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March 1, 2023

Pointers With Portela: What to Know About Mohs Surgery

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In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses basal cell carcinoma and Mohs surgery related to Jill Biden's most recent skin cancer diagnosis.

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, reviews the recent news of Jill Biden's basal cell carcinoma diagnosis. Portela explains how Mohs surgery is used to treat skin cancer lesions, and how the procedure damages as little tissue as possible.

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