Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Arianna Salmon PA-C (formerly known as Arianna Piza Cueva, PA-C) is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology at Knight Dermatology Institute. Arianna Salmon PA-C (formerly known as Arianna Piza Cueva PA-C) serves Knight Dermatology Institute patients in the Lake Mary and Orlando, Florida, communities. She is currently seeing new patients.
Arianna Salmon PA-C (formerly known as Arianna Piza Cueva, PA-C) was born in Lima, Peru, and immigrated to the United States when she was six years old. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which allows her to provide high-quality care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Arianna went on to complete her Master's of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Myers. She takes a detail-oriented and patient-first approach to medicine to make sure that her patients get the care that they need.
Arianna joined the Knight Dermatology Institute team in January 2021 and completed a year-long training with Dr. Knight. She is board-certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the State of Florida Board of Medicine.
Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant. He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.
Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant. He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.
Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant. He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.
Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant. He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.
Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant. He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.
Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant. He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.
Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant. He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.
Caridad Lopez, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant specializing in general dermatology and laser treatment at Knight Dermatology Institute, serving the communities of Lake Mary, Melbourne, Winter Park, and Orlando, Florida. Cari sees patients at Knight Dermatology Institute in Winter Park, Florida.
Cari is an established and highly skilled physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in allergy and dermatology. She is well regarded in the Orlando community for providing quality, patient-centered, and compassionate care. She is noted for her sensitivity, rapport, and professionalism in relating to patients and their families. Cari is also fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a broader patient base.
After graduating from the University of Florida with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology/Nematology and Microbiology, Cari earned her Master of Clinical Medical Science degree and Physician Assistant Diploma from Barry University, graduating with honors and as Salutatorian. She also received the President’s Award by the Barry University PA program in recognition of outstanding community service, academic, and clinical achievement.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Cari came to the US when she was eleven years old and grew up in South Florida. She is married and has two dogs named Daisy and Tyson. She loves to spend time with her family and enjoys traveling and gardening. She is a cancer survivor, which led to her decision to become a Physician Assistant. She loves educating her patients and enjoys establishing long-standing clinician/patient relationships with them.
Cari is board-certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Caridad Lopez, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant specializing in general dermatology and laser treatment at Knight Dermatology Institute, serving the communities of Lake Mary, Melbourne, Winter Park, and Orlando, Florida. Cari sees patients at Knight Dermatology Institute in Winter Park, Florida.
Cari is an established and highly skilled physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in allergy and dermatology. She is well regarded in the Orlando community for providing quality, patient-centered, and compassionate care. She is noted for her sensitivity, rapport, and professionalism in relating to patients and their families. Cari is also fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a broader patient base.
After graduating from the University of Florida with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology/Nematology and Microbiology, Cari earned her Master of Clinical Medical Science degree and Physician Assistant Diploma from Barry University, graduating with honors and as Salutatorian. She also received the President’s Award by the Barry University PA program in recognition of outstanding community service, academic, and clinical achievement.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Cari came to the US when she was eleven years old and grew up in South Florida. She is married and has two dogs named Daisy and Tyson. She loves to spend time with her family and enjoys traveling and gardening. She is a cancer survivor, which led to her decision to become a Physician Assistant. She loves educating her patients and enjoys establishing long-standing clinician/patient relationships with them.
Cari is board-certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Keith Llewellyn, MD, FAAD, is a highly trained dermatologist at Aloe Dermatology in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, and Solvang, California. He serves patients living in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Solvang, and the surrounding communities. He specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Llewellyn completed two years of internal medicine training before finishing his dermatology and dermasurgery residencies. His training in internal medicine sets Dr. Llewellyn apart from other dermatologists. It provides a strong foundation for offering superior dermatologic care.
Dr. Llewellyn completed his residency at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He participated in grand rounds at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
He has seen, diagnosed, and treated numerous conditions and complex cases. He grew up all over the country and has called 12 different places home throughout his lifetime.
Dr. Llewellyn moved to Santa Barbara because of its small-town feel, where he could comfortably settle down, raise a family, and pursue his passion for improving skin health and the overall wellness of patients of all ages.
In his free time, Dr. Llewellyn enjoys hiking, biking, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, running, camping, and participating in other outdoor activities with his wife and three beautiful girls.
Dr. Llewellyn welcomes new and existing patients to Aloe Dermatology and looks forward to caring for them.
Keith Llewellyn, MD, FAAD, is a highly trained dermatologist at Aloe Dermatology in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, and Solvang, California. He serves patients living in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Solvang, and the surrounding communities. He specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Llewellyn completed two years of internal medicine training before finishing his dermatology and dermasurgery residencies. His training in internal medicine sets Dr. Llewellyn apart from other dermatologists. It provides a strong foundation for offering superior dermatologic care.
Dr. Llewellyn completed his residency at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He participated in grand rounds at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
He has seen, diagnosed, and treated numerous conditions and complex cases. He grew up all over the country and has called 12 different places home throughout his lifetime.
Dr. Llewellyn moved to Santa Barbara because of its small-town feel, where he could comfortably settle down, raise a family, and pursue his passion for improving skin health and the overall wellness of patients of all ages.
In his free time, Dr. Llewellyn enjoys hiking, biking, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, running, camping, and participating in other outdoor activities with his wife and three beautiful girls.
