A peril of living on an island in the sun in South Coastal Georgia is the development of skin cancer from prolonged exposure to the sun. Regular checkups are highly recommended by
Edward DiPreta, MD
our local dermatologists to catch and remove any skin cancer as early as possible. Mohs Micrographic Surgery, a staged procedure, is the optimal way to remove most skin cancers. Luckily, we have an expert in Mohs surgery right here in our community. DiPreta Dermotology’s lead physician, Dr. Edward DiPreta, is the only local full-time practicing Mohs surgeon in the Brunswick-Golden Isles area. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. DiPreta has more than 10 years of experience performing Mohs surgery. In that time, he has completed more than seven THOUSAND successful Mohs surgeries. Dr. DiPreta graduated from Notre Dame in 1988 and earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and then completed a Dermatology residency at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C., known as one of the nation’s top dermatology programs. He is a member of the American Society of Mohs Surgery and the American Society for Dermatology Surgery and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Dermatology.
Typicially, Mohs surgery is performed as an outpatient surgery at Dr. DiPreta’s office. On the day of the procedure, a sample is taken and examined under the microscope by Dr. DiPreta. Additional pieces will be removed as required until skin is clear of cancer. Although the patient is awake during the entire procedure, discomfort is generally minimal. It is recommended that the patient be prepared to be in the office for several hours, however. The benefits of Mohs surgery are a reduction in healing time, decreased scar size, and an increased cure rate that
The DiPreta Dermatology Team
Travis Young NP-C, Edward DiPreta MD, Eric Seymour PA-C, Natasha Rozman NP-C, Chasity Geiger MPAS, PA-C
nears 99.5%.
DiPreta Dermatology is a locally owned clinic that has been serving the Golden Isles and surrounding area since 2008. They have a friendly, experienced, and dedicated team, state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated MOHS Center in Brunswick at 114 Northpark Drive in addition to regular practice offices at 3008 E. Park Ave. in Brunswick, as well as at locations in Camden, and Jesup. And they even offer complimentary drinks and snacks when you visit! Appointments for skincare treatments and dermatological services are available now; call 912.265.2142. For more information about Mohs surgery and other services, including cosmetic care and CoolSculpting body reshaping, provided by DiPreta Dermatology, visit dipretadermatology.com.
