About Dr. Barber
Dr. Mary F. Barber has performed over 30,000 Mohs procedures. Dr. Barber performs comprehensive skin exams, conducts biopsies, and provides necessary treatment for skin cancer patients. She has been a MOHS surgeon for 25 years. She still practices at the Skin Cancer Center of Central Florida (skincf.com) with her daughter, Rebecca Thornhill, M.D. Since moving to the beautiful Blue Ridge area, she has seen the growing need for skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.
With the help of her husband, Scott Kelley, the real estate and IT Guru and Maggy Byers, Practice Administrator, she opened the Blue Ridge office March 2024. She limits her practice to the treatment of proven skin cancer patients. Dr Barber also welcomes second opinions for biopsy proven cancers Take out performs skin examinations
She and her husband are proud UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERANS.
Professional Experience
- College – Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia; Summa Cum Laude
- Medical School – Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
- Dermatology Residency- Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX
- 9 Years Active Duty Air Force with Honorable Discharge at the rank of Major
- Currently performing over 1000 Mohs cases per year
- Board Certified in Dermatology
- Board Certified in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
Kayla Boggs
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kayla Boggs is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and native of the Tri-State area who brings over a decade of nursing experience and a genuine passion for patient-centered dermatologic care. Kayla began her nursing journey at Cleveland State Community College, where she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing-RN and discovered her love for hands-on, compassionate patient care. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, and later completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree, earning her FNP licensure at Maryville University. Before specializing in dermatology, Kayla gained valuable clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care and as a Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care.
These diverse backgrounds have shaped her holistic approach to treating patients—addressing both internal health and external confidence. With 10 years of experience as an RN and 2 years as an FNP, Kayla has built her career on providing evidence-based, personalized care. In dermatology, she enjoys helping patients achieve healthy, radiant skin while educating them on preventive care, aesthetic procedures, and long-term skin health.
Outside of the clinic, Kayla is a proud wife and mom to two children, Raegan and Rhett. She enjoys spending time outdoors, watching sports, and making memories with her husband, Dylan, and their family. Her approachable nature and dedication to her patients make her a valued member of the dermatology team and a trusted provider in the community she calls home.
Maggy Byers
Practice Administrator
Maggy is a native of Blairsville where she currently lives with her husband and son, Zaine . She began her training in 2009 and is adept at all levels of dermatology from the clinical, the mohs histology lab and overseeing the front office. Maggy provides expertise in billing, IT and administration with over 15 years in the medical field.
She has a passion for her work and is a great asset to lead our team! Maggy loves to travel to the beach and soak up sunshine with lots of sunscreen of course, and a good book!