Hello Anon - Thanks for contacting us. Mohs micrographic surgery is primarily used to treat basal and squamous cell carcinomas, but can be used to treat less common tumors including melanoma. The procedure is performed by dermatologists who have specialized training in surgery, pathology and reconstruction.
You can find a lot of information about the procedure at the website for the American College of Mohs Surgery, as well as the ability to search for a physician who is a Fellow in this procedure. These physicians have extensive training that includes participating in at least 500 Mohs micrographic surgery cases under the supervision of an experienced, ACMS-approved Mohs surgeon. Fellows are chosen only after completing an extremely competitive review and selection process.
http://mohscollege.org/
The website also lists the most common questions patients ask about this surgery:
http://mohscollege.org/faq/surgery.php
Another good resource for you, for information about surgery, treatment and follow up care, is the Skin Cancer Foundation website.
http://www.skincancer.org/
If you have additional questions after reviewing these sites please let us know and we'd be happy to assist you. Will you also let us know how your surgery goes?
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Hello Anon - Thanks for contacting us. Mohs micrographic surgery is primarily used to treat basal and squamous cell carcinomas, but can be used to treat less common tumors including melanoma. The procedure is performed by dermatologists who have specialized training in surgery, pathology and reconstruction.
You can find a lot of information about the procedure at the website for the American College of Mohs Surgery, as well as the ability to search for a physician who is a Fellow in this procedure. These physicians have extensive training that includes participating in at least 500 Mohs micrographic surgery cases under the supervision of an experienced, ACMS-approved Mohs surgeon. Fellows are chosen only after completing an extremely competitive review and selection process.
http://mohscollege.org/
The website also lists the most common questions patients ask about this surgery:
http://mohscollege.org/faq/surgery.php
Another good resource for you, for information about surgery, treatment and follow up care, is the Skin Cancer Foundation website.
http://www.skincancer.org/
If you have additional questions after reviewing these sites please let us know and we'd be happy to assist you. Will you also let us know how your surgery goes?
Take good care,
December 29, 2009 - 5:30pmPat
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