Annual skin cancer screening,
caring and thorough
Our physicians are Harvard-educated, Board-certified dermatologists who are experts in diagnosing and treating skin cancer.
Total-body skin exam
Dermoscopy + photography for high-risk patients.
From the top of your scalp
to the tips of your toes
Most skin cancers are 100% curable if detected early.
Who should have a skin cancer screening visit?
Anyone concerned about a skin growth should be checked for skin cancer. Most skin cancers are 100% curable if detected early; the American Cancer Society recommends annual skin cancer screening for everyone over the age of 50. If you are younger and have a history of sunburns or a lot of outdoor sun exposure, you should be examined, as should anyone with a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) with melanoma. Funny-looking or changing skin growths or moles should always be checked by a physician. While skin cancer is very rare in children, a changing or unusual-looking mole on a child should be checked.
How often should someone be screened?
How often you should be screened for skin cancer depends on many factors including your skin type, number of sunburns, age, number of moles or freckles, and level of sun damage. We will let you know at your visit how often your skin should be screened by a physician.
Photography
for year-over-year change detection
For patients with many moles, a personal or family history of melanoma, or significant sun damage, we use serial photography to detect changes year-over-year — one of the most sensitive indicators for skin cancer.
If a suspicious lesion is found, biopsies are performed in-office, and our in-house dermatopathologists read the slides directly — keeping your diagnosis and follow-up in one practice.
“Several years ago I first saw Dr. Wolpowitz for a baseline examination for any potential skin problems. It was one of the wisest things I ever did… subsequent annual exams revealed some minor and treatable pre-cancerous basal cells. Dr. Wolpowitz's expertise, attention to detail, and prompt action allowed [my] problems to be successfully treated.”
Photography is one of the most sensitive indicators for skin cancer in high-risk patients
For patients with many moles or a personal/family history of melanoma, our team uses yearly photography to compare images side-by-side and detect subtle changes that may signal early skin cancer.
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10 Laurel Avenue
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(781) 235-8155
Independent practice since 2007
We respond to scheduling requests within one business day. New patients should plan for a 45-minute initial visit; follow-ups are typically 20–30 minutes.
Most medical insurance plans cover annual skin cancer screening. Our team will help verify your coverage before your first visit.
Catch it early.
Request an appointment and our team will reach out within one business day to confirm a time that works for you.
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