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Seattle Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, Educates Patients on Skin Cancer Surgery Options
Seattle Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, Educates Patients on Skin Cancer Surgery Options
With skin cancer awareness month drawing to a close, cosmetic and medical dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, takes a moment to highlight the importance of patients understanding their skin cancer surgery options.
Seattle,
WA,
United States of America
(sardnews.org)
14/06/2013
While avoiding skin cancer is the ultimate goal of any patient, some men and women are unfortunately forced to shift their focus from prevention to treatment. Thankfully, however, when cancer strikes, patients today have a host of treatment options to rely on - none considered more effective than Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Seattle Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, was on hand to discuss the topic, highlighting the vital importance of patient education.
"Mohs micrographic surgery has been shown to be the most effective skin cancer treatment available to patients today," explains Dr. Reichel. "The process involves the systematic removal and microscopic analysis of thin layers of tissue at the tumor site. This process repeats until the last traces of the cancer have been eliminated."
No stranger to Mohs surgery, Dr. Reichel devotes approximately half of her practice to skin cancer surgery. Fellowship trained by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American College of Mohs Surgery, Dr. Reichel graduated from her fellowship in 2005.
Highlighting important benefits of this cutting-edge approach, Dr. Reichel went on to offer this: "Mohs surgery is a state-of-the-art procedure that offers a cure rate of up to 99%, and has the lowest rate of cancer recurrence than any skin cancer surgery," explains Dr. Reichel. "A less-invasive solution, Mohs surgery also works to preserve healthy tissue and minimize scarring."
Dr. Reichel - who is also considered one of the area's top cosmetic dermatologists - went on to explain how her Mohs surgery experience works to inform the cosmetic end of her practice. "Learning skin cancer surgery is the mainstay of understanding the layers of the face and understanding cosmetic treatments."
Offering advice to those exploring skin cancer treatment for the first time, Dr. Reichel concluded with this: "While a skin cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming moment for any patient, it is important to understand that treatment is available. I encourage patients to explore all their options, and find out more about the many benefits of Mohs surgery."
Patients in and around the Seattle area are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Reichel at (206) 859-5777 or http://www.pacificdermcenter.com/
About Dr. Reichel
Dr. Jennifer Reichel is the founder and director of Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center in Seattle. As a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Reichel has advanced fellowship training in Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, liposuction, facial rejuvenation, eyelid lifts, BOTOX®, tissue fillers and lasers. Dr. Reichel is also fully trained in leg vein treatment.
After attending the University of Colorado for both her undergraduate degree and her doctorate of medicine, she then underwent residency training in dermatology at the University of Washington. This was followed by a postgraduate fellowship in Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery and cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Reichel is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), The American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS), and the Seattle and Washington Dermatologic Societies.
Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center can be reached at (206) 859-5777 or http://www.pacificdermcenter.com/.
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About Pacific Dermatology and Cosmetic Center
Dr. Reichel is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), The American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS), and the Seattle and Washington Dermatologic Societies. Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center can be reached at (206) 859-5777 or http://www.pacificdermcenter.com/
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