A · Asymmetry: One half differs from the other.
Belle Meade, Nashville
Mole checks in Nashville
Evaluation of moles, spots, or growths that are new, changing, irritated, or different from the rest.
Evening appointments and select Saturdays with Evan Hatfill.
Focused spot evaluation
Medical dermatology
Biopsy when indicated
Belle Meade, Nashville
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Evan Hatfill, PA-C Medical Dermatology
Evening appointments · Select Saturdays
Visit type: Skin Check / Mole Check
4515 Harding Pike, Suite 310 · Belle Meade, Nashville
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When to have a mole checked
Have a spot checked if it changes in size, shape, border, color, or height, or looks different from your other spots. Bleeding, crusting, tenderness, itching, growth, failure to heal, or repeated irritation from clothing or shaving also warrant evaluation.
A concerning spot can be painless, and irritation alone does not mean cancer. A mole check focuses on the areas you identify. Request a broader skin examination when scheduling if you need one; it is not automatically included.
ABCDE warning signs
These signs can help you identify a spot to have checked. Your provider also considers symptoms, changes over time, your history, and how the spot compares with the rest of your skin.
The signs do not diagnose melanoma or describe every skin cancer. A spot need not have every sign. If skin cancer is suspected, a biopsy examined under a microscope may be needed to make the diagnosis.
B · Border: An irregular or poorly defined edge.
C · Color: Color that varies within the spot.
D · Diameter: Often larger than 6 mm, but melanoma may be smaller.
E · Evolving: A change in size, shape, color, or symptoms.
Different from the rest: A spot unlike your usual pattern, sometimes called the “ugly duckling” sign.
What happens during a mole check
Your provider examines the areas you identify and reviews any changes or symptoms. Most common moles do not need treatment. Photographs or notes may help monitor a spot; a biopsy may be recommended if its appearance or history is concerning.
Before the visit, note when the spot appeared, what has changed, and any symptoms. Bring photographs that show its history. Ask what changes should prompt you to contact the office again.
If a sample is taken, ask when and how you will receive the laboratory results. Contact the office if you have not heard within the timeframe provided.
Biopsy, mole removal, and costs
Will the mole be removed during the same visit?
Not necessarily. Timing depends on the reason for the procedure, appointment type, size and location of the spot, and scheduling. A biopsy or removal that day is not guaranteed. A biopsy can remove part or all of a spot; further treatment may be needed if cancer is found. Any skin removal can leave a scar. Discuss this with your provider beforehand.
Can I discuss removal for irritation or appearance?
Yes. After examining the mole, your provider can discuss whether removal is appropriate, possible scarring, timing, and cost. Removal requested only for appearance is self pay.
Is a mole check covered by insurance?
Eligible medical visits and medically necessary procedures may be billed to insurance. Coverage depends on your plan, network, reason for the visit, referrals, and services. Copays, deductibles, or coinsurance may apply. Biopsy, laboratory examination of the sample, and other procedures may be billed separately. Verify your benefits with your insurer.
Schedule a mole check
Choose a Skin Check / Mole Check appointment and describe the spots you want examined.