Mohs Surgery Bridgewater NJ
Unparalleled Success Rates. Our double board-certified, fellowship trained, Mohs surgeon, Dr. Patel combines precision and personalized care to ensure optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
What is Mohs Surgery?
This step-by-step process ensures thorough removal of cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy surrounding tissue. The ability to examine 100% of the tumor margins during the procedure contributes to Mohs surgery’s high success rates and optimal cosmetic outcomes.
Meet Dr. Patel, Your Expert Mohs Surgeon
At our practice, we are proud to have Dr. Parth Patel, a fellowship-trained and board-certified Mohs surgeon, on our team. Dr. Parth Patel possesses extensive experience and expertise in Mohs surgery and reconstruction, ensuring you receive the most advanced and effective treatment for your skin cancer.
He has consistently been named a top Mohs surgeon in the area – Somerset County, Middlesex County, and Hunterdon County! Patients travel quite a distance, including patients out-of-state, to have their skin cancers treated by him, for his expertise and optimal outcomes.
Dr. Patel has successfully completed over 4000 cases and is known as a leader in the field; he has published 30+ articles to date and has lectured at the annual American Academy of Dermatology Conference and other International Dermatology symposiums.
Remarkable Results: Before and After Mohs Surgery
From Skin Cancer to Clear Skin in 6 Months.
The ‘before’ image shows a visible skin cancer, while the ‘after’ photo, taken just 6 months post-surgery, reveals clear, healthy skin with no visible scarring.
This remarkable transformation showcases our surgeon’s skill in both removing cancer and achieving optimal cosmetic results, highlighting why Mohs surgery is the gold standard for skin cancer treatment.
Mohs Surgery vs. IGSRT: Understanding Your Options
Why Leading Experts Recommend Mohs for Skin Cancer Treatment
Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (IGSRT) is a non-surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancers, particularly basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. It uses low-dose radiation that penetrates only skin-deep to target and eliminate cancer cells. The treatment involves a series of short sessions, typically lasting about 30 seconds each, administered once or twice a week over several weeks.
IGSRT has been recently advertised on TV by the companies that manufacture the devices. However, it’s important to note that IGSRT is not currently considered a first-line treatment option for skin cancers and is not recommended by major national cancer guidelines, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Cancer Society, or the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Downsides of IGSRT
- It requires 15-20 appointments, which can be time-consuming for patients.
- The treatment does not confirm that the tumor has been fully removed during the procedure.
- It does not have the same long-term 99% cure rate associated with other treatments like Mohs surgery.
- IGSRT may destroy unnecessary healthy tissue in the treatment area.
- There is a potential risk of causing more skin cancers in the treated area.
While IGSRT may be an option for some patients who are not candidates for surgery, it’s essential to consult with a board certified dermatologist to explore all treatment options. In very limited cases, radiation therapy may be considered, and we would refer you to a radiation oncologist. However, at PS Dermatology, we strongly recommend Mohs surgery for skin cancer treatment. It offers the highest cure rates, immediate confirmation of tumor removal, and preservation of healthy tissue in a single appointment. Our experienced surgeons skillfully balance effective cancer removal with optimal cosmetic outcomes, prioritizing your health and appearance.
