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The purpose of this study is to determine if coordination of care for the treatment of MCC is logistically feasible, and provide a description of the patient population observed at this institution. Methods: All patients with MCC diagnosis from January 2012\u2013June 2024 were identified at our tertiary care center. All patients with MCC were added to our non-melanoma skin cancer registry. Outcomes were compared between those treated with our \u201cMerkel cell carcinoma in a day\u201d (MIAD) protocol and those receiving the standard treatment protocol.  Results: No significant differences were detected in the recurrence rate, transit metastasis, distant metastasis, and disease-specific death. Nodal metastasis was higher in the MIAD group (HR 4.94, 95% CI 1.08\u201322.6, p = 0.039, six events total). Both groups had similar times to treatment and treatment within 30 days of diagnosis. Conclusions: MCC is a rare and aggressive tumor, often exhibiting subclinical tumor spread. Mohs micrographic surgery ensures 100% peripheral and deep margin assessment, with potential for tissue sparing. 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