Skin-cancer screening
Head-to-toe examination with dermatoscope. Suspicious lesions are biopsied in the office. Pathology returns within 7–10 days; the office calls with results.
02 · Surgical
Surgical Dermatology.
Dr. Brown has advanced training in skin surgery and has performed thousands of procedures on benign and cancerous growths. Cosmetically sensitive technique. NCCN-guideline care.
Procedures
What we do surgically.
Skin-cancer excision
Treatment of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma following NCCN guidelines. Surgical excision in-office for most non-melanoma skin cancers; Mohs surgery referral when indicated by location, size, or histology.
Alternative cancer treatments
Electrodessication and curettage (ED&C), topical chemotherapy, and photodynamic therapy as alternatives to excision for selected lesions and patients.
Benign growth removal
Cysts, lipomas, dermatofibromas, and other benign growths evaluated and removed with attention to cosmetic outcome.
Mole removal
Shave or excisional removal of moles for atypia, irritation, or cosmetic concerns. Lesions removed for diagnostic purposes are sent to pathology.
Skin tag removal
Multiple techniques available — snip excision, cryotherapy, electrocautery — based on size, location, and patient preference. Larger lesions removed procedurally.
Cyst removal
Quick in-office procedure designed for patient comfort with minimal scarring. Inflamed cysts may be drained and injected first; definitive excision performed after inflammation resolves.
Biopsies
Shave, punch, and excisional biopsies for diagnostic evaluation. Tissue sent to dermatopathology; results discussed by phone or in follow-up visit.
Nail surgery
Dr. Brown has significant experience in nail surgery for both diagnosis and treatment of nail disorders and nail-unit tumors, with hundreds of procedures completed. Includes partial nail avulsion and matrix biopsy.
Surgical scar revision
Revision of suboptimal scars from prior surgery or trauma. Dr. Brown has experience in complex cases including W-plasty, Z-plasty, and serial excision.
Keloid treatment
Intralesional corticosteroid injection, cryotherapy, or surgical revision with adjuvant therapy for keloid scars.
Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen treatment for actinic keratoses, warts, seborrheic keratoses, and selected superficial lesions.
Surgical-derm conditions
What surgical patients come in for.
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Actinic Keratoses
- Moles
- Bumps and Growths
- Irritated Skin Tags
Insurances we accept
In network, in person.
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Highmark
- Humana
- United Health Care
- Geisinger
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- UPMC
- Tricare
If you do not see your insurance on the list, please give us a call as our list is ever-expanding. (412) 659-0599