Basil Cherpelis's Online Review Report Card

I went to Dr Cherpelis at USF/Tampa 2 days ago for Mohs surgery on a basal cell carcinoma on my right cheek. I was very nervous. The staff was awesome and Dr Chepelis had to take 5 samples until it came back clear. He answered all my questions and his staff was great. I barely felt the needle to numb the area.

So this review is a long time coming. Here is my story… Back track to September 2019. I had recently been bitten by a spider that did a number on my skin so I made an appointment to see Dr. Scott Edwards a dermatologist in Brooksville, FL. While being seen there I asked him to look at the tip of my nose which has been recently changing a lot. I explained to him that it was once a little pimple ”like” dot and I squeezed it and it turned red & never went away. In 2016 I saw a dermatologist for it and told him exactly that and he replied “oh you did it to yourself and the only way to remove it would to be to surgically remove it.” Well I replied that it was nothing some makeup wouldn’t cover and then left. Dr. Scott said it looked like a basal cell carcinoma and said we need to do a biopsy and if in fact it is we would need to schedule Mohs Surgery .Dr. Scott did not cut corners – he said this gone untreated could cause brain cancer. Of course that got my attention right away. So looking back to 2016 I’m now thinking that that doctor saying ”you did it to yourself” was actually referring to me laying in the sun at a young age & not me squeezing the pimple. Not once did he say it was suspicious or that I needed a biopsy. Some people should not be doctors ! At this point in my mind I am thinking this cancer is 3 years old already and I am not happy. So during the follow up Dr. Scott recommended Dr. Basil Cherpellis at USF in Tampa. Dr. Cherpellis was a very pleasant, upfront, to the point doctor. He explained everything thoroughly and said we would not know anything until he went in and that he would continue to do so until it was gone. He said I can’t tell you how small or big the hole will be – mind you this is the tip of my nose. Surgery was scheduled for 12/19/19 I also chose Dr. Michael Harrington of USF/ Tampa General Hospital as my plastic surgeon. He was also very pleasant but by the time I met him I was a mess. I did a lot of research, had a million questions & even had a few pictures of my nose to give him. Needless to say he could tell I was a mess. LOL . He did a great job calming me down and explained everything in detail about the surgery. By the time I left his office I was quite confident that I was in good hands. Dr. Cherpellis only had to go into the site twice to remove the cancer. The following day Dr. Harrington performed his magic (as I now refer to it) and I went home. I had to wait a certain amount of time before I removed the bandages and when I did you could hear me throughout the house. Even though it was exactly what he said it would look like I lost it ! I proceeded to care for it exactly as I was told and the stitches were removed on December 26th. I am happy to say that these three doctors have my utmost respect and their professionalism is one to be proud of. I am sharing these pictures with you not to gross you out but to show you how happy I am with the outcome. I totally recommend these three gentlemen and thank you all for what you have done for me. Theresa B. 9/17/19 12/29/19 Now Sorry it did not allow photos

Dr Cherpelis is a talented and gifted MOHS surgeon. He has a kind and compassionate bedside manner, and is detail oriented. I trust him completely and highly recommend him.

I had a basal cell carcinoma on my face, about 1/2 inch under my eye...I was so scared & so nervous about somebody cutting my face so close to my eye— If you are having surgery with the Dynamic Duo of Dr Cherpelis & Dr Barjic, you have hit the jackpot! You’re in GREAT HANDS! Dr Cherpelis is brilliant: he patiently answered all my questions, got my husband on the phone and answered all his questions, and through MOHS surgery removed the cancer. Then Dr Bajric, the Oculoplastic surgeon, did her magic! Answered every single question...then put me back together-even better! Honestly, the surgical sight looks better than the right side that had no cancer. They were both so calm—and then I realized I’m not surprising them; they’ve done these procedures so many times. They are both freakin’ brilliant—just do what you’re told, and you will heal beautifully. You are in the right place!

From the moment I was taken into the room for my foot surgery I was made comfortable by the nurse Nicole. She administered the numbing shots so well that I never felt even the initial injection! Dr. Cherpelis removed the toenail and underlying nail and did a biopsy on the growth. Never did I have the least amount of discomfort. Five stars for all of them is not enough!

Dr Cherpelis has done MOHS surgery 2 times on my face and he did excellent work, leaving no scars. Outcome is my #1 concern. Second time was during Covid-19 when everything regarding staff and 'social distancing' was different so the process was not as usual. I was fortunate I didn't have to wait months to have the procedure done.

I have seen him at least 20 times. He is excellent!

this doctor was very odd. he was rude to the resident performing the surgery and rude to his nurse. the surgery (which the resident did) turned out great but i did not like the doctor at all based on his treatment of those on his staff.

Dr. Cherpelis performed Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell carcinoma from the side of my face. I had no complications and his precision minimized my scar.

Dr. Cherpelis is an excellent surgeon for Moh's surgery. He is soft-spoken and reserved, which may be mistaken for poor bedside manner, but he patiently answered all my questions and was very attentive. Most importantly, he knows what he is doing and does an outstanding job.