75 Thomas Johnson Dr H, Frederick, MD 21702 (240) 453-0050Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
75 Thomas Johnson Dr H, Frederick, MD 21702 (240) 453-0050Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
PATIENT FORMS

What is MOHs

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized method for the removal of skin cancer that combines surgery with microscopic margin analysis. 

About your surgery

What is Skin Cancer

Is a term for a variety of growths on the skin other terms are skin tumor and skin malignancy. The most common is basal cell carcinoma.

Skin Cancer

Our Team

Welcome to our exceptional team of professionals. From check in to the provider. We focus on excellent patient care.

Our Team
Dr. David Mezebish, MD

Specialist in MOHs Surgery

Dr. David Mezebish, MD is a Dermatologist in Frederick, MD and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mezebish has extensive experience in Mohs Surgery and Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 1990.

Located in Frederick, MD

Our office is on Thomas Johnson Drive in Frederick Maryland.

Health Insurance

Under most cases your carrier will pay for MOHs surgery. Please check with your carrier to make sure prior to your appointment.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery

MOHS Surgery

What Does Mohs Stand For?

Dr. Frederic Mohs developed this technique about 60 years ago. The procedure has been modified and refined over the years. Practitioners of the technique have kept Dr. Mohs’ name in respect for his contribution. Mohs surgery has other names including Mohs chemosurgery, Mohs microscopically controlled surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery.

What Makes Mohs Surgery Like Other Surgery?

The Mohs surgeon uses conventional surgical instruments and removes malignant tissue during surgery.

What Are the Advantages of Mohs Surgery?

There are two primary advantages. First, by using the microscopic examination of the tissue as a guide, the Mohs surgeon is better able to remove all of the skin cancer. Secondly, by carefully mapping out the tumor, the surgeon removes cancerous tissue and leaves as much normal skin as possible providing a cure rate of 98-99%.

What is Different From Other Types of Surgery?

The difference is what happens to the tissue after it is removed. After removal of all of the obvious tumor, the surgeon removes a thin layer of normal appearing skin surrounding the tumor. A map is made of the specimen. It is then processed in the laboratory. This processing takes approximately one hour. The surgeon then examines the specimen under the microscope. If cancer is present in the specimen, the Mohs surgeon marks its location on the map and then returns to the patient and removes more tissue in that area. This step is repeated, if necessary, until the tumor is completely removed.