Greco Dermatology is a skin cancer and lesion clinic in Sarasota where surgical dermatology is a main area of focus and the passion of Dr. Joseph Greco.
Surgical Dermatology
Surgical Dermatology for Skin Cancer and Lesions
Performed by Joseph F. Greco, M.D., a double board-certified Mohs surgeon and skin cancer specialist, surgical procedures at Greco Dermatology are always done with precise attention to detail and a high level of in-depth knowledge and skill. Known for his Mohs work at UCLA, Dr. Greco has been in the realm of skin cancer for 15 years. You can be absolutely certain that you’re in excellent hands with him.
Keeping You Comfortable and Relaxed
With over 20,000 Mohs and excisional surgery procedures performed, Dr. Greco understands that many patients are typically anxious about surgical procedures. This is why he does everything possible to help you relax and bring your guard down during your treatment. He provides a warm, personal touch, treating every patient as if they are from his hometown and keeping appointments as lighthearted and as fun as possible with a great sense of humor.
Mohs Surgery
Mohs Surgery
Dr. Greco will function in all phases of the Mohs micrographic procedure, serving as your cancer surgeon, dermatopathologist, and reconstructive surgeon on the same day of the procedure. He has extensive experience in Mohs surgery, as it is his area of expertise.
Mohs Reconstruction
If reconstruction is needed after your Mohs micrographic surgery, Dr. Greco has you covered. He utilizes advanced reconstructive and suturing techniques to achieve the best results possible.
Preparation for Mohs Surgery
We want you to be fully prepared, ready, and confident on the day of your Mohs micrographic surgery. This is why we not only go over everything with you in person, but also provide a guideline here. Be sure to let us know if you have any questions.
Day of Mohs Surgery
You want to know what to expect on the day of your Mohs micrographic surgery, and we hear you! During your consultation, Dr. Greco will walk you step-by-step through the procedure, but we also have provided a page here for you to get the full picture.
Consultative Services
If there happens to be anything outside of Dr. Greco’s realm, he will be happy to connect you with consultative services from his network of skin cancer professionals. This includes experts in surgical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, oculoplastic, and head and neck surgery.
The Importance of Being Fellowship-Trained
When you choose to work with Greco Dermatology, you can feel confident and assured you’re in the excellent hands of a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. In addition to being fellowship-trained himself, Joseph F. Greco, M.D. also trained other fellows at UCLA in Mohs surgery. Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons must undergo:
- A competitive application, review, and selection process to be chosen for training
- Extensive hands-on direction and education from highly qualified trainers who are themselves skilled practitioners of the Mohs procedure
- 1-2 years of additional training after residency
- Exposure to rare tumor pathology, difficult tumor locations, and complex wound reconstruction
- A minimum of 650 cases during training
Greco Dermatology: Taking the Journey Together
If you need surgical dermatology, you will feel extremely comfortable in the knowledge, experience, training, and surgical technique of Dr. Joseph Greco. He has spent the past 15 years as a Mohs surgeon and skin cancer specialist at UCLA, he has devoted his career to dermatology, and he has unparalleled Mohs surgical experience. You can rest assured Dr. Greco will expertly perform your surgery.
In addition, your care does not stop on the day of your surgery. It continues throughout your relationship with us — and all efforts are made to minimize and conceal scarring and minimize the development of future skin cancers. We take pride in the aesthetic outcome of our surgical procedures and commit to delivering the best possible outcome for each individual patient.
