 2021 1;47(8):1107-1108.
Managing Pain Associated with Dermatologic Procedures
Winsett F, Gleghorn K, Phan M, Croley JA, Wagner RF. Managing Pain Associated with Dermatologic Procedures. Int J of Dermatol. 2021.
Use of Absorbable Cutaneous Sutures Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hoyer P, Croley JA, Wagner RF. Use of Absorbable Cutaneous Sutures Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Skin. 2021;5(2):140-1.
Use of a Cotton-Tipped Applicator to Measure the Extent of Undermining
Croley JA, Wagner RF, Joseph AK. Use of a Cotton-Tipped Applicator to Measure the Extent of Undermining. Dermatol Surg. 2021;online ahead of print.
Z-Plasty for Correction of Standing Cutaneous Deformity
Tanis R, Croley JA, Hammel J, Wagner RF. Z-Plasty for Correction of Standing Cutaneous Deformity. Cutis. 2020;106:80-1.
Reconstruction of Medium to Large Scalp Defects by Progressive Tightening of Pulley Sutures for Staged Primary Closure
Croley JA, Malone CH, Hirshburg JM, Wagner RF. Reconstruction of Medium to Large Scalp Defects by Progressive Tightening of Pulley Sutures for Staged Primary Closure. Dermatol Surg. 2020;46:837-9.
Generalized Lichen Nitidus in a Middle-Aged Adult
Lacur M, Croley J, Wilson J. Generalized Lichen Nitidus in a Middle-Aged Adult. Skin. 2020;4:159.
Clinical Pearl: Advantages of the Scalp as a Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site
Croley JA, Hirshburg JM, Wagner RF. Clinical Pearl: Advantages of the Scalp as a Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site. Cutis. 2019;103:369-370.
Online Skin Disease Hoaxes: Widespread and Credible to Viewers
Wagner K, Croley J, Wilson J. Online Skin Disease Hoaxes: Widespread and Credible to Viewers. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019, Epub ahead of print.
The Evolution of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship
Croley, JA. The Evolution of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship. Cutis. 2019;103:E22-23.
Current Controversies in Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Croley JA. Current Controversies in Mohs Micrographic Surgery.Cutis. 2019 October;104(04):E29-E31.
Emerging Roles of Social Media in Dermatology
Croley, JA. Emerging Roles of Social Media in Dermatology. Cutis. 2019;103:E13-E14.
Dermlife and the Burned-out Resident
Croley, JA. #Dermlife and the Burned-out Resident. Cutis. 2019 August;104(02):E32-E33.
Discrepancies in the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Appropriate Use Criteria
Croley JA, Joseph AK, Wagner RF. Discrepancies in the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Appropriate Use Criteria. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018, Epub ahead of print.
Trypophobia, Skin, and the Media
Wagner KD, Croley JA, Wilson JM. Trypophobia, Skin, and the Media. Dermatol Online J. 2018;24.
Twenty-First-Century Skin Findings Response: Letter to the Editor
Reese V, Croley JA, Ryan MP, Wagner RF Jr. Twenty-First-Century Skin Findings Response. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018;32:e424-425.
Deepithelialized Flaps and Grafts: Applications in Dermatologic Surgery
Croley JA, Malone CH, Wagner RF Jr. Deepithelialized Flaps and Grafts: Applications in Dermatologic Surgery. Cutis. 2018;101:213-216.
Countering Creeping Confusion: A Proposal to Re-Name Herpes Virus Taxonomy
Reese V, Croley JA, Wagner RF. Countering Creeping Confusion: A Proposal to Re-Name Herpes Virus Taxonomy. Online Journal of Community and Person-Centered Dermatology. 2018.
Fake Skin Disease Online: A Review of Dermatological Hoaxes
Wagner KD, Croley JA. Fake Skin Disease Online: A Review of Dermatological Hoaxes. Online Journal of Community and Person-Centered Dermatology. 2018.
Dermatologic Features of Classic Movie Villains: The Face of Evil
Croley JA, Reese V, Wagner RF. Dermatologic Features of Classic Movie Villains: The Face of Evil. JAMA Dermatology. 2017;153:559-564.
iPad Flaps and Grafts Educational Exercise for Resident Training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Croley JA, Malone CH, Goodwin BP, Phillips LG, Cole EL, Wagner RF. iPad Flaps and Grafts Educational Exercise for Resident Training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2017;8:143-147.
Surgical Pearl: The Modified Rule of Halves for Prevention of Dog Ears
Croley JA, Malone CH, Subrt AP, Wagner RF. Surgical Pearl: The Modified Rule of Halves for Prevention of Dog Ears. J Amer Acad Dermatol. 2017;76(3):e99-e100.
Atypical Infections of the Upper Extremity, Becoming More Atypical?
Lopez M, Croley J, Murphy KD. Atypical Infections of the Upper Extremity, Becoming More Atypical? Hand. 2017;12:188-192.

Abstracts

Oxygen-Enriched Operating Rooms and Surgical Fires: An Underestimated Risk of Ambulatory Dermatologic Surgery
Jimenez A, Hoyer P, Croley JA, Wagner RF. Oxygen-Enriched Operating Rooms and Surgical Fires: An Underestimated Risk of Ambulatory Dermatologic Surgery. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021;85:AB162.
Deepithelialized Flaps and Grafts: Review of the Literature and Applications in Dermatologic Surgery
Croley J, Malone CH, Wagner RF. Deepithelialized Flaps and Grafts: Review of the Literature and Applications in Dermatologic Surgery. Abstract published at: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting; 2016 Nov 11-13; New Orleans, LA.