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Can a RN Perform MOHS Surgery?

Jul 28, 2011

I was curious to whether or not a RN could perform MOHS surgery if the physician was on site?

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Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
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Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Aug 28, 2011
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Dr. Brian E. Dubow, MD
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Dr. Brian E. Dubow, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Aug 23, 2011
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Dr. Peter J. Malouf, DO
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Dr. Peter J. Malouf, DO
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Aug 11, 2011
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Sep 20, 2011
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Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
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Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 28, 2011
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