It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Not all skin cancers are treated the same. When cancers appear in cosmetically sensitive areas or are considered high-risk, Mohs surgery is recommended. This surgery is typically performed on the face, neck, ears, hands and feet. This surgery is unique in that the doctor takes the least amount of tissue that is needed and checks it in the laboratory as he/she is performing the surgery to ensure that all the cancer is removed. This leads to a better cosmetic result and ensures that the cancer is removed before leaving the office. Mohs surgery has the highest cure rate for basal and squamous cell skin cancers. Doctor Zac Carter, MD, FAAD will now be offering Mohs surgery to the Panama City Beach community and the surrounding areas. Dr. Carter is Double- Board Certified in both Dermatology and Mohs Surgery.
Dr. Carter attended Brigham Young University in his native state of Utah, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Neuroscience. He then completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed a transitional year internship at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, after which he completed a dermatology residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Carter specializes in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, with training in both Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery. He enjoys running, board games, and spending time outdoors with his wife and children, and is thrilled to join the PCB community.
