A surgery that cuts away thin layers of skin to address skin cancer. Mohs performed by our certified physicians has a high cure rate and minimizes damage to healthy tissue.
Skin Cancer Treatment
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled overgrowth of abnormal skin cells. When caught early, it can be very treatable.
Melanoma Treatment
Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer often caused by exposure to the sun. Our team has specialized training in all melanoma treatments, including Mohs surgery.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. When detected early, most basal cell carcinomas can be treated and cured and are not considered life-threatening.
Melanoma Treatment
Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer often caused by exposure to the sun. Our team has specialized training in all melanoma treatments, including Mohs surgery.
Dr. El-Gamal is a skilled and compassionate board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, specializing in dermatologic surgery with a particular focus on Mohs surgery for treating skin cancer. He has been serving the Charlotte, NC community since 2005 as the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Charlotte Dermatology’s 7th Street location. Prior to joining Charlotte Dermatology, Dr. El-Gamal served as the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Indiana University from 2003 to 2005, where he further developed his skills in complex surgical procedures.
Born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in Minnesota, Dr. El-Gamal has made Charlotte his home since 2005. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), and he is an active member of the Charlotte Dermatology Association, the North Carolina Dermatology Society, and the North Carolina Medical Society. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. El-Gamal enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as pursuing outdoor activities like fishing, camping, tennis, skiing and traveling.
Credentials
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MD, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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American Board of Dermatology - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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American Board of Dermatology
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Dermatologic Surgery (American College of Mohs Surgery), Dr. Richard Bennett, Los Angeles, California
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Dermatology Residency, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island
