Miami: (305) 444-4979
Dr. Alysa Herman
135 San Lorenzo Avenue #700
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: (305) 444-4979
Fax: (305) 444-4978
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and, when detected and treated early, 99% of cases can be cured. Dr. Alysa Herman specializes in the most effective treatment for most types of skin cancer – Mohs surgery – at her Miami practice. This innovative procedure can best be performed by specialists, such as the elite few surgeons certified by the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). Dr. Herman, a renowned ACMS member and Florida Mohs surgeon, has the skills and experience required to perform the procedure meticulously.
Request a consultation online today, or call (305) 444-4979 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Herman.
If you've been diagnosed with skin cancer, you need a physician who is exceptionally qualified, experienced and compassionate. Dr. Herman is renowned among physicians and patients for her credentials and her dedication to patient care.
Request your Consultation ▸To provide more information for her current and prospective patients, Dr. Herman has developed the following responses to frequently asked questions about Mohs surgery:
The term “Mohs surgery,” or Mohs micrographic surgery, is used to honor Dr. Frederic Mohs, a University of Wisconsin Surgery Professor who developed this surgical technique in the 1930s. Since its origination, the technique has become increasingly precise and effective. Dr. Herman is one of the few Mohs surgeons in Florida who have the experience and skills needed to perform this meticulous surgery.
Mohs surgery is an extremely precise and specialized skin cancer treatment. Because only one very thin layer of tissue is removed at a time for examination under a microscope, this method saves as much healthy, normal skin as possible. Dr. Mohs developed this methodology when he discovered that a skin cancer tumor is not fully visible from the surface. In addition to what can be seen, a skin cancer tumor often has more tumor cells growing downward and outward into the skin like the roots of a tree. Although these “roots” are not visible with the naked eye, they can be seen under a microscope, which is why we often refer to the surgical procedure as Mohs micrographic surgery.
If your physician has detected skin cancer, it is essential to be treated. Even though a biopsy may remove the visible signs of skin carcinoma, the surface lesion typically represents only the top part of the area containing tumor cells. Skin cancer cells often branch out like tree roots into the deeper layers of the skin. Although you cannot see them, if these cells are not removed, the tumor may recur and require even more extensive surgery. In some cases, they can even invade organs in your body.
Dr. Herman specializes in Mohs surgery in her Florida practice because it offers the highest cure rate and has been proven to be the most effective and appropriate treatment for most types of skin cancer. It is particularly suited to skin cancer that:
In addition to the criteria above, there are many other skin cancers for which Mohs surgery is an appropriate option. To determine which treatment is best for you, schedule an appointment with an experienced Mohs surgeon.
The procedure typically takes 1 to 3 hours, although it varies depending on the extent of the tumor and any reconstruction to be performed that day. By consulting with Dr. Herman, you can acquire an understanding of your unique carcinoma and what will be involved, including the estimated timeframe, for your Mohs surgery in Miami.
Among its other advantages, Mohs surgery saves as much healthy skin tissue as possible, which helps to minimize scarring. However, as with any skin cancer treatment requiring the removal of cancerous skin cells, some degree of scarring will result. After Dr. Herman has completely removed your skin cancer by using Mohs surgery, she will discuss options for any related reconstruction. The focus of reconstructive surgery, if needed, is to provide you with the optimal functional and cosmetic results.
Post-surgical scars typically become less visible over time. During the healing process, the scar may temporarily appear red, due to the development of new blood vessels. In addition, the scar may temporarily appear bumpy or hardened due to normal skin contraction during the recovery period. Such changes generally are temporary. Dr. Herman always is available throughout your recovery period to respond to any questions or concerns.
Yes. To understand the cost-effectiveness of Mohs surgery, it’s important to recognize several different factors, such as:
Dr. Herman is honored as one of Miami’s Top Doctors by Indulge Magazine, highlighting her as one of the city’s few dermatalogic surgeons specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer.
Indulge Top Doc 2017 ▸ Indulge Top Doc 2020 ▸