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2026<\/div><\/h3>
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Roman Drozdowski, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nTufts University \u2013 B.S., Biochemistry
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Mary\u2019s Hospital, Waterbury \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Roman<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Shivani Sinha, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nTufts University \u2013 B.S., Computer Science
\nTufts University \u2013 M.S., Biomedical Science
\nQuinnipiac University School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Shivani<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Lauren Skudalski, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nColumbia University \u2013 B.A., Neuroscience and Behavior
\nGeisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nYale University, New Haven Hospital \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Lauren<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Albert Zhou, M.D., Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Maryland \u2013 B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
\nUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine \u2013 M.D., Ph.D.
\nUniversity of Maryland, Mercy Medical Center \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Albert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2025<\/div><\/h3>
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Sherif Eldirany, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Connecticut \u2013 B.S., Chemistry
\nYale University School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Mary\u2019s Hospital, Waterbury \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2025
\nCurrently practicing at Hartford Healthcare, - Glastonbury, CT<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Sherif<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Christian Gronbeck, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nWilliams College \u2013 B.A., Chemistry and Economics
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nYale-Waterbury, Yale University School of Medicine\u00a0\u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2025
\nMicrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at Zitelli & Brodland, Pittsburgh, PA
\nCurrently practicing at Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Christian<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Aziz Khan, M.B.B.S.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nIslamia College Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan
\nAga Khan University Medical College, Pakistan \u2013 B.S. and M.B.B.S.
\nHamad Medical Corporation, Qatar \u2013 Internal Medicine \u2013 PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine \u2013 PGY2 and 3
\nAmerican Board of Internal Medicine \u2013 Certified 2020
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2025
\nCurrently practicing at Derm Partners - Doylestown, PA<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Aziz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Sonal Muzumdar, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Connecticut \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nScripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2025
\nCurrently practicing at Hartford Healthcare \u2013 Farmington, CT<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\"Sonal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2024<\/div><\/h3>
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Regina Brown, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nWellesley College \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nYale University \u2013 M.P.H., Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases
\nUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School \u2013 M.D.
\nKaweah Delta Health Care District \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2024
\nCurrently practicing at Dermatology Specialists Inc. - Oceanside, CA<\/td>\n

\"Regina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Neelesh Patrick Jain, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Miami \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nTulane University School of Medicine \u2013 M.S., Pharmacology
\nTulane University School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nTulane University School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2024
\nCurrently practicing at Aspire Dermatology - Providence, RI<\/td>\n

\"Neelesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Elnara Muradova, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Pittsburgh \u2013 B.S., Natural Sciences
\nBarry University \u2013 M.B.S., Biomedical Sciences
\nUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1 Connecticut in Oxford, CT
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2024
\nCurrently practicing at Sona Dermatology - Germantown, MD<\/td>\n

\"Elnara<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2023<\/div><\/h3>
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Lorin Bibb, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nTennessee Wesleyan College \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nEast Tennessee State University \u2013 M.D.
\nUniversity of Tennessee \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nPediatric Dermatology Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic - \u00a0Rochester, MN
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2023
\nPracticing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, Nashville, TN<\/td>\n

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Steven Madsen, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background
\nBrigham Young University \u2013 B.A., Italian
\nUniversity of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio \u2013 M.D.
\nSpokane Teaching Health Center, Spokane, WA \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Clinical Trials in Dermatology Fellow, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2023
\nCurrently practicing at Central Connecticut Dermatology in Cromwell, CT<\/td>\n

\"Steven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Kristen Torre. M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nBoston College \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nYale University \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2023
\nCurrently practicing at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut in Oxford, CT<\/td>\n

\"Kristin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2022<\/div><\/h3>
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Jonas Adalsteinsson, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Iceland \u2013 B.S., Medicine
\nUniversity of Iceland \u2013 M.D.
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2022
\nCurrently practicing at the University of Iceland Dermatology Department, Reykjav\u00edk, ICELAND<\/td>\n

\"Jonas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Jette Hooper, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Washington \u2013 B.S., Biochemistry
\nQuinnipiac University School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Vincent Hospital \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2022
\nCurrently practicing at Sona Dermatology in Lakewood, CO<\/td>\n

\"Jette<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Kimberly Shao, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Delaware \u2013 B.S., Exercise Science
\nUniversity of Pennsylvania \u2013 M.D.
\nColorado Health Foundation \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nMohs Fellowship at Dayton Skin in Dayton, OH
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2022
\nCurrently practicing at Sona Dermatology in Lakewood, CO<\/td>\n

