Cleveland Mole Removal doctors

I have to respectfully disagree with my Plastic Surgery colleagues that a Plastic Surgeon will do a better job in removing this mole than a Dermatologist who specializes in Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery.  I believe the most important criteria is the experience of your doctor rather than the type of training or years of training.  A Board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Dermatologic and Mohs Surgeon have to complete five years of training after medical school.  This includes one year of intensive advanced skin cancer fellowship in which most of us perform well over 1000 cases of skin cancer surgery and reconstruction.  So I would argue that a well trained Dermatologic Surgeon would do an equally great job given their experience.

But while training is one thing, more importantly is the aesthetic eye and hands of your doctor.    During your consultation, I would ask your doctor how he or she plans to close the area.  I would also ask to see some of the work of your physician.  I would also make sure that the mole is sent off for pathologic examination (you want to make sure it is complete benign).  I would also take good care of the area after surgery.  And finally, remember that even in the most experienced hand, you will have a scar.  Just make sure you are willing to trade off that mole for a fine scar.