Dr. Brian Biernat, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Mohs Surgery
Medical Expertise of Dr. Brian Biernat, MD
Dr. Biernat specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Brian Biernat, MD
Dr. Brian Biernat, MD, is a board-certified Westerville dermatologist providing care to patients at Center for Surgical Dermatology.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Procedures & Services
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Patient Education Resources
What Should You Do Following Your Mohs Surgery?
Verbal instructions for wound care will be covered in detail after surgery. We will also provide a written set of instructions with contact numbers should you have additional questions. When you leave, there will be a big bulky dressing over your surgical site, which needs to stay in place for the next 24 hours. Many patients choose to remain home the day after surgery. In general, this is a good idea. The doctor will tell you if any additional time off is needed. We are happy to provide a...
Verbal instructions for wound care will be covered in detail after surgery. We will also provide a written set of instructions with contact numbers should you have additional questions. When you leave, there will be a big bulky dressing over your surgical site, which needs to stay in place for the next 24 hours. Many patients choose to remain home the day after surgery. In general, this is a good idea. The doctor will tell you if any additional time off is needed. We are happy to provide a...
What Should You Expect on the Day of Your Mohs Surgery
Our staff will escort you into the surgical suite where medical questions will be asked along with a review of medications and a check of your blood pressure. The doctor will then numb, with a local anesthetic, the area around the skin cancer. We use a far less painful local anesthetic than most other physicians. While the injection may be uncomfortable, our patients routinely tell us that it hurt far less than injections they have received elsewhere. Once numb, the visible cancer along with ...
Our staff will escort you into the surgical suite where medical questions will be asked along with a review of medications and a check of your blood pressure. The doctor will then numb, with a local anesthetic, the area around the skin cancer. We use a far less painful local anesthetic than most other physicians. While the injection may be uncomfortable, our patients routinely tell us that it hurt far less than injections they have received elsewhere. Once numb, the visible cancer along with ...
Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
- Graduate Degree (MA): University of Nebraska (Omaha, NE)
- Medical School: University of Nebraska School (Omaha, NE) Dermatology
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern (Dallas, TX) Mohs
- Fellowship: The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
Professional Affiliations
Center for Surgical Dermatology
The Center for Surgical Dermatology & Dermatology Associates is a major skin cancer referral center that provides Mohs surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery as well as other procedures in our outpatient clinic. We also offer a wide-range of general and cosmetic dermatology services. Patients experience the highest quality skin care possible by our highly trained physicians and staff.