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Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating many basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), the two most common types of skin cancer. The procedure is done in stages, including lab work, while the patient waits. This allows the removal of all cancerous cells for the highest cure rate while sparing healthy tissue and leaving the smallest possible scar. The entire Mohs surgery procedure can take several hours, but it is worth it for the high cure rate.
Only doctors who are specially trained to fulfill the following three roles can perform Mohs micrographic surgery:
Dr. Eiman Nasseri is one of four surgeons in all of British Columbia and a handful across Canada who is trained to do Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He is a board certified in both Canada and the US, and an active member of:
As a leader in the field of skin cancer, he is a sought after and frequent lecturer at national and international conferences, and is the author of multiple journal publications.
The procedure is done in stages, all in one visit, while the patient waits between each stage. After removing a layer of tissue, Dr. Nasseri examines it under the microscope in our state-of-the art, on-site laboratory. If any cancer cells remain, Dr. Nasseri knows the exact area where they are and removes another layer of tissue from that precise location, while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible. Dr. Nasseri repeats this process until no cancer cells remain.
Mohs micrographic surgery is the gold standard for treating many basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), including those in cosmetically and functionally important areas around the scalp, ears, eyes, nose, lips, fingers, toes and genitals. Mohs micrographic surgery is also recommended for BCCs and SCCs that are large, aggressive or growing rapidly, have indistinct edges have been unsuccessfully treated by other means or recurred after treatment.
Healthy Skin Centre meets the latest and most rigorous standards for patient care and safety as a surgical facility exclusively accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. We ensure you are taken care of in a modern, calming and clean environment, where patient safety and comfort is our priority.
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia, Healthy Skin Centre serves clients from Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Burnaby, and the Greater Vancouver Area. Call us at 604.553.7546 (SKIN) to learn more about your treatment options for Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
I was referred to Healthy Skin Centre for Mohs surgery with Dr. Eiman Nasseri and I was very much impressed with the Clinic, the staff and the level of care. Dr Nasseri and his staff are very friendly and communicative every step of the way which helped ease the anxiety of going through this procedure. Spending the day with the other patients in the recovery room was an added bonus as we all swapped stories and encouraged each other. I hope I don’t have to do it again but I’m glad they are there if I do.
My wife and I wanted to express our deep gratitude for the dedicated work you do, day after day, and for the amazing job you did on my head recently. The work you do is so important, and so appreciated. I must admit that I went into the surgery with some trepidation, but your aura and your tone are so calming that I was soon put at my ease.
You may recall that my wife was quite perturbed when she first took off the bandage to dress my wound and called your office for assistance, but after speaking to you, you made her feel much more comfortable. You may also recall that you told der to make me a nice steak dinner and give me a massage after she had finished, but I'm sad to say that I'm still waiting for them. 🙂
Please convey my thanks also to your wonderful nursing staff and to your clerical staff, who were so kind and accommodating.
Thank you again, Dr. Nasseri. You are a hero to so many and are appreciated for all that you do.
Doctor Eiman Nasseri, thank you so much to yourself and staff for your care, skills and explanation during my nose surgery recently…..outstanding !!!
Pristine clinic - Friendly staff who were very informative throughout my procedure. I felt that I was in "good hands.
It is difficult to choose the right words to truly convey my feelings about the fantastic experience I have had with Dr Nasseri. All I have to say is that he now has a lifelong client/patient in me. I am so thankful that Dr Nasseri chooses to still do life saving cancer surgery in a field where most dermatologists will only do cosmetic procedures, he stands above them in my eyes. It can be so difficult just to see a dermatologist because there are so few of them. Keep making a difference in people's lives, you have made one in mine. Thank you!
My wife and I both had some Basal Cell Cancer and we were referred to Dr. Nasseri's office. They were very accommodating to schedule us together on the same day.
We were both extremely impressed with how our appointments were dealt with and the staff kept us very informed as to what was to happen next.
We felt extremely comfortable with the procedure at all times. Dr. Nasseri and Nav his RN were so good at keeping us relaxed at all times.
From our initial talk to reception on the phone to set up our appointments to the follow up appointment, we were extremely impressed and would recommend "Healthy Skin Centre" to everyone.
Thank you Dr. Nasseri and all of your Staff.
After five skin surgery procedures I was referred to the Mohs clinic and Dr. Nassari. I am so pleased that everything was so professional, friendly and would highly recommend Dr Nassari and his staff to anyone. Thank you so much for attending to my cancer issues on my temple, and completing everything the same day. I enjoyed your sense of humor, and your girls were great as well. Thank You. You are a credit to your profession.
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