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NEWS & INFORMATION
SSDP DERMATOLOGISTS PROVIDE LIFESAVING SERVICE AT
ANNUAL SKIN CANCER SCREENING
(No. Easton, MA) – Thirty-six women and 18 men were screened for evidence of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and related illnesses by the dermatologists from South Shore Dermatology Physicians, PC, (SSDP), in May. Drs. Leera M. Briceno, Anu G. Jayaraman, Katalin Kovalszki, Jay M. Ritt, and Viraj Shroff-Mehta, shared their professional skills with the community at the 2010 Skin Cancer Screening conducted at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center (CGSMC). The screenings were part of the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) National Skin Cancer Screening Program.
Of the 54 people screened, just under half said they had never before had their skin checked for cancer by a dermatologist or other doctor. The screenings also provided the participants with valuable health information.
Eight possible skin cancers were detected, including one malignant melanoma, one squamous cell carcinoma, and six basal cell carcinomas. Twenty-three other skin conditions were revealed, including seborrheic keratosis and/or actinic keratosis, dysplastic nevus, congenital nevus, and mole/nevus. One tick was removed. Approximately one quarter of the participants were advised to see a physician for a follow-up visit and 11 were advised to undergo a skin biopsy.
Since the National Skin Cancer Screening Program’s inception in 1985, volunteer dermatologists have performed more than 2 million free skin cancer screenings. More than 188,000 suspicious lesions have been detected, including more than 21,500 suspected melanomas.
The rising incidence of skin cancer is a concern for people of all ages. Once believed to afflict mostly older adults, melanoma now is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second-most-common form of cancer for adolescents and young adults 15-29 years old. The AAD reports that more than 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the US every year. Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in his or her lifetime.
In light of these statistics, SSDP has made skin cancer prevention a centerpiece of its practice. “SSDP is dedicated to educating our patients about the role of sun exposure in the development of skin cancer,” explains Dr. Shroff-Mehta. “It begins with teaching children about sun safety and adults about preventing sun damage and caring for their skin. Participating in annual Skin Cancer Screenings helps bring the message to the community and the doctors at SSDP are pleased to be part of this effort.”
SOUTH SHORE DERMATOLOGY PHYSICIANS, PC, WELCOMES
NEW DOCTOR
Katalin Kovalszki, MD, joins region’s fastest-growing dermatology practice
 People needing medical, surgical, or cosmetic skin treatments now have a new option for care.
Katalin “Kate” Kovalszki, MD, has begun seeing patients at South Shore Dermatology Physicians, PC, (SSDP), 31 Roche Bros. Way, Suite 200, North Easton. She is the fifth dermatologist to join the new practice.
An associate of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and a member of the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center medical staff, Dr. Kovalszki holds a B.A. degree in English and an M.D. degree, both from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in dermatology at the University of Michigan Medical Center where she received the “You’re Super” award for outstanding patient care in 2006. She was a presenter at the Annual AAD Meeting in 2008, and she is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
In her new position, Dr. Kovalszki will uphold SSDP’s mission of providing excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of people with a broad array of skin conditions, including acne, allergic reactions, eczema/dermatitis, moles and birthmarks, malignant melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, pre-cancerous skin lesions, psoriasis, rashes, skin infections, sun damage, and warts. Her goal, she says, is to “effectively understand my patients' needs, to educate them about their condition in a thorough manner, and to provide them with quality and compassionate care.”
SSDP founding partner Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD, says the practice is delighted to welcome Dr. Kovalszki to the group. “There is a growing need for dermatologists in our area and SSDP is working hard to meet that need by recruiting this talented, young physician to our staff,” Shroff-Mehta explains. “With her help, SSDP will continue to provide the community with the excellent dermatological services and care they need and expect.”
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kovalszki, or SSDP doctors Leera M. Briceno, MD, Anu G. Jayaraman, MD, Jay M. Ritt, MD, or Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD, phone 508-535-DERM (3376). To schedule a non-urgent medical dermatology appointment or cosmetic dermatology consultation online, go to http://www.southshorederm.com/contact.php. South Shore Dermatology Physicians is the fastest-growing dermatology practice in south suburban Boston.
About South Shore Dermatology Physicians
Offering state-of-the-art medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services in a comfortable, caring environment, SSDP provides a wide array of patient services including onsite phototherapy, photodynamic treatment, in-house dermatopathology safe, effective cosmetic services, and dermatologist prescribed cosmeceuticals from leading manufacturers. With comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for people of all ages, SSDP helps every patient enjoy healthy skin for life.
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