After Dr. Mathyss numbed my back for the removal of a malignant melanoma, he stated he needed to leave for a short errand. He left with a casually dressed man and did not return until
2-1/2 hours later after I had waited in the room alone in a paper top. He was also not a MOHS trained surgeon--they specialize solely in treating skin cancers. After I healed and went to my follow-up, he only performed a brief view of my back and felt that I was clear of any more malignant melanomas.No other areas of my body was examined.I contacted the American Cancer Society--they educated me quick! I went to a different dermatologist soon after---he did a full body check--and discovered 2 more maglinant melanomas--and referred me to a MOHS trained surgeon. My procedure was performed in a surgery suite with anesthesia.
I would never trust Mathyss with my life again. He also falsified facts in one of his reports---
now he is practicing in North Kansas City instead of Headache and Pain Center.
I could have died from this particular metastisizing cancer if not for quitting him and seeking out the other dermatologist and the referred MOHS surgeon. Remember, some people graduate at the bottom of their class. Scary!
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