\"Kimberly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2021<\/div><\/h3>
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Gloria Lin, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nDartmouth College \u2013 B.A., Neuroscience
\nGeorgetown University \u2013 M.S., Physiology and Biophysics
\nHofstra Northwell School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nNew York University School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2021
\nCurrently practicing at Schweiger Dermatology Group, New York City, NY<\/td>\n

\"Gloria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Neda Shahriari, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nHarvard University \u2013 B.A., Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Mary Hospital \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nDermatology Rheumatology Fellowship at Harvard University
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2021
\nCurrently practicing at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital, Boston, MA<\/td>\n

\"Neda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Reid Waldman, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Missouri \u2013 B.A., Liberal Arts
\nUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nCedars-Sinai Medical Center, California \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2021
\nCurrently practicing at Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury, Glastonbury, CT<\/td>\n

\"Reid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2020<\/div><\/h3>
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Malcolm Creighton-Smith, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Pennsylvania \u2013 B.A., Science, Technology, and Society
\nTufts University School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nLemuel Shattuck Hospital \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2020
\nCurrently practicing at Maine Health, Portland, ME<\/td>\n

\"Malcolm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Michael Storonsky, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Rochester \u2013 B.A., Economics, Biology, Relationship Psychology
\nSUNY Upstate Medical University \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Joseph Hospital \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2020<\/td>\n

\"Michael<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Gillian Weston, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Connecticut \u2013 B.S., Biological Sciences
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Joseph Hospital \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nNew York University \u2013 Dermatopathology Fellowship
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2020
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Dermatopathology \u2013 Certified 2021
\nCurrently practicing at UConn Health, Department of Dermatology, Farmington, CT<\/td>\n

\"Gillian<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div><\/h3>
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Preeti Jhorar, M.D.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nB.J. Medical College, India \u2013 M.B.B.S.
\nB.J. Medical College, India \u2013 M.D.
\nFlorida Hospital \u2013 Internal Medicine \u2013 PGY1, 2 and 3
\nAmerican Board of Internal Medicine \u2013 Certified 2016
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2019
\nCurrently practicing at Kaiser Permanente, Downey, CA<\/td>\n

\"Preeti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Andrew Kelsey, M.D.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nLehigh University \u2013 B.A., Economics, Environmental Science
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUniversity of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nMicrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2019
\nCurrently practicing at Brookside Dermatology Associates in Trumbull, CT as well as Integrated Dermatology of Clinton in Madison, CT<\/td>\n

\"Andrew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Sonal Parikh, M.D.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nVirginia Commonwealth University \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nVirginia Commonwealth University Health System \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2019
\nMicrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at the DermSurgery Associates and Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX
\nCurrently practicing at DermSurgery Associates, PA, Houston, TX<\/td>\n

\"Sonal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2018<\/div><\/h3>
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Sam Awan, M.D.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nIllinois Wesleyan University \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria \u2013 M.D.
\nUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2018
\nCurrently practicing at U.S. Dermatology Partners in McKinney, TX<\/td>\n

\"Sam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Anthony Chiaravalloti, M.D.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nSt. John Fisher College \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nSUNY Upstate Medical University \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Joseph Hospital \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2018
\nUConn Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship
\nCurrently practicing at Reflections Dermatology & Psoriasis Center and Mohs & Reconstructive Surgery Center in East Syracuse, NY<\/td>\n

\"Anthony<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Caroline LaRosa, M.D.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Connecticut \u2013 B.S., Nutritional Sciences and Molecular and Cell Biology
\nPennsylvania State University College of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2018
\nCurrently practicing at Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut, Danbury, CT<\/td>\n

\"Caroline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2017<\/div><\/h3>
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Sphoorthi Jinna, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nCornell University \u2013 B.S., Biological and Environmental Engineering
\nColumbia University \u2013 M.S., Human Nutrition
\nUniversity of Cincinnati College of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nNorth Shore \u2013 LIJ Health System, NY \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nMicrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, PGY5
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2017
\nCurrently practicing at Empire Dermatology in East Syracuse, NY<\/td>\n

\"Sphoorthi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Andrew Kim, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nBrown University \u2013 B.A., Public and Private Sector Organizations
\nUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School \u2013 M.D.
\nLenox Hill Hospital, NY \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2017
\nCurrently practicing at Dartmouth Hitchcock, Concord, NH<\/td>\n

\"Andrew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Ammon Larsen, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUtah State University \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nPennsylvania State University College of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Luke\u2019s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA \u2013 Transitional Year \u2013 PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2017
\nCurrently practicing at Monarch Dermatology, Loveland, CO<\/td>\n

\"Ammon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2016<\/div><\/h3>
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Nikita Lakdawala, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Connecticut \u2013 B.S., Molecular and Cell Biology
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nBoston University Medical Center \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nPediatric Dermatology Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2016
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Pediatric Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2018
\nCurrently practicing at NYU Dermatology, New York City, NY<\/td>\n

