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Our Dermatologists

Photo of Jane Grant-Kels, M.D. Jane Grant-Kels, M.D.
  • Department Chair and Professor, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology, Director of Dermatopathology, Melanoma Signature Program Chair, Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Director of Dermatology Residency Program
  • Atypical Nevi, Malignant Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Skin Cancer, Pigmented Lesions, Photoaging and Rejuvenation
Photo of James Whalen, M.D. James Whalen, M.D.
  • Vice Chair, Department of Dermatology, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Director of Dermatologic and Mohs and Laser Surgery
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Mohs Surgery, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology
Photo of Doug Albreski, D.P.M. Doug Albreski, D.P.M.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology
  • Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Diabetic Skin Disease, Fungal Infections and Eczematous Dermatitis of the Foot
Photo of Tanya Ave’Lallemant, M.D. Tanya Ave’Lallemant, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology
  • General Medical, Surgical, Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: General Medical, Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology
Photo of Adrienne Berke, M.D. Adrienne Berke, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology, Assistant Director of Dermatopathology Laboratory
  • Dermatopathology
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Dermatopathology, Pigmented Skin Lesions, Immunopathology
Photo of Nicole Bossenbroek, M.D. Nicole Bossenbroek, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology
  • General Dermatology and Dermatopathology
Photo of Mary W. Chang, M.D. Mary W. Chang, M.D.
  • Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Laser Surgery (Vascular Lesions)
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Pediatric Dermatology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatologic Disorders of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Birthmarks, Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations, Atopic Dermatitis, and Clinical Trials in Pediatric Dermatology
  Judy Colligan, R.N.
  • General Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology
Photo of Siobhan C. Collins, M.D. Siobhan C. Collins, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Nail Surgery and Disorders of the Nail Unit
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Skin Cancer Surgery and Management, Nail Surgery and Nail Disease
Photo of Soheil Sam Dadras, M.D., Ph.D. Soheil Sam Dadras, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Genetics/Developmental Biology
  • Dermatopathology, Molecular Diagnostics
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Melanoma Genetics, Pigmented Lesions and Vascular Birthmarks
Photo of Christina Garcia, A.P.R.N. Christina Garcia, A.P.R.N.
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Pediatric Dermatology Including Atopic Dermatitis, Acne, Vascular Anomalies; General Dermatology; Laser Hair Removal and Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions
Photo of Philip Kerr, M.D. Philip Kerr, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology
  • Director of Melanoma Clinic
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: General Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Atypical Nevi, Melanoma
Photo of Arni K. Kristjansson, M.D. Arni K. Kristjansson, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: General Dermatology and Dermatopathology
Photo of Hanspaul S. Makkar, M.D. Hanspaul S. Makkar, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Pediatrics and Surgery
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
  • Pediatric Dermatology Surgery
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Pigmented Lesions in Children, Vascular Birthmarks, Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery, Vascular Anomalies and Cosmetic Dermatology
Photo of Michael Murphy, M.D. Michael Murphy, M.D.
  • Associate Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology, Director of Immunopathology
  • Dermatopathology, Immunopathology, Molecular Diagnostics
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Dermatopathology, Immunopathology, Molecular Diagnostics
Photo of Amy Payne, M.D. Amy Payne, M.D.
  • Associate Professor of Dermatology
  • General Medical Dermatology
Photo of Marti Rothe, M.D. Marti Rothe, M.D.
  • Associate Professor of Dermatology, Director of Phototherapy
  • Psoriasis, Occupational Dermatoses, Atopic Dermatitis
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Psoriasis, Contact Dermatitis, Acne, Vitiligo
Photo of Karren Slade, A.P.R.N. Karren Slade, A.P.R.N.
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Clinical Trials, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis (General Dermatology) Cosmetic Dermatology: Laser Hair Removal, Botox, Blu-Light Therapy, Dermatology Clinical Trials
Photo of Brett Sloan, M.D. Brett Sloan, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology
  • General Medical and Surgical Dermatology
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Nail Diseases, Geriatric Dermatology, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Infectious Diseases of the Skin, Acne and Rosacea
Photo of Michael Tortorello, P.A.-C. Michael Tortorello, P.A.-C.
  • Certified Physician Assistant
  • Specializing in: Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Attended the Physician Assistant Program at the Cornell Medical Center and Specialized in Surgery
  • Board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Background and Extensive Training with the Use of Lasers, Peels and Cosmetic Fillers
Photo of Diane Whitaker-Worth, M.D. Diane Whitaker-Worth, M.D.
  • Associate Professor of Dermatology, Director of Dermatologic Medical Education, Assistant Residency Director
  • Pediatric Dermatology, Sclerotherapy, General Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery
  • Areas of Interest and Expertise: Dermatologic Education, Pediatric Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Atopic Dermatitis, Cosmetic Dermatology: Laser Hair Removal, Lasers for Blood Vessels, Brown Spots and Photoaging, Sclerotherapy

Faculty

Left to right: Holly Sikes, Abdul Yusoff, Allen Meckowski, Rebecca Oakes, Julie Toce, Jody D’Antonio, Wanda Aponte, Marisol Rivera & Janelle Starosciak

First Row: Mary Wu Chang, M.D., Marti Rothe, M.D., James Whalen, M.D. (Vice Chairman), Jane Grant-Kels, M.D. (Chairman), Tanya Ave’Lallemant, M.D., Diane Whitaker-Worth, M.D., Nicole Bossenbroek, M.D. Second Row: Siobhan Collins, M.D., S. Brett Sloan, M.D., Philip Kerr, M.D., Karren Slade, A.P.R.N., Douglas Albreski, D.P.M., Amy Payne, M.D. Third Row: Michael Murphy, M.D., Hanspaul Makkar, M.D., Arni Kristjansson, M.D. Not Pictured:  Adrienne Berke, M.D., and Soheil Sam Dadras, M.D.

Staff

Left to right: Holly Sikes, Abdul Yusoff, Allen Meckowski, Rebecca Oakes, Julie Toce, Jody D’Antonio, Wanda Aponte, Marisol Rivera & Janelle Starosciak

Left to Right: Holly Sikes, Abdul Yusoff, Allen Meckowski, Rebecca Oakes, Julie Toce, Jody D’Antonio, Wanda Aponte, Marisol Rivera and Janelle Starosciak

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