R.E. Geffner MD* +
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Patricia Tager MD*
Patricia Tager MD* Patricia attended the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. She graduated in the top 10% of her clinical education in 1994. She did her internship in Internal Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and was rated one of the best interns. She earned her degree in dermatology from New York Medical College in 1998. She has been practicing dermatology at Accredited Dermatology since that time and is a member of the American Board of Dermatology.
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Melissa K. Dixon MD
Melissa attended Harvard Medical School from August 1994 to June 2000 where she received a Doctor of Medicine. She did her Undergrad at UCLA where she received a BA in Anthropology in 1994. Melissa Trained at Boston Medical Center from June 2000 to June 2001 and Advanced Dermatology from August 2001 to September 2002. Melissa has been published, along with four others, in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Volume 48: 607-12 with the article “Physician Perceptions of HMO Care for Older Persons”. She belongs to the American Association of Physicians Specialists, American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, New Jersey Medical Society, and the Ocean County Medical Society.
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Prabhas Trivedi MD
Dr. Trivedi attended Medical School of Baroda, India. He did his Undergrad at M.S. University in Baroda, India. He received a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery in April 1980. Dr. Trivedi did his Surgery Residency at S.S.G Hospital in August 1981 to June 1985 and at Lenox Hill Hospital in July 2002 to June 2003. Dr. Trivedi trained at Ottumwa Dermatology in Ottumwa, Iowa from January 1995 to June 1996 and then at El Centro Dermatology in El Centro, California from July 1996 to August 1997 He wrote his dissertation on the Clinical Evaluation of Providone Iodine in Infected Wounds. Dr. Trivedi has worked extensively on the Synopsis of Dermatology, A Core Curriculum of Dermatology. He has also written a paper on Pili Bigemini in a patient with laser treatment for hair removal.
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Shazia Saif, MD o
Dr Saif graduated from Gandhi Medical School in Bhopal, India in 2000 and became ABIM Certified in Internal Medicine in 2005.
Robin Smith MD ~
Board Certified in Radiation Oncology; Dr Smith graduated from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1988 and did his Radiation Oncology training at Emory University and has been board certified since 1996. Dr Smith has received various honors including Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Physiology Prize and Honors Graduate in Research.
Amelia Prado MD^
Joyce Bernabe MD
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Robert Seth Levine DO*** ^
Dr. Levine attended Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 1998-2002 where he received a DO degree in May 2002 . He also attended Barry University in Miami, Florida from 1996-1998 where he received a Masters of Biomedical Science. Dr. Levine did his Undergrad at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York from 1992-1996 where he received a B.S. in Biology. He completed his family practice residency at Long Beach Medical Center and is board certified in family practice. He is also dually board certified in dermatology through the ABPS. He has been published in Consultant, Emergency Medicine, Burlington County Woman and Consultant for Pediatricians. He is certified in laser therapy through Medical Laser Technologies. Dr. Levine joined Accredited Dermatology in April 2005.
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Manhong Ma MD** o
Dr. Ma attended Nanjing Medical University in Nanjing, P.R. China where she received her M.D. in 1992 with an Honors in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN Internship. She also attended Ohio State Univerity in Columbus, Ohio where she received a PhD in Physiology in 2002, the Travel Award, 19th Annual National Neurotrauma Society Symposium in 2001, and the Travel Award, 8th Internal Symposium on Neural Regeneration. She did her Residency at Mount Carmel Health System from July 2002 to July 2005 in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ma did her NINDS Predoctoral Fellowship, funded by NIH training grant from 1999-2000. She currently belongs to the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Ma joined Accredited Dermatology in September 2005.
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Angela Y. Wo MD** ^
Dr. Wo attended a six year accelerated BS/MD Biomedical Program in New York from 1994 to 2000. Through this program, she earned her Medical Degree from Albany Medical College and her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. At Albany Medical College, she received the distinction of Clinical Excellence in Family Practice, Clinical Infectious Disease, Intensive Care Unit Acting Internship, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, and Surgical Acting Internship. She completed her internship and residency in Family Practice at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY. She is Board Certified in Family Practice. She also completed a fellowship in Womens Health, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University and the Veterans Affair Hospital in Syracuse, NY. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Lisa M. Ledden NP
Lisa attended Wilmington College where she received a Masters of Science/Family Nurse Practitioner in 1997. She graduated Suma Cum Laude. Lisa did her undergrad at the University of Massachusetts where she received a Bachelor of Science in 1985. She graduated Magna Cum Laude. Lisa has board certifications from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitionber certified (scored top 2.5% nationally), and the American Nurse Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner Certified. She has won the Master of Science in Nursing Award for a Distinguished Academic Record and was apart of the Wilmington College Nursing Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau. Nursing Honor Society, University of Massachusetts, and the Omicron Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Charter Member.
