Dr Jamie McGinness is Board Certified in Dermatology and fellowship trained in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dr. McGinness completed his residency (he also served as chief resident) in Dermatology at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He completed fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at the Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Leawood, KS, advanced dermatopathology training at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH, as well as advanced Mohs and reconstructive surgical training with Dr. Tri Nguyen, a world renowned Mohs surgeon, in Houston, TX. Since becoming a Fellowship trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. McGinness has completed more than 20000 cases using the Mohs method. Dr. McGinness has been selected a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2014.
Mohs micrographic surgery is a highly advanced and effective treatment for many forms of skin cancer. The Mohs technique, considered the gold standard in skin cancer treatment, involves the surgical removal of skin cancer layer by layer. During the procedure, each layer is microscopically examined until the cancerous tissue has been completely removed and margins are clear (tissue surrounding the tumor is cancer-free).
Unlike more traditional skin cancer treatment methods that estimate the extent of the tissue to treat, Mohs surgery examines 100% of the tumor margin allowing Dr. McGinness to take only the necessary amount of tissue to ensure complete removal of the cancer. This approach minimizes the amount of healthy tissue removed and improves the cosmetic outcome.
