RalphFLA

Review of Coastal Skin Surgery and Derma...

I have been a patient at Coastal Skin Surgery and ...

I have been a patient at Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology for a number of years. We are fortunate to have this organization in our area. Dr. David Adams is a Mohs surgeon. Here is why that is important.

It is my understanding that Mohs Surgery is a relatively new technique in treating skin cancer.

Based on my research, Mohs surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating many basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. These are the two most common types of skin cancer.

The technique is micrographic surgery. The procedure is done in stages, including lab work, while the patient waits to hear the results.

The advantage to the patient is that this allows removing all cancerous cells and not removing healthy tissue.

A major advantage from the patient's standpoint is that there is less scaring. There is also only one procedure done and the process is relatively quick.

The office is very well run. All of the staff members are very professional. It can take a while to obtain an appointment for a routine check which effectively means this is a busy medical practice as those who have used their services have been very satisfied and told friends and relatives about their favorable experience.