Excisions & Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is the gold standard for treating basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. With a 99% cure rate for primary tumors, it removes cancer layer by layer while sparing maximum healthy tissue.
Treatment at a Glance
Excisions & Mohs Surgery
99%
Cure rate for primary BCCs
Same
Day pathology & closure
How It Works
Layer by Layer Until Clean Margins
Mohs surgery is performed in stages. The surgeon removes a thin layer of tissue and examines it under a microscope immediately. If cancer cells are found, another layer is taken from precisely that location. This continues until all margins are clear — all in a single appointment, with same-day repair.
Who Needs Mohs
The Right Choice for High-Risk Areas
Mohs is recommended for skin cancers on the face, ears, nose, lips, eyelids, scalp, hands, or feet — where preserving healthy tissue matters most. It's also indicated for large tumors, tumors with aggressive growth patterns, recurrent cancers, and cancers in immunocompromised patients.
Your Care Team
Meet Our Mohs Surgeons
Allan C. Harrington, MD
Medical Director
Harvard College and Dartmouth Medical School graduate. Former director of Skin Cancer Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins.
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Alexander Herbst, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Florida State University College of Medicine graduate. Completed residency and served as Chief Resident at University of Miami. Actively teaches medical students and resident dermatology professionals.
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Jay Herbst, MD, FAAD
Mohs Surgeon
University of Miami medical school graduate with residencies in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology. Published over 40 peer-reviewed medical journal articles.
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Sergey Arutyunyan, DO, MS
Mohs Surgeon
Nova Southeastern University graduate. Served as Chief Resident during dermatology residency, then completed fellowships in both Mohs Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery.
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Peter Mattei, MD
Mohs Surgeon
Johns Hopkins Hospital residency graduate. Fellowship-trained in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. U.S. Air Force veteran.
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Patrick Zito, DO, Pharm.D.
Mohs Surgeon
Quadruple and triple fellowship-trained. University of Virginia and summa cum laude dual-doctorate graduate. Voluntary Associate Professor at University of Miami.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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