\"Nikita<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Syril Keena Que, M.D., M.P.H.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Pennsylvania \u2013 B.A. Biology\/Neuroscience
\nNew York University School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nNew York University School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nMohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at the Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital\/Harvard Medical School
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2016
\nCurrently practicing at Indiana University Dermatology, Indianapolis, IN<\/td>\n

\"Syril<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Breton Yates, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Utah \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nUniversity of Utah School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nIntermountain Medical Center \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4; Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, PGY5
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2016
\nCurrently practicing at Woseth Dermatology, Salt Lake City, UT<\/td>\n

\"Breton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2015<\/div><\/h3>
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John B. Kelly III, M.D., Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Rhode Island \u2013 B.S., Microbiology
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D., Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences\/Immunology
\nSt. Vincent\u2019s Medical Center \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2015
\nCurrently practicing at Dermatology Professionals Inc., East Greenwich, RI<\/td>\n

\"John<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Mona Shahriari, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Connecticut \u2013 B.S., Biological Sciences
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nBaystate Medical Center \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY 2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2015
\nCurrently practicing at Central Connecticut Dermatology in Cromwell, CT<\/td>\n

\"Mona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2014<\/div><\/h3>
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Logan D\u2019Souza, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Oklahoma \u2013 B.S., Microbiology
\nUniversity of Oklahoma College of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4; Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, PGY5
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2014
\nCurrently practicing at Forest Dermatology, Asheville, NC<\/td>\n

\"Logan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Michael Horwich, M.D., Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nDartmouth College \u2013 B.A., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
\nUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School \u2013 M.D., Ph.D.
\nSt. Vincent\u2019s Hospital, Worcester, MA \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2014
\nCurrently practicing at APDerm, Amherst, MA<\/td>\n

\"Michael<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2013<\/div><\/h3>
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William Holmes, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Arizona \u2013 B.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Anthropology
\nMedical College of Wisconsin \u2013 M.D.
\nWheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Wisconsin \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4; Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, PGY5
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2013
\nCurrently practicing at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL<\/td>\n

\"William<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Julia (Anderson) Benedetti, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nBard College \u2013 B.A., Anthropology
\nHarvard Extension School \u2013 Postbaccalaureate Premedical
\nUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School \u2013 M.D.
\nSt. Vincent\u2019s Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2013
\nCurrently practicing at Integrated Lahey Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Burlington, MA<\/td>\n

\"Julia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2012<\/div><\/h3>
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Justin Finch, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Minnesota \u2013 B.A., Psychology
\nUniversity of Minnesota School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nHennepin County Medical Center, Minnesota \u2013 PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2012
\nCurrently practicing at Central Connecticut Dermatology in Cromwell, CT<\/td>\n

\"Justin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Michael Payette, M.D., M.B.A.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nDartmouth College \u2013 B.A., Biochemistry
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUConn School of Business \u2013 M.B.A.
\nBaystate Medical Center \u2013 Internal Medicine Residency, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2012
\nCurrently practicing at Central Connecticut Dermatology in Cromwell, CT<\/td>\n

\"Michael<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2011<\/div><\/h3>
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Janelle Mallett, M.D., M.B.A.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nHarvard University \u2013 B.A., Biology
\nUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUConn School of Business \u2013 M.B.A.
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2011
\nCurrently practicing at UConn Health, Department of Dermatology, Farmington, CT<\/td>\n

\"Janelle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Meagen McCusker, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Connecticut \u2013 B.S., Neuroscience
\nGeorgetown University \u2013 M.S., Physiology
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Internal Medicine, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2011
\nCurrently practicing at Connecticut River Valley Dermatology, Enfield, CT<\/td>\n

\"Meagen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

2010<\/div><\/h3>
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Melinda Jen, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nYale University \u2013 B.S., Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
\nAlbert Einstein College of Medicine \u2013 M.D.
\nChildren\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia \u2013 Pediatric Residency, PGY1 and 2
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2010
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Pediatric Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2012
\nCurrently practicing at Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA<\/td>\n

\"Melinda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Douglas Michael Leone, M.D.<\/h3>\n

Educational Background:
\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign \u2013 B.S., Biology
\nUniversity of Illinois at Chicago \u2013 M.D.
\nHealth One Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital, Denver, Colorado \u2013 Transitional Year, PGY1
\nUConn School of Medicine \u2013 Dermatology Residency, PGY2, 3 and 4
\nAmerican Board of Dermatology \u2013 Certified 2010
\nCurrently practicing at Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Skin Cancer Center in Springfield, MO<\/td>\n

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