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Millie Nowak, PA-C joined our practice in 2023. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food  Science from Louisiana State University, a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Kentucky, and was a Clinical Dietitian prior to becoming a PA. She earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Practice from Florida State University. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and is a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Millie was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, exercising, cooking, and doing arts and crafts.

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Jessica Sander, PA-C, was born and raised in Miami. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Florida State University. Prior to Physician Assistant school, she acquired experience as a Medical Assistant at Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee, working with Dr. Inglese. This is when she discovered her interest in Dermatology.

Jessica attended PA school at South University in Tampa, FL. During her graduate studies, she focused on dermatology and completed her elective clinical rotation in Cutaneous Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Jessica was honored and excited to rejoin the Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee family as a PA in 2020. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, and American Academy of Physician Assistants.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys taking spin classes, spending time with her dog Oliver and enjoying the Florida lifestyle being by the water.

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Sara Kaye Givens, PA-C joined our practice in 2021. She is a board certified Physician Assistant with experience in general dermatology. She received her Associate of Arts degree from Chipola College in Marianna, Florida. She then obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology, with a minor in Psychology, and her Masters degree in Physician Assistant Practice from The Florida State University.

Sara Kaye was born and raised in Chipley, Florida. She previously worked as a DRAP student at Dermatology Associates with Dr. Low from 2017-2018. She is in good standing with the Florida Board of Medicine and is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistant’s. Sara Kaye holds a certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and is also members of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.

Sara Kaye is married to her husband, Bert, and volunteers with Junior League of Tallahassee. In her spare time Sara Kaye enjoys gardening, traveling and spending time with her family.

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Erica Calil is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined Dermatology Associates in 2020. She was born and raised in Miami, FL and is fluent in Spanish. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Florida and earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

As a provider, she aims to serve her patients with inclusive skin treatment and quality patient education in general dermatology. Erica is an active member of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Diversity in Dermatology, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants as a Diplomate Fellow.

In her spare time, Erica enjoys trying local restaurants and coffee shops, traveling, and spending time with her greyhound, Butter.

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Mayra Zimmerman, PA-C joined our practice in 2014. She is a board certified physician assistant with experience in cosmetic, surgical and general dermatology. She specializes in hair treatment, specifically Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment, and V-Beam laser treatment for vascular issues. In addition to practicing, Mayra is a clinical assistant professor at Florida State University.

Mayra was born in Lima, Peru and raised in Vero Beach, FL. She received her both her Bachelors degree in Health Science and Masters degree in Science & Physician Assistant studies at the University of Florida. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

She in involved in the local community as a board member for the American Red Cross and volunteers with Junior League of Tallahassee, Tree House, Hang Tough Foundation and HOPE community center. In her spare time Mayra plays tennis with the local USTA league and enjoys diving and traveling.

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Tallahassee Native, Sarah B. Skipper, PA-C, BS, MMS is a nationally certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology at Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee since 2009.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Florida State University and then earned a Master of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University.  She is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and is in good standing with the Florida Board of Medicine. Sarah is a member of Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

When not immersed in dermatology, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, Bryant, and their two sons and daughter.

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Tristan received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and then graduated from Nova Southeastern University PA program Fort Lauderdale campus in 2012 with a Masters of Medical Science. He joined Dermatology Associates as a Physician Assistant in 2012 but worked previously as DRAP student with Dr. Cognetta from 2008-2009. Tristan is on faculty at Florida State University PA program and has lectured on various dermatological topics at conferences and at FSU’s PA program. He is in good standing with the Florida Board of Medicine. He is the journal and education chair for Diversity in Dermatology organization. He has also been published in the “The Dermatologist” journal. Tristan is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistant’s and holds the highest distinction of “Diplomate Fellow.” Tristan holds a certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. He is also members of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants. When not working he enjoys spending time with his wife Julia and four boys, volunteering at church, hunting, and cheering on the Seminoles.

