Why choose Ochsner Rush Center for Dermatology?

At Ochsner Rush Health, we are committed to providing comprehensive dermatological care for your entire family. Our team of expert dermatologists specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails. We combine advanced medical knowledge with a patient-centered approach, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care for your health and well-being.

Choosing Ochsner Rush means choosing a partner in your health. Our dermatology team is a leader in the field, offering innovative treatments and compassionate care. We are dedicated to helping our community achieve healthier skin through personalized treatment plans for both adults and children. With a focus on proven results and patient education, we empower you to take an active role in your dermatological health. Our access to a broad network of specialists within Ochsner Health ensures your care is always comprehensive and coordinated.

Our services

We offer a full spectrum of dermatological services to address both medical and surgical needs. Our goal is to provide effective solutions that help you optimize your skin health.

Our specialists are equipped to diagnose and manage a wide range of common skin, hair and nail conditions, including:

  • Acne
  • Atopic dermatitis, or eczema
  • Keloids
  • Melasma
  • Moles
  • Psoriasis
  • Ringworm
  • Rosacea
  • Shingles
  • Skin cancer
  • Skin infections
  • Warts

The Ochsner Rush Center for Dermatology is proud to offer Mohs micrographic surgery, an advanced and precise surgical technique for treating skin cancer.

Mohs surgery is recognized as the most effective treatment for many common skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The procedure is performed in stages on the same day. This methodical process allows our surgeon to remove all cancerous cells while preserving the maximum amount of healthy tissue.

This state-of-the-art technique offers several key advantages:

  • It ensures the complete removal of cancer, which significantly reduces the chance of recurrence.
  • It minimizes the loss of healthy tissue, leading to a smaller scar.
  • It maximizes the functional and cosmetic results of the surgery.
  • In most cases, the surgical site is repaired on the same day the cancer is removed.
  • It provides a high cure rate for skin cancers, even when other treatment methods have not been successful.

FAQs

We provide expert dermatological care for both adult and pediatric patients.

While some insurance plans require a referral, many do not. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to confirm your plan’s requirements before scheduling an appointment.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, which numbs the area completely. Patients typically experience minimal discomfort during and after the surgery. Our team will ensure you are as comfortable as possible throughout the process.