Skin Biopsy

Skin diseases, infections, or genetic conditions can lead to the formation of various abnormalities on the skin, such as moles, freckles, and other lesions. Many of these skin conditions share similar symptoms, making it difficult to distinguish between benign and potentially harmful lesions. If your skin lesion appears suspicious, a biopsy is recommended to assess the risk of skin cancer.

A biopsy is a critical part of diagnosing skin pathologies. During the procedure, a small portion of the skin or the entire lesion is removed from the area of abnormality and sent to a pathologist for detailed examination. This analysis helps determine whether the lesion is cancerous, providing crucial information for developing an appropriate treatment plan.

Procedure Overview:

Local Anesthetic: Before the biopsy, you will receive a local anesthetic to numb the area, ensuring you do not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure.
Tissue Removal: The doctor will remove a small section of the lesion or, in some cases, the entire mole or lesion.
Wound Care: After the biopsy, the wound may be closed with stitches if necessary, and a bandage will be applied to protect the site.

The information obtained from the biopsy allows for a closer analysis of the skin abnormality, confirming whether it is cancerous or benign. Based on the results, your doctor will discuss the next steps, which may include further treatment or monitoring.

If you have any concerns about a skin lesion or need more information about the biopsy process, please contact us to schedule a consultation.

Skin Biopsy and Lesion Evaluation in Dallas: Common Questions

A changing mole or a lesion that will not heal should be looked at rather than watched indefinitely. Dr. Rajan Kohli evaluates skin lesions and performs biopsies in the office, with results reviewed with you directly.

Which skin changes should be checked?

Use the ABCDE guide for moles: Asymmetry, irregular Borders, uneven Colour, Diameter over 6mm, and Evolving — any change in size, shape, colour or sensation. Also have any sore that will not heal, a new growth on sun-exposed skin, or a lesion that bleeds or itches persistently examined.

What happens during a biopsy?

The area is numbed with local anesthetic, a small sample or the whole lesion is removed depending on type, and the site is closed with a stitch or dressing. It takes about fifteen minutes. The sample goes to a pathology laboratory for examination.

How long do results take?

Usually about a week, sometimes longer if additional staining is required. Dr. Kohli reviews the result with you and explains what it means and what happens next — you will not be left waiting on a portal message you cannot interpret.

Will it leave a scar?

Any biopsy leaves some mark, and how noticeable depends on location, size, technique and how you heal. This is discussed before the procedure, along with aftercare that reduces scarring. Where cosmetic outcome is a significant concern, referral to dermatology may be the better route and Dr. Kohli will say so.

Is a skin biopsy covered by insurance?

Yes, when medically indicated it is covered by Medicare and commercial plans, along with the pathology. Removal of a lesion purely for cosmetic reasons is not. Our staff verifies your benefits beforehand.

Where is your office?

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, Suite 516, Dallas, TX 75231, on the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas campus at Central Expressway. Convenient to University Park, Highland Park, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Richardson and Addison. Call or text 214-810-4331.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. We are accepting new patients, and same-week appointments are usually available.

Questions we have not covered? Call or text 214-810-4331 or book online.

Our Services

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Insurance Accepted

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and all Medicare Advantage plans — including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield — plus most major commercial insurance plans — and we add plans regularly. If you don’t see your plan, call 214-810-4331 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.

Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Commercial & Employer Plans

Medicaid, CHIP & Provider Networks

Also accepted

PHCS / MultiPlan
First Health (Coventry)
HealthSmart
Superior Health Plan
Wellpoint
Medica
USA Health Network
6 Degrees Health

Full list of plans accepted

Medicare: Original Medicare; Railroad Medicare; AARP Medicare Supplement; UnitedHealthcare Medicare AARP SecureHorizons; UnitedHealthcare MedicareComplete Choice (PPO); Humana Medicare (HMO, PPO); Cigna Medicare (MA HMO, MA PPO); Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare (PPO); Molina Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Superior Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Wellpoint (MA, SNP, MMP).

Commercial and employer plans: Aetna Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas — Blue Choice (PPO), Blue Essentials (HMO, POS), Blue Advantage HMO, MyBlue Health; Cigna Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO, OAP); UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); UMR; Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (PPO) and BSW Access PPO; HealthSmart (PPO); Medica Choice; QuikTrip (Open Access); 6 Degrees — Fort Worth Firefighters.

Medicaid and CHIP: Texas Medicaid; Superior Health Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Molina Healthcare (STAR, STAR+PLUS, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Blue Cross Blue Shield (STAR, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Amerigroup; Wellpoint (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids); Ambetter.

Provider networks: PHCS/MultiPlan (PPO); Coventry/First Health (PPO); USA Health Network (PPO).

Plan participation can change. Call 214-810-4331 to confirm your specific plan before your first visit. We also welcome self-pay patients. Concierge membership is entirely optional and is never required to be seen.