Optima Dermatology

Tired of rosacea flare ups? Check out our latest Deep Derm Dive for expert advice on managing rosacea from board-certified dermatologists Dr. Polster and Dr. Reimer! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UkBYCb

We are thrilled to introduce Siobhan Arey, Board-Certified Physician Assistant, joining our Scarborough, ME practice later this month. Siobhan has been serving patients since 2017, and offers medical dermatology treatments for patients of all ages. Siobhan earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Le Moyne College, preceded by her Master of Public Health from Syracuse University. Siobhan dedicated two years of full-time service with the AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA), an anti-poverty program, in Syracuse, New York. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Maine Association of Physician Assistants, and the Pi Alpha national Physician Assistant honor society. Siobhan looks forward to continuing to provide expert dermatological care to patients in the greater Portland ME area. Click the following link to learn more! https://bit.ly/3S9P035

Did you know that Optima Dermatology offers Mohs surgery in Stratham, NH and Macedonia, OH? Check out our latest blog with board-certified micrographic dermatological surgeons, Dr. Brienne Cressey and Dr. Sherry Yu, to learn more about Mohs surgery - the gold standard for treatment of skin cancers. https://lnkd.in/eUJccb2d

A friendly reminder to book your annual #SkinCheck exam for 2024! Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, and is highly treatable when caught early. Call your nearest today to schedule an appointment! (855) 277-9689

Mohs surgery is considered to be the most effective technique for treating skin cancer and has been shown to result in cure rates of up to 99% in skin cancer patients. In our latest Derm Deep Dive blog post, our board-certified micrographic dermatological surgeons, Dr. Brienne Cressey and Dr. Sherry Yu, have provided answers to the most frequently asked questions about Mohs surgery ➡️ https://bit.ly/3IbrBKl

We are thrilled to introduce Michelle White, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, to our Bedford, NH practice. Michelle has been serving patients in the New England region since 2009, and she offers medical dermatology treatments for patients of all ages. Michelle earned her Masters of Science in Nursing degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from MCPHS University, preceded by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing also from MCPHS University. She is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioner, Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, and American Academy of Family Physicians. Michelle looks forward to continuing to provide personalized and comprehensive dermatology care to patients in the greater New Hampshire area. Click the following link to learn more! https://bit.ly/3NUgU1KA

We are pleased to welcome Board-Certified Physician Assistant, Ally, to our Bloomington, IN practice! Ally Schmerge, PA-C, has been serving patients since 2018, and offers medical and surgical dermatology treatments for patients of all ages. Ally earned her Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) and Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Butler University, and is a certified NCCPA Physician Assistant. She is passionate about skin cancer prevention, and through her DMS program constructed a research proposal focused on the early detection of malignant melanoma in rural U.S. counties. Click here to learn more about Ally! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NPL2vp

Last week, Dr. Gregory Delost sat down with New Day Cleveland to discuss the signs, symptoms, and when to seek treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Many people have never heard of hidradenitis suppurativa and end up living with it for years before being properly diagnosed. Click the following link to watch the full segment! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3vyBNJM

This month, we partnered with Dr. Daniel Cuozzo from our Scarborough practice to discuss skin care trends from social media. Check out our recent blog post to learn more about which trends could be incorporated into our routine to maintain healthy skin, and which ones are actually harmful for your skin. Learn more in our recent Derm Deep Dive! ➡️ https://bit.ly/48nJbWT

We are pleased to welcome Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, Trevor, to our Salem and Stratham practices! Trevor Lippincott, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, has been serving patients in New England since 2014, and offers medical dermatology treatments for patients of all ages. Trevor joined Optima Dermatology in 2022 as a Practice Manager and continued on to train under board-certified dermatologists Dr. Ryan Karmouta, Dr. Molly Cowdrey, and Dr. Jennifer Stead, as well as countless other board-certified dermatologists over his years in dermatology. Click here to learn more about Trevor! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RQT3lZ