One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Every year, approximately 5.5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common form of cancer in both men and women. Early detection is key.


Patient Services Provided: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Advanced Reconstruction, Cosmetic Dermatology, General Dermatology

Meet Our Surgeon:
Cassandra Simonetta, MD

Schedule a Consult:

814.272.5888

What is Mohs Surgery?

Mohs micrographic surgery is a modification of the chemosurgery method developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930s. It is a precise method for surgically removing certain high-risk skin cancers layer-by-layer by specially trained dermatologic surgeons.

The Mohs method provides exceptional cure rates and allows surgeons to save as much normal, healthy tissue as possible. How? Mohs surgery does not rely on what the physician can see with his or her eyes. Instead, the surgeon removes the cancer, then immediately uses a microscope to check the margins of the removed tissue. This allows the surgeon to trace the entire tumor and remove only the diseased skin.

What is Mohs Surgery?

Mohs micrographic surgery is a modification of the chemosurgery method developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930s. It is a precise method for surgically removing certain high-risk skin cancers layer-by-layer by specially trained dermatologic surgeons.

The Mohs method provides exceptional cure rates and allows surgeons to save as much normal, healthy tissue as possible. How? Mohs surgery does not rely on what the physician can see with his or her eyes. Instead, the surgeon removes the cancer, then immediately uses a microscope to check the margins of the removed tissue. This allows the surgeon to trace the entire tumor and remove only the diseased skin.

Treatable Cancers with Mohs


basal cell carcinoma


squamous cell carcinoma


certain melanoma

Ask your doctor to refer you to this state-of-the-art center.
Penn State Health accepts a wide range of insurances.

Ask your doctor to refer you to this
state-of-the-art center.

Penn State Health accepts a wide range
of insurances.

Penn State Health Dermatology
303 Benner Pike, Suite II State College, PA 16801
Call to make an appointment today! 814-272-5888