We specialize in the surgical management of melanoma and other tumors of the skin. It is important to note that not all skin cancers or tumors are melanoma. The most effective treatment for melanoma and other skin tumors is surgical removal with a generous border of normal skin to help prevent local recurrences. This is usually performed in an operating room. Importantly, melanoma and other skin cancers can spread to glands called lymph nodes and we are experts in localizing and excising these using a technique called sentinel lymph node biopsy. This procedure is performed at the same time as the removal of the primary skin cancer.