Surgical Services

MOHS Surgery
A precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer, where thin layers of cancer-containing skin are removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains, while doing minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This is usually done on an outpatient basis using a local anesthetic.
Surgical Excisions
The surgical removal of benign or malignant growths, such as moles, lesions, and tumors, from your skin. Usually performed using local anesthesia, which ensures that you feel no pain during the procedure.
Skin Cancer Screening
Our skilled dermatologists will examine your skin for suspicious moles or lesions, and take samples, if necessary, to be checked by a pathologist. If we detect the three forms of skin cancer – Basal Cell, Squamous Cell or Melonoma – the dangerous cells can be removed.

We are defining excellence in patient care by providing our patients with timely access to skin cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment in a compassion and state-of-the-art center.

Skin cancer is a very serious condition that affects millions of Americans each and every year. It can develop in men and women of all ages, and is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Studies show that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime.

At Dermatology Consultants, our skilled dermatologists have wide range of options for treating skin cancers, including surgical removal of the tissue, cryosurgery (freezing the cells), laser removal and photodynamic therapy (using a light-sensitive medication with a laser). Skin cancer surgery is usually done right in our office and typically takes only a few minutes.

When one of our dermatologists detects cells that may be cancerous in your skin, he or she will conduct a thorough examination, typically involving a biopsy, to make an accurate diagnosis. Then he or she will determine if surgery is right for you, and what kind of surgery is ideal for your case.

Mohs Surgeons

Our board-certified dermatologists are fellowship trained in skin cancer and reconstructive surgery accredited through the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).

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Emily de Golian, M.D.

Areas Served: BuckheadCovington
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Emily de Golian, M.D. is an ABD board certified dermatologist and ACGME accredited fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. She has extensive experience in Mohs micrographic surgery, advanced reconstruction of complex surgical defects, and cosmetic dermatology. An Atlanta, GA native, Dr. de Golian attended Christ the King School and Marist School before matriculating at Vanderbilt University. After medical school and internship at the Medical College of Georgia,she trained in dermatology at Loma Linda University and completed fellowship in Mohs surgery at the University of California, San Diego. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in campus and academic life and holds positions in multiple national dermatologic organizations. Dr. de Golian was thrilled to return to her hometown, Atlanta, GA, to join Dermatology Consultants, P.C. at the completion of her fellowship training. She serves the Buckhead and Covington communities with a focus on surgical treatment of skin cancer via Mohs surgery, surgical defect reconstruction, cutaneous oncology, and cosmetic dermatology, including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, fat treatments, sclerotherapy, and radiofrequency and ultrasound based devices. Dr. de Golian is married to attorney Clark Calhoun, and they reside in the Garden Hills community in Buckhead. In their free time, they enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, cooking and exploring Atlanta’s restaurant scene, and reading.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, B.A. 2006
  • Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Coursework: Georgia State University, 2009
  • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, M.D. 2013
  • Internship: Department of Internal Medicine, Augusta University Medical Center, 2014
  • Residency: Department of Dermatology, Loma Linda University, 2017
  • Fellowship: Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, University of California, San Diego, 2018

Memberships

• American College of Mohs Surgery
• American Academy of Dermatology
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
• Women’s Dermatologic Society
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• American Medical Association

Professional Achievements

• Theodore Tromovich Award for Research, Finalist, American College of Mohs Surgery, 2018
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Membership Committee, 2018 – 2019
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, Abstract Reviewer, 2018 – 2020
• Women’s Dermatologic Society Communications Council: Social Media Committee, 2017 – 2020
• Clean Slate: tattoo removal program for previously incarcerated patients, 2017 – 2018
• American Academy of Dermatology, Dialogues in Dermatology Editorial Board, 2016 – 2018
• SkinPAC Resident Champion, American Academy of Dermatology, 2015 – 2017
• Resident Advisor, Loma Linda University Dermatology Interest Group, 2015 – 2016
• Resident Reviewer, American Academy of Dermatology Directions in Residency Publication, 2015
• Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, Mentor: Dr. Siegrid Yu, 2016
• Loma Linda University Chief Resident, Department of Dermatology, 2016 – 2017
• Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: Resident of the Year Finalist, 2015
• Medical College of Georgia Dean’s Summer Research Fellow, 2010
• Social Chair, Medical College of Georgia Class of 2013, 2009 – 2013
• Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society, President, 2005 – 2006

