Skin Cancers

Actinic Keratoses - These precancerous growths are small red scaly spots on sun-exposed areas, especially on the face, hands, and arms. They are treated with freezing or prescription creams.

Basal Cell Cancer - This is the most common type of skin cancer. It can be raised and shiny with blood vessels in it or flat and ulcerated. It is usually curable with surgery.

Squamous Cell Cancer - This is most commonly a red, raised scaly growth, sometimes with open sores or bleeding.

Malignant Melanoma - This is the most serious type of skin cancer. It usually has irregular color of different colors in it and should be excised.

About Dr. Brody

Dr. Robert Brody is a dermatologist in Shaker Heights, Ohio and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University Hospitals of Cleveland, Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Marymount Hospital.

He received his B.A. with distinction from Stanford University and his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School. He has been in practice in Northeast Ohio for more than 40 years.

A More Traditional Approach

What makes me different from many other dermatologists is that I spend the entire time in the exam room listening to you the patient and examining your skin problem. I do not have a computer in the exam room to distract me from your concerns. This allows me to focus on your skin condition and to give you the correct diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Brody

They went out of their way to make me feel special and appreciated. I will definitely recommend them to people I know. Cori