Dr. Llewellyn welcomes new and existing patients to Aloe Dermatology and looks forward to caring for them.
Rafael Santiago, MD, MBA, is an emergency medical specialist with more than 20 years of experience working with patients at the Regenerative Sport, Spine and Spa in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Santiago believes in treating the source of the pain rather than just the symptoms, providing more options than generic pharmaceuticals and corticosteroids.
Dr. Santiago attended the University of Rochester in New York, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in pre-medical studies. During his undergraduate work, Dr. Santiago was an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, greatly enhancing his education experience and offering valuable lessons not otherwise learned inside the classroom.
After earning his bachelor’s, Dr. Santiago obtained his doctorate from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He also completed an emergency medicine internship and residency while enrolled.
Since completing his doctorate, Dr. Santiago has worked for several hospital systems throughout the southern United States as an emergency physician. Some include the Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton, Missouri, the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri, and the Medical Center of Trinity in Trinity, Florida.
After gaining nearly a decade of hands-on experience, Dr. Santiago returned to higher education in 2014 and obtained a health care MBA from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Santiago believes in addressing concerns and promoting wellness with three key pillars: interventional pain management, bioidentical hormone therapy, and external aesthetics through the medspa. With this approach, Dr. Santiago is confident patients will significantly boost their quality of life.
When not treating patients, Dr. Santiago enjoys spending time at rock concerts with his son and exploring the United States through various concert venues. His favorite bands include Pearl Jam, Kiss, and Van Halen.
Dana Kleinman, DO, is an experienced doctor of osteopathic medicine at the Regenerative Sport, Spine and Spa in Orlando, Florida. Originally hailing from Israel, Dr. Kleinman enjoys helping patients with any concern, no matter how challenging.
Dr. Kleinman obtained a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Here, she obtained essential knowledge that set the foundation for her continuing education.
Afterward, she attended Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where she obtained a master’s degree in biomedical science. Dr. Kleinman continued to pursue higher education and obtained her medical degree also from Nova Southeastern University.
After completing her residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida, Dr. Kleinman worked for several hospital systems as an attending physician in emergency medicine, providing excellent care to her patients. Some of these hospitals include the HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida, and the Baycare Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.
Dr. Kleinman takes a particular interest in hormone replacement therapy and educating patients on the benefits of hormonal balances. She has goals to grow the Regenerative Sport, Spine and Spa by encompassing more community and emphasizing the importance of regenerative medicine, hormones, and aesthetics.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Kleinman enjoys biking, hiking, and traveling, where she and Dr. Santiago often go together. She also likes fitness and particularly enjoys obstacle course runs like mud runs and spartans.
Manuel Colon Mendez, MD, MBA, is a board-certified physician specializing in emergency medicine and providing over four decades of expertise to patients at the Regenerative Sport, Spine and Spa in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Mendez obtained his medical degree from Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De Puebla Escuela De Medicina in Puebla, Mexico. Dr. Mendez’s time in a foreign country helped him experience various healthcare systems while developing a better understanding of how geography changes the accessibility and diagnosis landscapes.
After completing his medical degree, Dr. Mendez attended a residency program at the Puerto Rico Medical Center in Puerto Rico, an affiliate of the University of Puerto Rico. He recognized a passion for emergency medicine during his enrollment and completed his residency, focusing on spine and joint injections.
Dr. Mendez continued on the path of emergency medicine, obtaining over four decades of experience with a personal interest in regenerative medicine and hormone replacement therapy. He received additional training and education in stem cell therapy, advanced cosmetics, and age management medicine to be more well-rounded in these domains.
Dr. Mendez believes that a positive outlook, paired with a healthy diet and lifestyle, helps prevent unwanted illness, and regenerative medicine further aids a healing body.
When not spending time with patients, Dr. Mendez’s biggest priority is his family. He also enjoys playing the guitar, cooking, and traveling. His biggest motto in life is “never stop learning,” and he encourages his patients to do the same.
Ashley Schulte, PA-C is a certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology at Knight Dermatology Institue serving the Orlando, Lake Mary, Melbourne, and Winter Park, Florida communities. She is currently seeing new patients at Knight Dermatology Institute in Orlando and Winter Park, Florida.
A native of Orlando, Ashley graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida with her Bachelor of Science in Health Education.
Ashley earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, Florida. She joined the team at Knight Dermatology Institute in February 2021 and completed an extensive, multi-year training with Dr. Knight.
Ashley is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the State of Florida.
She is also a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants .
In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog. You can usually find her enjoying time outside boating, exercising, or reading a book on the beach (under an umbrella while wearing sunscreen!).
Ashley Schulte, PA-C is a certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology at Knight Dermatology Institue serving the Orlando, Lake Mary, Melbourne, and Winter Park, Florida communities. She is currently seeing new patients at Knight Dermatology Institute in Orlando and Winter Park, Florida.
A native of Orlando, Ashley graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida with her Bachelor of Science in Health Education.
Ashley earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, Florida. She joined the team at Knight Dermatology Institute in February 2021 and completed an extensive, multi-year training with Dr. Knight.
Ashley is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the State of Florida.
She is also a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants .
In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog. You can usually find her enjoying time outside boating, exercising, or reading a book on the beach (under an umbrella while wearing sunscreen!).