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Dr. Basil Cherpelis is a dermatologist in the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at Moffitt Cancer. He is an associate professor in the Departments of Dermatology and Oncologic Sciences at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Cherpelis research and clinical interests include melanoma and other skin cancers. He is a specialist in Mohs surgery, an advanced procedure for skin cancer removal. Dr. Cherpelis was valedictorian of his class and graduated summa cum laude from St. Johns University in New York. He went to medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude and was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. Dr. Cherpelis then completed his residency and was chief resident at the USF College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and cosmetic surgery at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. A fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, Dr. Cherpelis is a frequent guest lecturer and is widely published.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Cherpelis' Rating
20 Ratings with 2 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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University Of South Florida Physicians Group
13330 Usf Laurel Dr Fl 6
Tampa, FL, 33612
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"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."
  • July 19, 2023
"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 "
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  • June 30, 2021

LOCATIONS

Usf Health Dermatology
13330 Usf Laurel Dr Fl 6
Tampa, FL, 33612
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology
17 Davis Blvd Ste 402
Tampa, FL, 33606
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Usf Health Morsani Center For Advanced Healthcare
13330 USF Laurel Dr
Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL, 33612

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
Graduated 1996
Residency
University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (57)

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  • Humana Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Humana HMO Select
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Humana National POS
  • Humana HMO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Avmed Choice
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Humana Tampa Bay CoreNet
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • AvMed Empower
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Neighborhood Health Partnership Commercial
  • CIGNA HMO
  • CIGNA PPO
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • UHC Compass HMO
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Humana Preferred PPO
  • Humana HMO Premier
  • PHCS PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Florida Blue BlueCare HMO
  • First Health PPO
  • Florida Blue BlueSelect
  • Florida Blue BlueOptions
  • Molina Mrktplace FL
  • AvMed Engage
  • Aexcel PPO
  • BCBS FL Blue Choice
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • AvMed Choice POS - Large Group
  • AvMed Empower - Small Employer Groups (1-50)
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueCare HMO
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueOptions
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueSelect
  • BCBS FL Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Bright Health Plan Individual & Family
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Molina Marketplace FL
  • BCBS FL myBlue
  • Ambetter Value
  • AvMed Health Individual Market Place Entrust Plans
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