Skin Cancer Screening in Bangor, Maine
Regular skin cancer screenings are one of the most effective ways to catch skin cancer early, when it's most treatable. At Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center, our team — led by double board-certified Mohs surgeon and dermatologist Dr. Faith Whalen — offers full-body skin exams for patients without a current diagnosis, as well as evaluation of specific spots or lesions of concern.
What's Included in a Screening
A skin cancer screening is a visual, head-to-toe examination of your skin to check for signs of skin cancer or precancerous changes — including areas that are easy to miss on your own, like your scalp, back, and between your toes.
Why Get screened
A specialist, not a generalist — screenings are performed by a board-certified Mohs surgeon and dermatologist, not a general practitioner
Continuity of care — if something suspicious is found, treatment (including Mohs surgery) happens with the same team, without a referral to a separate specialist
Built for early detection — annual screenings, starting as early as age 18, are the primary way skin cancer is caught while it's most treatable
Skin Cancer Screenings
What a Screening Involves
Your screening is performed by Dr. Whalen or a member of our clinical team — a head-to-toe visual exam checking for signs of skin cancer or precancerous changes, including areas that are easy to miss on your own. Most screenings take about 10 minutes.
No Referral Needed to Get Screened
Most patients can schedule a screening directly, without a referral. If your insurance plan requires one, your primary care provider can send it to our office ahead of your visit.
After Your Screening
If we find something that needs a closer look, you're already in the right place — our team handles diagnosis and treatment, including Mohs surgery and non-surgical options, without sending you elsewhere.
Screening Patients from Across Northern Maine
We see screening patients from Bangor, Orono, Brewer, Old Town, and throughout the region — including many who've been getting care elsewhere and didn't realize a specialized screening was available closer to home.
SKin Cancer Screening FAQs
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We recommend an annual skin screening for most adults. If you have a personal history of skin cancer, more frequent screenings may be recommended.
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We recommend young adults begin screenings as early as age 18 — either annually or every other year, depending on individual risk factors. Starting early allows for sun protection guidance and skin cancer education along with the exam itself.
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All adults — especially those with a personal or family history of skin cancer, or a changing lesion of concern.
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Most screenings are quick and simple, often as brief as 10 minutes. Additional time may be needed if further evaluation or a procedure is performed during your visit.
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Coverage varies by plan. Contact our office at 207.802.0853 or your insurance provider to confirm your specific benefits.
Schedule a
Skin Cancer Consultation
Whether you've noticed a suspicious spot, been referred by your doctor, or just want a full-body skin cancer screening — we're here to help.
Call us today at 207.802.0853 or email us at schedule@northernmainescc.com
Serving patients in Bangor, Orono, Brewer, Old Town, and throughout northern Maine.