Dr. Frederic E. Mohs

Dr. Frederic E. Mohs was an American dermatologist and cancer surgeon renowned for developing the Mohs micrographic surgery technique in the 1930s. This innovative procedure is used to treat skin cancer by removing cancerous tissue layer by layer and examining it under a microscope for cancer cells. This method ensures that all cancerous cells are removed while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible, leading to better outcomes for patients. Mohs' contributions significantly improved skin cancer treatment and have made him a pivotal figure in dermatological surgery.