Sun Meets Science

South Florida’s relationship with the sun is lifelong, and so is the commitment of Dr. T.J. Giuffrida to protecting the skin. Board-certified and fellowship-trained, he founded Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Coral Gables in 2006 and has built it into one of Miami’s most focused practices in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. His specialty is Mohs micrographic surgery: a precise, layer-by-layer technique in which the surgeon also serves as pathologist and reconstructive surgeon, removing cancerous tissue while sparing as much healthy skin as possible. It carries a cure rate of up to 99% for new skin cancers, and Dr. Giuffrida is one of only a handful of fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons practicing in South Florida. The scope of his practice extends far beyond surgery and includes full-body screenings, precancerous lesion treatment, mole removal, surgical excision and other services, rounding out a practice built on early detection and exacting care; MiamiDermCenter.com.