The gold standard for curing skin cancer — start to finish, in one day.
Mohs micrographic surgery offers the highest cure rate of any skin cancer treatment while preserving the most healthy tissue. At Paolini, it's performed by fellowship-trained surgeons with an on-site lab — no sending tissue across town, no waiting weeks for answers.
- Up to 99% cure rate
- On-site Mohs lab & pathology
- Same-day removal & repair
- Next to the hospital
99%
Cure rate for most first-time basal & squamous cell cancers
100%
Of surgical margins examined under the microscope
1 day
Removal, clear margins, and repair — typically one visit
Precision, not guesswork.
Because we check the margins in real time, Mohs cures cancer in a single visit while removing the least tissue possible — which matters most on the face, ears, nose, and hands.
Remove
We remove the visible cancer plus a thin margin of tissue — sparing as much healthy skin as possible.
Map & examine
Our on-site lab processes the tissue while you wait. The surgeon examines 100% of the margins under the microscope.
Repeat if needed
If any cancer remains, we return only to that precise spot — never guessing, never over-removing.
Reconstruct
Once margins are clear, we repair the site the same day with attention to your cosmetic result.
An on-site lab, beside the hospital.
Many practices send your tissue out and schedule you back days later. We process and read it on-site — and because we're built next to the Regional Medical Center, complex cases have hospital-grade support steps away.
- Fellowship-trained, board-certified Mohs surgeons
- On-site histology lab — results while you wait
- Same-day reconstruction by the same expert team
- Coordinated care with the adjacent hospital when needed
- A calm, private surgical suite — not a hospital OR
Not sure surgery is right for you?
We also offer Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) — a non-surgical option for many skin cancers. Compare both and decide with your doctor.
Common questions
Does Mohs surgery hurt?
The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so the area is numb. Most patients are comfortable throughout and describe only mild soreness afterward.
How long does it take?
Plan for most of the day, though much of that is waiting while the lab processes tissue. Many patients are removed, cleared, and repaired in a single visit.
Will I have a scar?
Any surgery leaves a mark, but Mohs removes the least tissue necessary and our team focuses on careful, cosmetic reconstruction to minimize its appearance.
Is Mohs covered by insurance?
Mohs surgery for diagnosed skin cancer is covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare. Our team verifies your benefits before treatment.
Just got a skin cancer diagnosis?
We'll get you scheduled quickly and walk you through every option. You don't have to navigate this alone.