Susan Massick, MD - Ohio State Dermatology East

As a dermatologist, I specialize in oncodermatology, which is specialty supportive dermatological care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. This includes assessment and treatment of skin, hair and nail side effects from chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation and stem cell transplant. I perform lesion checks and total body skin examinations for cancer patients and survivors. I also see patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of skin cancer. Additionally, I see general dermatology patients in a community practice setting. I'm passionate about caring for cancer patients because their skin conditions can seriously impact their quality of life. I like to sit and listen to patients' stories while carefully examining their skin. I use biopsies and other diagnostics tests when necessary to come up with a diagnosis, and I think about the patients' needs and preferences when developing a treatment pla orking at Ohio State feels like coming home - I'm a Columbus area native and an Ohio State alum (BS-BA 2010). I'm excited to be working in a bustling academic environment where I can take part in patient care, research, and educatio n my free time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, husband, and dog, hiking, trying new restaurants, traveling, cooking and reading.

I am a dermatologist with a primary focus on cutaneous oncology. As a Mohs micrographic surgeon, I specialize in the surgical removal of multiple types of skin cancer as well as post-surgical reconstruction. Since many skin cancers occur on cosmetically sensitive areas such as the face, I am very proud of the aesthetic outcomes we can achieve after surger y other clinical area of interest is in transplant dermatology. Patients who have received a transplant are on immunosuppressive medications, and these medicines can dramatically increase the risk for skin cancers. In our transplant dermatology clinics, we strive to take excellent care of the patient population, utilizing the newest and best techniques for overall skin car 'm an assistant professor in the Division of Dermatology, where I serve as the residency program's assistant director as well as the director of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship. My research focuses primarily on post-operative scar formation and the evaluation tools of post-operative scar am privileged to be able to help patients through their diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, providing each patient with an individualized care program that is tailored to their specific needs and utilizes a team approach. The team atmosphere at the OSUCCC - James is wonderful. For more complicated cases, we have a tumor board that joins multiple specialties across the medical system, allowing us to give patients the best possible care.

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