Fellowship-trained Mohs surgery from two of Baton Rouge’s most experienced skin cancer surgeons.
What is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs surgery is a specialized technique to treat nonmelanoma skin cancers, such as basal and squamous cell carcinoma.
The procedure works through stepwise excision of cancerous tissue combined with immediate microscopic analysis, allowing removal of all cancerous cells while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
Advantages of Mohs Surgery
High Cure Rate
Mohs surgery has a 95%+ general success rate for nonmelanoma skin cancers, making it one of the most effective treatments.
Tissue Preservation
The layer-by-layer approach removes only cancerous cells, preserving healthy tissue for the best possible functional and cosmetic outcome
Immediate Results
Real-time tissue analysis ensures complete cancer removal before the treatment is complete.
Minimal Scarring
By saving healthy skin, this technique leads to smaller scars and better healing.
Why Choose Derma
for Mohs Surgery?
Derma is home to two of Baton Rouge’s fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, offering patients exceptional expertise in skin cancer treatment and reconstruction. Whether you’re referred for a new diagnosis or need specialized surgical care, you’ll receive personalized treatment from a highly trained team committed to achieving the best possible medical and cosmetic outcomes.
Dr. Adam Carter, MD.
Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with more than 7,000 Mohs surgeries performed.
Joining Derma in October 2026.
Dr. Chad Prather, MD.
Board certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with more than 40,000 Mohs surgeries performed.
With two fellowship-trained surgeons, Derma is expanding access to specialized skin cancer care for patients in Baton Rouge and surrounding regions.
FAQs
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Most patients return to normal activities within a few days. The surgical site typically heals over several weeks, and scars continue to fade for months. Your surgeon will give you specific wound care instructions based on the size and location of the repair. Once your skin is fully healed, aesthetic treatments with Lead Aesthetician, Jen may be recommended to help optimize the appearance of your scar, depending on your individual needs and goals.
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Mohs surgery is a medically necessary skin cancer treatment and is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare. The office team verifies your benefits before your procedure so there are no surprises.
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Mohs surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so the area is numb during the procedure. Most patients describe only mild discomfort afterward, managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
