WHY CHOOSE SSCC?

SO, YOU HAVE SKIN CANCER... WHY CHOOSE SSCC?

About the Seattle Skin Cancer Center

The Seattle Skin Cancer Center was opened in the year 2000 by Dr Craig Birkby, who has been one of Seattle's leading pioneers in the treatment of skin cancer and Mohs Micrographic Surgery since 1988. With over 150 referring physicians, we have performed over 12,000 surgeries in our clinic. Our Seattle Skin Cancer team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer as well as general dermatologic conditions, while providing the highest quality of care with personalized service in our outpatient surgery center.

How do you choose a skin cancer surgeon?

Dr. Craig Birkby is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) which demands its surgeons complete 1-2 years of fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

This means Dr. Craig Birkby specializes In Mohs Surgery and skin cancer treatment.

Dr. Birkby is...

Board Certified by the American Board
of Dermatology

and

Board Certified by the American Board
of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and
Cutaneous Oncology

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American Academy of Mohs College

Member of the American College of
Mohs Surgery (ACMS).

Best Doctors in America

Selected as one of the Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors. The Best Doctors in America® list includes the top 5% of the nation's most respected specialists and outstanding primary care physicians.

Seattle Magazine's Top Doctors

Dr. Birkby has been voted as one of Seattle Magazine's Top Doctors in 2009.

OUR FACILITY

Procedures previously requiring hospitalization are now performed within the safety and comfort of our one-day outpatient surgery center. The role of the staff is to provide the most caring and professional setting possible and to give you the absolute best medical treatment available.

We are proud to have the following recognitions for our center:

  • Medicare Approved Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Outpatient Surgery Center licensed by the Washington State Department of Health

Seattle Skin Cancer Center Lobby

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