Qualifications of the Mohs surgeon

It is important that you verify that your Mohs surgeon is recognized as a  fellowship-trained surgeon. This can only be done through the Mohs College website: www.mohscollege.org. Board-certified dermatologists who are then fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery have unique specialized skills in dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology,  Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive surgery. In addition, the fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon must have the required surgical and laboratory facilities, and be supported by a well-trained Mohs staff. Dr Shawn Allen and Dr Anastasia Benoit are certified leaders in Mohs surgery.

The American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) is the only certifying body in America that requires extensive training ( over 500 cases per year) as well as demonstrated proficiency in complex plastic surgery reconstruction and experience managing rare and difficult tumors.  This one to two year fellowship training can only occur following the successful completion of a dermatology residency and board-certification in dermatology. The surgical training is performed under the direct supervision of a fellowship Director recognized and approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery. Most dermatologists and other doctors have not done this extensive training.

Our Mohs surgeons were trained in dermatology and performed their fellowship training in Mohs surgery and cosmetic surgery at the leading prestigious institutions, including Washington University in St Louis, Missouri and the University of South Carolina. These programs were led by two of the most prominent experts in our field. Dr Allen completed his combined fellowship in Mohs surgery and cosmetic surgery in 2005 and Dr Benoit in 2016. Together, they have performed thousands of Mohs cases and reconstructive surgery and are recognized experts in Mohs surgery.

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