
pmid: 31764291
BACKGROUND There is a paucity of data or publications in the literature on best practices for opening a new Mohs surgery unit. OBJECTIVE The goal of this article is to be a “how to” guide for starting a Mohs and dermatologic surgery practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two academic Mohs surgeons share their personal experiences and data from the literature. RESULTS Topics discussed include picking a location and identifying space, equipment, staffing, regulatory practices, policies and procedures, marketing and outreach, patient experience, building culture, clinic efficiency, and vision. CONCLUSION Although opening a new Mohs surgery unit is challenging, it can be rewarding to have the opportunity to develop best practices and systems that create a wonderful working environment and allow for exceptional care of patients.
Marketing of Health Services, Skin Neoplasms, Office Management, Medical Office Buildings, Personnel Staffing and Scheduling, Efficiency, Organizational, Mohs Surgery, Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Patient-Centered Care, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Humans
Marketing of Health Services, Skin Neoplasms, Office Management, Medical Office Buildings, Personnel Staffing and Scheduling, Efficiency, Organizational, Mohs Surgery, Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Patient-Centered Care, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Humans
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