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Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
The Dermatologic and Laser Surgery Unit focuses on skin conditions amenable to surgical or laser intervention. The keystone of the program is a technique known as Microscopically Controlled Excision (Mohs Technique, applied specifically for recurrent or other high-risk skin cancers.
This technique provides the highest cure rate for selected tumors and permits immediate reconstruction for the convenience of the patient.
Sophisticated approaches for the management of other complicated or rare skin cancers are also provided.
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Dermatologic Surgery-Faculty
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Associate Professor of Dermatology; Director of Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, Dermatologic Surgery; Director of Resident Education in Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology; Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Yale Dermatology-Branford, Dermatology
Research Interests- Carcinoma, Basal Cell
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Skin Neoplasms
- Ultraviolet Rays
- Keratosis, Actinic
David P. Smith Professor Emeritus of Dermatology; Section Chief, Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Research Interests- Carcinoma, Basal Cell
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Epidermis
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Melanoma
- Skin Neoplasms
- Ultraviolet Rays
- Wound Healing
- Mohs Surgery
- Genes, p53
- Keratosis, Actinic
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Dermatologic Surgery - Registered Nurses
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Dermatologic Surgery - Administration & Staff
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