Dr. Michael Bernhardt

Dr. Michael Bernhardt joined Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee in June of 2021. Dr. Bernhardt serves our Tallahassee patients, and he will also is a Core Faculty member of our University of Central Florida Dermatology Residency Program.

Dr. Bernhardt has been a board-certified dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology since 1984. He attended Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He practiced in Jacksonville, Florida for 35 years where he regularly received the distinction of “Top Doc” and became the first dermatologist President of the 2000-member Duval County Medical Society.

He has a passion for all things dermatological, especially advanced therapies for immunologic-based conditions and tumor discovery & removal. In addition to providing exceptional dermatologic care, Dr. Bernhardt stays heavily involved in clinical research, industry consulting, and speaking internationally at medical meetings. He has been a faculty member for several family medicine training programs, where he has been awarded Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Okanta B. Jackson

Okanta B. Jackson, MD, truly enjoys caring for the people of Tallahassee and neighboring communities. He is a Chicago native and received his Doctorate of Medicine from The Chicago Medical School at Finch University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Jackson completed his Internal Medicine internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia with the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Jackson has completed two post-doctoral fellowships. He was a key contributor to groundbreaking dermatology research during his first Post-Doctoral Fellowship as a National Institute of Health (NIH) Fellow hosted by Emory University. He went on to also complete his Dermatology Residency with Emory University, Department of Dermatology in Atlanta, Georgia.

Included among Dr. Jackson’s several presentations and publications is the co-authorship of a chapter for the Management of Unusual Skin Tumors in the textbook of Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

Dr. Jackson is a fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgeon. He completed his second Post-Doctoral (Surgical) Fellowship right here in Tallahassee at Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee with Dr. Armand B. Cognetta, director.

Dr. Jackson and his staff specialize in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and general dermatology, focusing their efforts on the treatment and removal of unusual tumors and skin cancers in critical locations.  His medical/ surgical techniques are highly specialized and Dr. Jackson prides himself on giving very personalized and superior patient care.

Mayra Zimmerman, PA-C

Mayra Zimmerman, PA-C joined our practice in 2014. She is a board-certified physician assistant with experience in cosmetic, surgical, and general dermatology.  She specializes in hair treatment, specifically Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment, and V-Beam laser treatment for vascular issues.  In addition to practicing, Mayra is a clinical assistant professor at Florida State University.

Mayra was born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Vero Beach, FL.  She received both her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science and Master’s degree in Science & Physician Assistant studies at the University of Florida. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

She is involved in the local community as a board member for the American Red Cross and volunteers with Junior League of Tallahassee, Tree House, Hang Tough Foundation, and HOPE community center.  In her spare time Mayra plays tennis with the local USTA league and enjoys diving and traveling.

Dr. Marc J. Inglese

Marc J. Inglese, MD, a Tallahassee native, attended medical school at the University of Florida where he graduated summa cum laude. He was also elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, the highest academic distinction given to a U.S. medical school graduate. Dr. Inglese completed his one-year internship in 2003 at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine, and then a full internal medicine residency from 2003 to 2006 at the University of Florida’s Department of Medicine. From 2006 to 2009, Dr. Inglese completed his dermatology residency at the University Of Texas- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Department Of Dermatology in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Inglese is dual board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Dermatology. In addition to private practice, he is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. Inglese also sits on the Board of Governors for the Florida Medical Association. He specializes in dermatological care for adults and children, as well as internal medicine.

Dr. Andras Schaffer

Dr. Andras Schaffer earned his medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Pécs (Hungary) and his Ph.D. in Immunology from Cornell University. After residency training in Anatomical Pathology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and in Anatomical Pathology and Clinical Pathology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he completed a two-year combined research dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. For the next several years, he was an NIH-funded research scientist and an attending dermatopathologist in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was also the Director of the Penn Cutaneous Lymphoma Diagnostic Service. Dr. Schaffer was recruited to Washington University in St. Louis where he built and directed the University’s dermatopathology diagnostic and educational center and served as the director of the Dermatopathology fellowship training program. Prior to joining the Dermatology Associates, Dr. Schaffer worked at Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Schaffer received several research and educational awards. He is widely published in the fields of basic immunology and Dermatopathology. He is an editor and author of the textbook on cutaneous hematopathology. His diagnostic and academic interests include cutaneous lymphomas, inflammatory diseases, and melanocytic lesions.
Dr. Schaffer is board-certified in Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Dermatopathology. He is a member of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, the College of American Pathologists, and the American Society of Dermatopathology.

