Welcome to the Official Website of the ASMS
The American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS) is a dynamic medical society with over 1000 dermatologist, pathologist and Mohs technician members.
Mohs surgery is a highly effective technique for the treatment of certain skin cancers. It is an exacting procedure in which the dermatologist performs both surgical excision of the skin cancer and microscopic examination of surgical margins, to ensure that all skin cancer cells have been removed. In their dermatology Residency training physicians are routinely exposed to dermatologic surgery procedures and histopathology of the skin, as well as simple and complex reconstruction of the resultant surgical defects. This particular skill set makes dermatologists uniquely qualified to apply the Mohs technique in the removal of skin cancer.
The ASMS offers high-quality educational programs for members and the larger dermatologic community, assists in providing patient educational materials relative to the Mohs technique, encourages open communication and high professional standards among all Mohs practitioners, and advocates for members on a variety of Mohs-related practice issues.
Important Patient Notification
No information contained on our website is intended to replace individual consultation with a qualified medical professional. Patients should schedule an appointment with a dermatologist for any concerns relative to the health of their skin. If you do not have a dermatologist that you see on a regular basis, your primary care physician will be able to provide a referral.
To contact an ASMS member Mohs surgeon in your area, please click on our Surgeon Locator under Patient Resources..
