Trusted experts in skin care

Welcome to Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery, a group of eleven providers with offices in Akron and Cleveland. On the pages of this website you will quickly see the passion our team shares for unsurpassed patient care. We share a wealth of information in dermatology to help you make informed healthcare decisions. We want to be more than your dermatologist. With long-term relationships, we become your partner in wellness, in the Akron, Mayfield Heights, and Mentor areas.

Welcome to Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery - Dr. Cernik

Welcome Dr. Christina Cernik

We welcome Dr. Cernik's skills and compassion to our team at Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery. She has been taking care of patients in the Akron area for the past 8 years.

PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPASSION

Today, it is easy to find dermatology services in a fun spa setting. Our approach is quite different. Here, top credentials guide patient care. Every provider at our practice is trained in dermatology, and our cosmetic dermatologists are Board-Certified. Our Mohs surgeons are fellowship-trained. Our CNPs have advanced training and experience in dermatology. Yet the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We genuinely care about helping each patient feel good and look great.

State of the art services

You receive state of the art treatment with the latest procedures, equipment, and products. We provide a full range of services:

Medical	From acne to warts and every skin condition in between.
Surgical	Including Mohs micrographic surgery, with the highest cure rate for many skin cancers.
Cosmetic	A broad range of treatments for face and body.

Comprehensive skin care for all members of the family is nearby. Call Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery at 1-866-DERM-MD1.

Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery providers from left to right:

Gina Berardinelli, CNP; William Krug, MD; Allison Moosally, MD;
Justin Woodhouse, MD; Jill Warner, CNP; James Libecco, MD; Angela L. Funovits, MD;
Gary Lichten, MD; Lauren Guren, MD; Barry Lamkin, MD; Ann Kooken, MD

Learn about the benefits of visiting the team at Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery in the Akron area

At Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery, we provide services to patients in the areas of Akron and Cleveland. Learn about our board certified cosmetic dermatologists and the advanced training our team has to offer. We also provide a wide range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology treatments that can be used for patients of all ages. In addition, this video provides testimonials from some of our previous patients who have been able to enjoy the advantages of services at our state-of-the-art practice. We know that positive experiences from others can give patients an idea of the care they will receive at a practice such as this. Enjoy this video and take the time to connect with our team of professionals to discuss your dermatological needs. We welcome new and existing patients into our practice who are seeking comprehensive care for their skin, hair, and body. more... less...

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Testimonials

I have had great experiences at Dr Libecco's office. The staff is very friendly, helpful and technically adept at local anesthesia which in my case, is very important. He is very thorough when doing his exam.

I have had 3 melanomas removed with excellent results.I appreciate his aggressive treatment and is not willing to "wait and see" when I find another suspicious spot.

Marlette L.

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Mohs Surgery: The Most Effective Treatment for Skin Cancer

The warmth of the Sun feels good on our skin but overexposure to the sun's rays can be dangerous UV radiation can penetrate our epidermis and damage the DNA in our skin cells over time this can lead to skin cancer skin cancers are like icebergs with the tip of the tumor visible above the skin and the bulk of it underneath.

There's no way of predicting the extent of the cancer growth before treatment begins. Sun damage is the most common cause of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas both of which are on the rise.

Mohs micrographic surgery is usually the most effective treatment for the common areas where these skin cancers appear. The Sun exposed areas of the head and neck. Performed on an outpatient basis most surgeries significantly reduce damage to the surrounding tissue while effectively removing all traces of cancer.

First, your fellowship trained Mohs surgeon marks the tumor with a pen. While there is no need for the patient to undergo general anesthesia patient comfort is a priority so before the Mohs surgery procedure begins the affected area is numbed with a local anesthetic. Then the surgeon excises a saucer-shaped piece of tissue with one to two-millimeter margins around and below the marked border.

Hatch marks are made on the skin to maintain specimen orientation. A bandage is placed over the patient's surgical site and he or she will wait comfortably while the excised tissue is taken to an on-site lab where it's prepared for microscopic evaluation.

Many Mohs procedures can be completed in several hours but some cases will take longer. Your fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon who has training and skin pathology carefully examines a tissue under a microscope to see if cancer has been completely removed. If a residual tumor is found its marked precisely on the map a second Mohs layer is excised only in the positive area this process is repeated until all the margins are free of tumor.

Your fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon will explain the most effective means of surgical site closure and post-operative care at the time of your procedure. Small simple wounds in appropriate areas are allowed to heal naturally by a process known as the second intention.

Most wounds are closed with a linear repair a side-to-side stitching of the surgical site. To close a circular wound extra tissue on either side of the circle is trimmed so that the suture line lies flat. Larger or more complicated wounds may require skin grafts or a flap which closes a surgical site by moving adjacent looser skin to fill in the wound.

There will be some scarring once the area is healed although scars from Mohs surgery are often smaller and less visible than those from other excision procedures.

As a member of the American College of Mohs surgery, your most surgeon has undergone residency training in dermatology prior to a rigorous one to two-year fellowship and Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatology con ecology during which he or she performs more than 500 cases.

These cases not only include the pathologic interpretation of both common and unusual tumors but also performing routine and complex reconstruction.

Our primary goal in performing Mohs surgery is to cure your skin cancer and to preserve normal tissue. Compared to other skin cancer treatments Mohs surgery has a very high success rate of up to 99%. You can trust the hands of a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon to give you the optimal result. more... less...

Trusted experts in skin care

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State of the art services

Learn about the benefits of visiting the team at Allied Dermatology and Skin Surgery in the Akron area

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