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DermaSensor
PT Family Medicine is thrilled to announce the integration of DermaSensor technology into our medical practice. As an office committed to providing innovative and cutting-edge medical care, we believe this advanced tool will significantly enhance our dermatology services.
Our office will now be offering DermaSensor evaluations as part of our dermatology services. Our team of experienced physicians has undergone extensive training to ensure the correct use of this technology and provide you with the best possible care.
In our press release(opens in a new tab), Dr. Wong has expressed his excitement:
"As a primary care physician, I am committed to providing the best possible care to my patients, but I have seen firsthand the obstacles they face in accessing dermatological services. By integrating DermaSensor's innovative technology into our practice, we can now offer enhanced skin cancer assessment capabilities right in our community, ensuring timely referrals for our patients."
If you’re concerned about a suspicious mole or skin lesion, our DermaSensor evaluations can provide you with a quick and painless assessment. Visit us today and experience the next level of preventive care.
Non-Invasive Skin Lesion Evaluations With DermaSensor
How Does DermaSensor Work?
DermaSensor is an innovative medical device that uses artificial intelligence and spectroscopy to evaluate skin lesions. This handheld device is designed to assist clinicians in detecting skin cancer and various skin conditions more accurately and efficiently.
DermaSensor is an award-winning innovation that has been lauded nationwide for its non-invasive approach to skin evaluations:
- SXSW(opens in a new tab) crowns DermaSensor as the 2024 Innovation Winner for Health and Biotech
- Forbes(opens in a new tab), Reuters(opens in a new tab), STAT(opens in a new tab), and dozens of other general, medical and medtech print media, as well as many top TV outlets (CBS(opens in a new tab), NBC, Fox), cover the announcement of DermaSensor's FDA clearance, which created an entirely new medical device product category
- BioSpace highlights the Primary Care and Community Health paper(opens in a new tab) on a clinical utility study for EU regulators with 57 PCPs demonstrating that DermaSensor decreases PCPs' missed skin cancers by 68% and increases their overall accuracy
- Practical Dermatology covers American Academy of Dermatology's publication(opens in a new tab) of a prospective, multicenter DermaSensor validation study that provides early effectiveness evidence for regulators; the study found that device sensitivity and overall accuracy was similar to the in-person expert dermatologists' performance
- DermaSensor announces(opens in a new tab) new leadership team members and commercial advisors in preparation for US launch
- Mass Device covers(opens in a new tab) the presentation of DermaSensor's FDA pivotal study at AAD showing the device performs similarly on on skin of color
- Received MedTech Breakthrough Award for 2023(opens in a new tab) - "Best New Technology Solution - Dermatology"; the prior year winner was Castle Biosciences, a large public company
- DermaSensor presents(opens in a new tab) results from clinical utility study with 108 physicians, showing device uses decreases missed skin cancers by half and increases their overall accuracy
- Honored as Edison Award Winner(opens in a new tab), silver place behind Shockwave Medical (a $10B public company)
- DermaSensor unveils study results(opens in a new tab) demonstrating ability to detect skin cancer with FDA Breakthrough Device
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DermaSensor work?
DermaSensor uses a light-based technology known as Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy to assess the potential risk of a skin lesion. The device provides immediate feedback, allowing our physicians to make informed decisions about the next steps in patient care rapidly.
Why is early detection of skin cancer so important?
Early detection of skin cancer and other skin conditions is crucial for successful treatment. DermaSensor enables us to provide higher-quality care by facilitating early detection and reducing the need for unnecessary biopsies. It's a significant step towards our commitment to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
Is DermaSensor painful?
No, DermaSensor is not painful. It uses non-invasive technology, and there is no need for needles or incisions. Our patients have reported feeling little to no discomfort during the procedure.
How can I get started with the best dermatology care near me?
At PT Family Medicine, it’s important to us that our top-quality care is as accessible as possible. We’ve made it easy to request an appointment – just using our online scheduling tool to select a time that works for you, and we’ll reach out as soon as possible.