I am a board certified dermatologist at St. Luke's University Health Network. My practice is dedicated to the medical and procedural dermatological treatment of children and adults. I treat patients with conditions such as acne, eczema, bullous pemphigoid (and other blistering conditions), skin cancer, hair loss, psoriasis, cysts, infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions (such as dermatomyositis and lupus), and warts. I trained at the University of Miami and have specific expertise in treating skin of color. In addition, I have a special interest in pediatric procedural dermatology and am an attending within St. Luke’s Dermatology’s Birthmark Clinic. I also enjoy medical mission work and participate annually as a physician in Camp Discovery (https://www.aad.org/camp-discovery), a patient-focused retreat sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology.
I work collaboratively with primary care doctors and specialists in other fields to provide comprehensive care for my patients. In addition to treating patients in the clinic and seeing them as consults in the hospital and emergency room, I enjoy teaching and training the next generation of dermatologists and healthcare providers. I have written book chapters about treating mycosis fungoides and neurofibromas in the pediatric population, and I look forward to teaching the residents as a founding core faculty member in the St. Luke’s Dermatology Residency program.
My philosophy is to treat each patient like a family member. Each patient gets a personalized treatment plan, which couples the most up-to-date scientific evidence with the patient's preferences and goals. I try my best to make my patients comfortable and listen to their concerns during their time of vulnerability.
Personally, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and dog and cats. My hobbies include hiking, knitting and crocheting, and doing puzzles, including escape rooms! I am excited to return to the PA/NJ area, and I look forward to providing expert skin care to the Lehigh Valley community and beyond!
“Thorough examination of skin disease, and completed biopsies of two areas. Explained what may be needed after the results. Very thorough in the exam, and follow through.”
2/25/2025