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Ela Tenpenny NP
Ela attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry from September 1995 to May 1998 where she received an MSN and Adult Nurse Practitioner Degree. She graduated on the Dean's List and with honors. She also studied at the Ocean County College from September 1992 to May 1994 where she recieved an Associates Registered Nurse Degree and Monmouth County Vocational School from September 1990 to May 1991 where she received a Licensed Practical Nurse Degree. Ela did her Undergrad at Rutger's University from May 1985 to June 1989 where she received a BA in English Literature with a Minor in Art History. She graduated on the Dean's List and with Honors. Ela is skilled in many surgical procedures such as: Moh’s surgery, excision/repairs for most Skin Cancers, biopsies of lesions, treatment of skin ulcerations, and debridement of wounds. Ela can also perform the following cosmetic procedures: botox, restylane, collagen, microdermabrasion, epilight hair removal, glycolic acid peels.
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Charles Sidwa PA-C
Charles attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in Piscataway, New Jersey where he received a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in May 1999. He did his undergrad at Kean University in Union, New Jersey where he received a BA in Biology/Pre Medicine in August 1995. He graduated Cum Laude. Charles has received the NCCPA National Physician Assitants Certification is August 1999 and the EMT Certification in August 1995.
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Vincent A. Polizio PA-C
Vincent attended the Sisters of Charity Medical Center, Bayley Seton Campus in Staten Island, New York from 1998-2000 where he received a Physician Assistant Certificate. He also studied at the College of Staten Island in Staten Island, New York from 1997-2000 where he received a Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant. He graduated with the Highest Acedemic Honors in Physician Assistant and the Biology Department Award for Physician Assistant. Vincent did his Undergrad at SUNY at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York from 1993-1998 with a Bachelor of Science, Biology. He graduated on the Dean's List. Vincent has received the NCCPA certification and the American Red Cross BCLS certification. Vincent’s professional affiliations include the NJDPA, SDPA and the AAPA.
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Hasnain Rangwala PA-C
Hasnain attended Bayley Seton Hospital in Staten Island, New York where he received a Physician Assistant Certificate in June 2001. He did his Undergrad at St. John's University in Jamaica, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant in May 2001. He graduated Suma Cum Laude.Hasnain is affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, New York State Society of Physician Assistants, Golden Key National Honor's Society, President Society, and the American Legion. He is a licensed Physician Assistant in New York, New Jersey, and Conneticut. Hasnain is also BCLS/ACLS certified.
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Salvatore Sciurba PA-C
Salvatore attended St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, Bayley Seton Campus in Staten Island, New York where he received a Physician Assistant Certificate in June 2004. He did his Undergrad at the the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Rutgers University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences in August 1998 and the Antonin Kostecky Student of the Year Award, by the New Jersey Association of Cytology in 1998. Salvatore is a licensed Physician Assistant in New Jersey and New York. He has received certifications from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant in September 2004 and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists in September 1998.
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Jason Staback PA-C
Jason attended UMDNJ in Piscataway, New Jersey where he received his M.S as a Physician Assistant in May 1999. He did his Undergrad at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey where he received a B.S. in Exercise Science and Sports Studies in May 1996. Jason is a board certifed and licensed Physician Assistant, specializing in the ares of cosmetic and general dermatology, as well as dermatological surgery. He is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, New Jersey Society of Physician Assistants, and the American Society of Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery.
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Deana Gruenhagen PA-C
Deana Gruenhagen PA-C attended St. Olaf College in Northfield MN with a BA in Biology. She received her Masters of Clinical Medical Sciences at Barry University of Miami, Fl and graduated from the Physician Assistant Program in 2005. Deana did her elective rotation in dermatology while studying in southern Florida. Since then Deana has practiced Emergency Medicine in NY and joined Accredited Dermatology in 2008.
Mindy Slater-Patty PA-C
Mindy attended Bayley Seton campus in Staten Island, NY where she received her physician assistant certificate in June 1991. She did her undergraduate at Wagner College in Staten Island,
NY where she received her Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1989. She is currently licensed as a Physician assistant in NJ and NY. Before working at Accredited Dermatology, Mindy had worked as a PA in another dermatology practice
in NJ from Jan 2002- Sept 2007. She also works in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in NY from
July 1991- til present.
Ester Raizy Ackerman PA-C
Ester Raizy attended Long Island University where she graduated Cum Laude and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She did her undergraduate studies at Touro College where she was a member of the Dean’s List and received the Dean’s Scholarship. Ester Raizy received her board certification as a Physician’s Assistant in 2006 and is licensed to practice as a Physician’s Assistant in New Jersey and New York.
Patricia McTaggert PA-C
Patricia Espinel McTaggart is a graduate of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, class of 1991, where she received a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Chemistry. For six years, she worked as an organic chemist in the new drug discovery department for the pharmaceutical company, Novartis. Patricia was published as a co-author in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry for her work in cardiovascular drug research. She then attended Rutgers University and later UMDNJ in the Physician Assistant (PA) program where she graduated with honors in 2006. Patricia gained valuable experience as a PA while working for two years in the emergency department of Lakewood NJ's Kimball Medical Center before joining our practice.
Vasselia Kafozoff PA
Vesselia attended the Sisters of Charity Medical Center, Baley Seton Campus in Staten Island, New York, where she received a Physician Assistant
Certificate in June, 1998. She did her Undergrad at the College of Staten Island, New York, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She's a licensed Physician Assistant in New York and New Jersey. 
