Meet our outstanding team of
Mohs Surgeons
Christopher B. Kruse, M.D., FAAD, FACMS
Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon
Board-Certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatalogic Surgery
Dr. Christopher Kruse is a board-certified Dermatologist and a board-certified Mohs Surgeon who graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, a medical honor society. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and his Dermatology residency at State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn, spending his last year as chief resident.
Dr. Kruse practiced general Dermatology in both New York and New Jersey for three years before pursuing formal training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dr. Kruse completed the prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in Mohs Micrographic & Reconstructive Surgery approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery, which requires its members to participate in at least a full year of training with hands-on experience after already completing a full four-year residency.
Dr. Kruse also taught Dermatologic Surgery at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System in Brooklyn for many years. He is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Kruse has been practicing dermatology for over 25 years. As a Mohs surgeon, he prides himself on his precision and his extreme attention to detail. This, along with his patient-centric approach, has made Dr. Kruse one of the most sought-after Mohs surgeons in New Jersey. Mohs surgery is a highly specialized technique for removing skin cancers that provides a superior cure rate for the most common skin cancers. Dr. Kruse has performed more than 25,000 Mohs surgeries and subsequent reconstruction surgeries on the face and other areas of the body and has an outstanding patient satisfaction record.
Adriana Marton, M.D., FAAD, FACMS
Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon
Board-Certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatalogic Surgery
Adriana Marton, MD is double board-certified in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery, specializing in the treatment and prevention of skin cancer.
Dr. Marton received her undergraduate degree from Colgate University where she graduated cum laude. She subsequently attended medical school at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was selected for induction into both the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Additionally, she received the Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Award for graduating in the top 10% of her class.
After medical school, she completed her internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, followed by dermatology residency at New York University. She then pursued advanced training with a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Marton is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and an Associate of the American College of Mohs Surgeons. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters and has presented her research at national conferences. In addition to Mohs surgery, Dr. Marton is skilled in performing various cosmetic procedures including Botox, filler, and laser treatments.
After living in New York City for the past 14 years, Dr. Marton is happy to return back to her home state of New Jersey. Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Marton enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her family.
Kevin Savage, M.D., FAAD, FACMS
Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon
Board-Certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatalogic Surgery
Dr. Kevin Savage is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. Dr. Savage graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. He completed his internship at Harvard University and dermatology residency and Mohs fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he served as chief resident in his final year of residency.
Dr. Savage grew up in Middletown, Delaware and attended the University of Delaware before receiving his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Savage completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he served as chief resident for his class of 18 residents. During his residency, Dr. Savage worked with leaders in the field of immunobullous disease, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and gained experience caring for patients with dermatologic sequelae from experimental cancer therapies. Dr. Savage also cultivated an interest in cosmetic dermatology working with world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Suzan Obagi, whom he models his cosmetics practice after.
Following residency, Dr. Savage was selected as the Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology fellow for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In this role, Dr. Savage trained extensively under Dr. Melissa Pugliano-Mauro, caring for high-risk cutaneous oncology patients including solid organ transplant recipients and immunosuppressed patients. Dr. Savage is highly trained in complex facial reconstruction following Mohs micrographic surgery and looks forward to taking care of your unique cases.
Dr. Savage also has an interest in research with over 50 publications and 300 citations in the field of dermatology. Dr. Savage was the lead author for the American Academy of Dermatology’s guidelines for dermatologic surgery in elderly patients and pain management for hidradenitis suppurativa patients and excited to bring this expertise to his patients.
Dr. Savage lives in the area with his wife (from Middletown, NJ) and son. When not in clinic, Dr. Savage can be found on the water, at the beach, or watching his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains. Mohs surgery is also known as Mohs micrographic surgery. Our highly-sought-after head surgeon, Dr. Christopher Kruse, has performed over 20,000 Mohs surgeries and reconstructive repairs.
Originally developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs at the University of Wisconsin, Mohs micrographic surgery has been refined into the most advanced, precise, and effective treatment for an increasing variety of skin cancer types. With the Mohs technique, physicians can precisely identify and remove an entire tumor while leaving the surrounding healthy tissue intact and unharmed. Mohs surgery offers the highest potential for cure – even if the skin cancer has been previously treated by another method.
Why choose a Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon?
You want your skin cancer treatment to be performed with the highest standards of quality and competency. The American College of Mohs Surgery is the only organization that requires its members, after their years of residency training, to successfully complete an extensive fellowship of at least one full year of hands-on training in the Mohs procedure under the supervision of a highly qualified instructor.
Upon completion of a dermatology residency, a physician can apply to participate in a Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs) fellowship training program. Qualified applicants undergo an extremely competitive review and selection process to obtain a 1- to 2-year fellowship position with a program accredited by the ACMS (international programs).
Learn More About Mohs Surgery and What’s Involved…
Caitlyn Sweeney, Surgical Coordinator
Caitlyn has been with the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in various roles since 2019. Caitlyn started on the floor as a medical assistant and is now the surgical coordinator. Caitlyn is responsible for managing the schedules of our Mohs surgeons and is the point person for any questions relating to the surgery schedule or what to expect when coming in for Mohs surgery. Caitlyn is available to help address any of your Mohs surgery questions or concerns. You can call Caitlyn directly at 732-747-5500 ext.1006 or by email at referrals@skincenternj.com.
