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Philadelphia Mohs Surgery Doctor Recommendations
I have just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on my scalp. The best Mohs Surgery plastic surgeon in my area can't see me until October 2. Can anyone recommend a plastic surgeon who has expertise in Mohs Surgery.
Asked 30 months ago by
Jane 1954 in Philadelphia, PA
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Mohs surgeons are generally dermatologists, not plastic surgeons
There are different approaches to surgically treating an SCC of the scalp. Mohs surgery performed by a very skilled and officially-trained Mohs surgeon is one of the best options, and proper Mohs training does include complex repairs such as flaps if necessary.
Direct excision by a plastic surgeon is also a fine option. The downside of this technique is that with traditional pathology readings, the "permanent section" pathology slides are read AFTER the wound is closed, and as...
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