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DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA SPECIALISTS IN MOHS MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY 902 E. Jefferson Street | Charlottesville 1151 13th Street | Waynesboro c 434.979.7700 | w www.dermsurgcv.com
What Does Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia Specialize In?
Who Are Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia’s Physicians?
The physicians of Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia specialize in the treatment and removal of skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma through Mohs micrographic surgery, and other surgical and non-surgical techniques.
John D. Hendrix, MD: Dr. Hendrix is a board certified dermatologist through American Board of Dermatology and a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon with more than 20 years experience diagnosing and treating skin cancers. He has performed over 20,000+ Mohs surgeries on malignancies such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Dr. Hendrix is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery. He received his medical training and completed a research fellowship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and his dermatology residency and Mohs fellowship at the University of Virginia.
What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery? Mohs surgery is a highly effective, specialized procedure to reliably remove skin cancer cells without sacrificing healthy tissue. Mohs is 99% effective in curing most skin cancers – the highest cure rate among skin cancer treatments. During the procedure, a physician removes tiny slices of tissue and examines them under a microscope to determine which cells are cancerous and which are healthy, this allows them to remove additional tissue only where the cancer was found, until it’s eliminated. This is absolutely critical when the skin cancer is located near or on the eyelids, nose or lips. Less tissue removal results in a smaller wound, more simple repair, quicker recovery and minimal discomfort for the patient.
Why Should You Choose Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia?
Jennifer Tromberg, MD: Dr. Tromberg is a board certified dermatologist through the American Board of Dermatology and a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. She also performs skin cancer checks and other dermatologic surgery such as nail surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a Member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. She completed her medical training at the University of Florida, her dermatology residency at the University of Virginia, and her Mohs fellowship at the Arkansas Skin Cancer Center.
At Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia, effective communication is at the heart of everything they do. They take a personal, caring approach with every patient. Our staff will craft a treatment plan and explain it in detail to you before the day of your procedure, so you know what to expect when you arrive. The end result is a compassionate and professional experience that respects your time, your health and your dignity.
Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia specializes in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, a microscopic procedure used to remove cancer cells from normal skin.
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