Dr. David J. Dolson

Dr. David J. Dolson received his medical degree from the University of Florida. He completed an Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology residency, followed by a combined Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship at the University of Florida. During his training, he was awarded a fellowship by the American Cancer Society and won the Alfred Lewis Memorial award from the Florida Society of Pathologists. Following this training, he stayed on at the University of Florida as an Assistant Professor of Pathology, where he received several awards, including the medical school-wide Teacher of the Year award (for basic science teaching), as well as Teacher of the Year in the Department of Pathology (awarded by the pathology residents and fellows).

Dr. Dolson continued his training at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Fellow in Dermatopathology. Prior to joining Dermatology Associates, he was a partner at KWB Pathology Associates, where he was the medical director of the outpatient laboratory for over 12 years. Dr. Dolson, who has authored book chapters and several academic papers relating to pathology, is board-certified in Dermatopathology, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, and Cytopathology. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Florida State University College of Medicine.

Dr. Stephen K. Richardson

Dr. Richardson received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed both a dermatology residency and a fellowship in cutaneous oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. He has received multiple awards for his research pertaining to skin cancer and has been a recipient of the National Research Service Award.

Dr. Richardson has presented his work at both national and international medical conferences and has published numerous papers and book chapters relating to skin cancer and psoriasis. Dr. Richardson is board-certified and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a Clinical Asst. Professor at the Florida State University College of Medicine.

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W. Harris Green, MD, a Tallahassee native, received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, and his medical degree from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he also served his one year internship. He served his residency for dermatology at the Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University and was co-chief resident his last year. He joined the ECU faculty for a year after completing his residency. Dr. Green has completed his American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery under Dr. Armand B. Cognetta at Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee.

Dr. Green is widely published and has given multiple lectures at national meetings. He is a current member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery. He is board certified as a Dermatologist and as a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon. Dr. Green is also the current Interim Director of the Florida State University College of Medicine’s Dermatology Residency program here at Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee.

Dr. Green specializes in skin cancer management. Dr. Green is fellowship trained in Mohs Micrographic surgery and other modalities of skin cancer treatment. His year of fellowship training beyond his dermatology residency makes him uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat skin cancer.

Dr. Bob P. Soni

Bob Soni, MD received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, and served his internship at the University of North Carolina. He also served his residency for dermatology at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University. Dr. Soni is board certified with the American Board of Dermatology.

He and his staff work painstakingly at providing their patients with the utmost care and treatment, taking every precaution and making every move necessary to ensure that their patients receive the care that they need. Dr. Soni specializes in the detection and removal of early melanomas and skin cancers, and endeavors to spot these irregularities before they become severe. He also specializes in the treatment and prevention of acne and rosacea. Dr. Soni provides general dermatology services for adults, and pediatric dermatology services for children and infants, as well.

Dr. Armand B. Cognetta, Jr.

Armand B. Cognetta Jr., MD, is the founder and president of Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee. He started practicing under the Dermatology Associates namesake in June 1985. He received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut Medical School in 1979, served his residency at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and served his dermatology residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Cognetta also served his MOH Fellowship at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Cognetta is an associate professor of dermatology at the Florida State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Cognetta is also a Clinical Professor and Chief of the Division of Dermatology for the FSU College of Medicine. He is also a fellowship director at the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. Dr. Cognetta is widely published and lectures on early detection of melanoma and skin cancer management.

He also currently trains one Fellow a year for the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. Dr. Cognetta and his staff currently specialize in the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. Dr. Cognetta will evaluate and treat new patients with active skin cancers or with a history of difficult skin cancers. He and his staff work to ensure that his patients receive the best treatment possible.