Publications

• de Golian E, Kannan S, Jiang SB. The Comparative Efficacy of N95, Laser, and Procedural Mask Filtration of Electrocautery Smoke Particulate Matter. Manuscript in progress.
• de Golian E, Yuan J, Ahluwalia J, Jiang SB. The Impact of Smoke Evacuator Positioning on Electrocautery Smoke Suction Efficacy. Manuscript in Progress.
• de Golian E, Jacob SE. Post-Surgical Care and the Global Period. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses Association. 2017 Sept/Oct; 9(5):258-259.
• Perez C, de Golian E, Heim K, Jacob SE. Laparoscopic Trocar Associated with Potential Nickel Contact Dermatitis. Archives of Surgical Dermatology. 2017; 1(1)1-4.
• de Golian E, Kwong BY, Swetter SM, Pugliese SB. Cutaneous Complications of Targeted Melanoma Therapy. Current Treatment Options in Oncology. 2016;17(11):1-13.
• Rouse NC, de Golian E, Jacob SE. Necrotic and Deposition Disorders. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses Association. 2015 Nov/Dec; 7(6):369-372.
• Torres, A, Konda S, Nino T, de Golian E. Medicolegal Issues. Clinics in Dermatology. 2016 Jan-Feb; 34(1):106-10.
• de Golian E, Afshar M, Anderson, N. Nutrition and the Treatment of Psoriasis. Book Chapter. Encyclopedia of Dermatology (6 volume set). Ed. Meghan Pratt. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2016. Pages 999-1008.
• de Golian E, Brennan C, Davis L. Lichenoid drug reaction following influenza vaccination: A case report and literature review. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2014 July; 13(7):946-948.
• de Golian E, Echols K, Pearl H, Davis L. Linear Atrophoderma of Moulin: A Distinct Entity? Pediatric Dermatology. 2014 May-June; 31(3):373–377.
• de Golian E, Aiyejorun A, Cochran A, Kellum E, Arounleut P, Hamrick M. Hydrogel Delivery of Suramin Decreases Muscle Fibrosis after Injury. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2010 October; 42(10):31.

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Kathleen Viscusi, M.D.

Areas Served: Marietta
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Kathleen Viscusi, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist and ACGME-accredited fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. She has extensive experience in Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous oncology, and advanced reconstruction of complex defects as well as cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology and laser surgery. Dr. Viscusi is a native of Eaton, Ohio and graduated valedictorian of her high school class. She attended Miami University of Ohio where she earned numerous awards and achievements, including induction into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, graduating magna cum laude, and joining a prestigious group of less than 120 graduates to earn Honors with Distinction. She went on to attend Emory University School of Medicine where she participated in research and publications in the fields of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. After earning her medical degree, Dr. Viscusi completed her internship at Emory University and her dermatology residency training at the University of North Carolina. She then pursued a highly competitive Procedural Dermatology/(Mohs) Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology fellowship program at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana with the mentorship of C. William Hanke, M.D., a world-renowned dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. Dr. Viscusi lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Michael Viscusi, and their Labrador Retriever mix, Patton.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Miami University, B.S. 2006
  • Medical School: Emory University, M.D. 2010
  • Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Transitional Program, 2011
  • Residency: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 2014
  • Fellowship: The Laser and Skin Sugery Center of Indiana 2015

Memberships

  • American College of Mohs Surgery
  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • Women’s Dermatologic Society

Professional Achievements

  • 2013 ASDS Preceptorship Program
    Preceptor: Dr. Ken Lee, MD; Portland Dermatology Clinic
  • 2013 ASDS Annual Meeting Scholarship
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Resident
    Procedural/Cosmetic Clinic Director
  • UNC School of Medicine, Dermatology Course Teacher
  • Giddy Organics, LLC, Product Development Advisor
  • Ponce de Leon Open Door Medical Clinic, Free primary care clinic of the homeless
  • Pipeline Program, Teacher and mentor in health sciences to Atlanta public high school students
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Miami University, Honors with Distinction
  • Hall Prize in Moral Philosophy for best essay on moral philosophy
  • Robert E. Hayes Scholarship for Academic

Publications

  • Soft Tissue Augmentation (in press).
    Viscusi KS, Hanke CW
    In Baran and Maibach (eds), Textbook of Cosmetic
    Dermatology 5E.
  • Vismodegib for locally advanced basal cell carcinoma: descriptive analysis of a case series and comparison to the literature.
    Viscusi KS, Hanke CW. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015;14(9):611-617.
  • Porcine xenografts for the optimization of pedicle care in interpolation flaps.
    Viscusi KS, Merritt B. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Nov; 40:1262–5.
  • Derm In-Review: 2014/2015 Study Guide.
    Edited by C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, FACP
    Associate Editors: Katie Sikora, MD; Michael K.
    Lichtman, MD; Cynthia Bartus, MD; et al.
    Educational Testing and Assessment Systems,
    SanovaWorks; 2014.
  • Seronegative syphilis: another case for the great imitator.
    Parker SR, Correnti C, Sikora KE, Parker DC. Int J
    Infect Dis. 2014 Jan;18:104-5.
  • An outcome evaluation following postmastectomy nipple reconstruction using the C-V flap technique.
    Otterburn DM, Sikora KE, Losken A. Ann Plast Surg. 2010 May;64(5):574-8.

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