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Mohs
Mohs micrographic surgery requires a highly-competitive additional year of specialized training after completion of the rigorous dermatology residency.
Unfortunately, patients must serve as their own advocates to ensure they are receiving care from a properly-trained Mohs surgeon.
Mohs surgery is a highly effective technique for removing skin cancer, combining surgery with microscopic margin analysis. It boasts a cure rate of up to 99%, even for cancers previously treated (if conducted by a properly trained surgeon). This precision is achieved by removing thin layers of tissue, which are immediately processed and examined in a lab to check for residual cancer. The procedure is repeated until no cancer remains, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Mohs surgery is ideal for sensitive or high-risk areas like the face, neck, and hands, and for recurrent skin cancers.
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Reference: American College of Mohs Surgery
Who We Are
Katherine Hunt, MD, FAAD
Dr. Hunt grew up in Hoover, Alabama and attended Hoover High School. She started her career in business and engineering at the University of Alabama.
As an undergraduate, she gained national attention and was named "USA Today National Academic All-Star" for creating a self-sustaining peer mentoring program which measurably improved students' computer science performance at Alabama.
Her extensive work experience at Huron Consulting Group and GE Healthcare helped her realize that she would be most fulfilled in the field of medicine, helping patients one-on-one.
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