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Caitlin Silvestri

A surgical nurse in Wheeling, West Virginia, Caitlin Silvestri, RN, DNC, assists dermatologists with skin biopsies, cryotherapy, and minor excisions. She earned her nursing degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and manages post-procedure wound care consultations for clinic patients. Silvestri lives in a walkable neighborhood near downtown.

How Often Are Skin Biopsies Cancerous?
What Can a Skin Biopsy Detect and Diagnose?
Does a Shave Biopsy Remove the Whole Mole?
How a Punch Biopsy Is Done and What to Expect
What a Punch Biopsy Is Used For and the Procedure
How a Punch Biopsy Is Performed & What to Expect
What Is a Tangential Biopsy & What Should You Expect?