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DR. MAXINE TABAS Advanced Dermatology
Through 30 years of taking care of patients, I still look forward to coming in every day and offering my best to every skin cancer patient referred to me, it is a privilege. Skin cancer incidences (melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carinomas) have risen significantly. For example the incidence of the most common skin cancers when I first started to practice, was 500,000 cases a year. Now it is over 3,000,000. Most of the cancer patients referred to me has concerns on the face patients are very frightened about cures, outcomes and their appearances post operatively. The consult is very important for the patient for what will occur. It is important for me because I am already beginning to plan what the patient will need for other possible adjunctive treatments. I pride myself on sitting with the patient and discussing all possible options for treatments whether it is a treatment I offer or not. I want to make sure the patient is very comfortable with the treatment choice. The cancer surgery itself is very important, but of equal importance is the reconstruction and follow up. I want to make sure that when the patient looks in the mirror every morning, they are happy with what they see and they have the best cure rate possible. I see them for frequent post-operative care visits (until the patient and I are happy) to ensure the best cosmetic outcome. Testimonials: “I have been a patient of Dr. Tabas for over 10 years. Her abilities as a surgeon and practitioner are exceeded only by her professionalism and concern for her patients. She is a gifted physician and delivers the highest quality of care. I trust her abilities and judgement implicitly. She enjoys a wonderful reputation in the central Florida area and beyond. Dr. Tabas has earned my complete confidence and highest recommendation.” - Stephen Price.
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“In January 2016 I met Dr. Tabas who recommended I have a spot removed from my face because of cancer. I live in Tampa which presented some additional challenges. Little did we know I would lose the front third of my nose. It is now June and you would be hard pressed to notice anything had ever been done. Dr. Tabas is amazing. She is considerate, professional, caring, and a master of her profession. Her handpicked staff emulate the same qualities. Her follow up and follow through are consistent. She exceeds all expectations. I am grateful to have Dr Tabas as my dermatologist and honored to know her as a person.” – Jim Wright