MOHS' is an innovative technique to remove some skin cancers.  The process involves the most minimal tissue removal of any other form of skin cancer treatment. And, for cases in which it is recommended, the success rate is over 95%.

The practice of MOHS' is precise and specialized and The Emory MOHS' Dermatologic group is a leading center for this procedure. Our physician team is board-certified in MOHS' Surgery, as well as general dermatology.

The division also offers a variety of dermatologic surgeries including wart and lesion removal.

The MOH'S Procedure:

The procedure can be very effective on facial skin cancers and other sensitive skin since the minimal tissue removal required for the process leaves nominal damage.  In addition, it also is very successful on re-current skin cancers. Although skin cancer tumors are usually visible, tumor cells can remain undetected and eventually cause a tumor to reappear.  MOHS' can effectively remove these cells with a high degree of accuracy and prevent a re-occurrence with a 95% effectiveness rate.

However, a dermatologist can best judge whether MOHS' is the most effective treatment option for a patient over many other skin cancer treatments options.

The procedure was pioneered over 50 years ago by Dr. Frederick Mohs. It involves "mapping" the skin area and removing layers in a grid pattern that are then checked microscopically for cancer cells. Further layers are taken from the area until traces of the cancer cells are not evident.

While very effective, the treatment is time consuming and exacting.  But because of the precision of the MOH's technique, the majority of the cases can be handled in one treatment session. The "wound" is bandaged and dressed and the Emory dermatologist will consult with the patient on the appropriate aesthetic procedure to address any skin damage. Because the wound is small, results of aesthetic procedures following MOH's are very successful.

Location:

The offices of the Emory MOHS' Micrographic and Dematologic Surgery Division

are located in Emory Clinic Building A at the Emory University campus on Clifton Road in Atlanta, Georgia.

Emory MOHS' Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery

Emory Department of Dermatology

Building  A

1356 Clifton Rd.

Atlanta, Georgia 30322

(campus map)

Staff:

The MOHS' Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery staff physicians are board certified in MOHS' surgery and dermatology.  Please click on a name for a physician bio.

Carl V. Washington, Jr., MD

M. Dale Sarradet, MD

Contact:

For more information or an appointment with the Emory MOHS' Micrographic and

Dermatologic Surgery Division call 404-778-3354 or 404-778-3333.