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Dr. Zaina Rashid, D.O., F.A.O.C.D., F.A.A.D. is a top-ranked dermatologist and Moh’s surgeon, offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options for patients throughout Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert Scottsdale, Peoria, and Tempe. At La Peau Dermatology, Dr. Rashid helps patients of all ages manage an array of skin diseases and conditions, including acne, psoriasis, eczema, shingles, and skin cancer including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Rashid is recognized as an expert in Mohs surgery, considered the "gold standard" for the treatment of skin cancer. Her expertise enables her to provide a higher standard of care and superior outcomes for patients throughout the Mesa region, making her the preferred choice for patients with all stages of skin cancer.

A fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, Dr. Rashid has been published in numerous medical journals and is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Phoenix Dermatology Society. In addition to seeing patients at her practice, Dr. Rashid is an adjunct clinical professor at Midwestern University and Marian University and a preceptor for Arizona State University, and she lectures widely at medical conferences across the country. Additionally, she frequently consults for the pharmaceutical industry where she shares her expertise with her peers in the industry. A dedicated volunteer, Dr. Rashid has been recognized for her work for the United Nations Health Mission and she is a co-founder of the Refugee Women United for Progress.

Dr. Rashid is committed to providing her patients with the broadest array of state-of-the-art treatment options, and she is one of the first and only providers of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy for natural tissue regeneration in damaged and aging skin. In addition, her expertise in Mohs surgery helps ensure skin cancer patients throughout the Mesa, AZ, region achieve optimal outcomes following skin cancer diagnosis while minimizing the risks of scarring and excessive tissue damage.

Dr. Rashid welcomes new patients and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Dr. Whitney Latin is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of
Dermatology.

Dr. Latin received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Brown University. She then earned her
medical degree from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she received
the Deans Fellowship award and a Distinction in Community Health. After an internship in Internal
Medicine at NYU Long Island Hospital, she completed her dermatology residency at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she served as dermatology Chief Resident.
Throughout her training, Dr. Latin has worked on a variety of research projects and has contributed to
posters and peer-reviewed publications on various dermatological conditions including psoriasis and
skin cancer.

Dr. Latin’s clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases, acne, hair loss, and pigmentary
disorders. She seeks to improve and maintain the health and beauty of her patient’s skin and hair by
working together as partners in achieving their medical goals. Dr. Latin is a member of the Women’s
Dermatologic Society, Skin of Color Society, and American Academy of Dermatology.
Outside of work, Dr. Latin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking.

Dr. Heather Kornmehl joined Texas Skin Center in 2024. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, after completing her residency training as a Dermatologist; she practiced Dermatology in the Houston area before entering a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery. She is highly skilled in treating all conditions of the skin & nails (medical dermatology) and the gold-standard surgical micrographic removal of skin cancers (Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Melanoma). She has extensive training in this surgical technique which is tissue-sparing and provides patients with a 95-99% cure rate and the best cosmetic outcome possible. At Texas Skin Center Dr. Kornmehl offers her skills in General Dermatology, and Surgery to patients in the greater Houston area. She is experienced in clinical research and public speaking. When not at work, Dr. Kornmehl enjoys spending time with her husband and children, enjoying the outdoors and the Houston culinary scene. Outside of the office Dr. Kornmehl can also be found on social media where she has cultivated a significant following on sites such as TikTok and Instagram where she uses her platform to engage and educate users on a range of topics and skin conditions and treatment. Dr. Heather Kornmehl, MD is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is accepting new and returning patients for Surgical, Medical and Cosmetic dermatology visits at our Kingwood, River Oaks and Pearland locations.

Dr. Whitney Latin is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of
Dermatology.

Dr. Latin received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Brown University. She then earned her
medical degree from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she received
the Deans Fellowship award and a Distinction in Community Health. After an internship in Internal
Medicine at NYU Long Island Hospital, she completed her dermatology residency at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she served as dermatology Chief Resident.
Throughout her training, Dr. Latin has worked on a variety of research projects and has contributed to
posters and peer-reviewed publications on various dermatological conditions including psoriasis and
skin cancer.

Dr. Latin’s clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases, acne, hair loss, and pigmentary
disorders. She seeks to improve and maintain the health and beauty of her patient’s skin and hair by
working together as partners in achieving their medical goals. Dr. Latin is a member of the Women’s
Dermatologic Society, Skin of Color Society, and American Academy of Dermatology.
Outside of work, Dr. Latin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking.

Dr. Heather Kornmehl joined Texas Skin Center in 2024. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, after completing her residency training as a Dermatologist; she practiced Dermatology in the Houston area before entering a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery. She is highly skilled in treating all conditions of the skin & nails (medical dermatology) and the gold-standard surgical micrographic removal of skin cancers (Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Melanoma). She has extensive training in this surgical technique which is tissue-sparing and provides patients with a 95-99% cure rate and the best cosmetic outcome possible. At Texas Skin Center Dr. Kornmehl offers her skills in General Dermatology, and Surgery to patients in the greater Houston area. She is experienced in clinical research and public speaking. When not at work, Dr. Kornmehl enjoys spending time with her husband and children, enjoying the outdoors and the Houston culinary scene. Outside of the office Dr. Kornmehl can also be found on social media where she has cultivated a significant following on sites such as TikTok and Instagram where she uses her platform to engage and educate users on a range of topics and skin conditions and treatment. Dr. Heather Kornmehl, MD is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is accepting new and returning patients for Surgical, Medical and Cosmetic dermatology visits at our Kingwood, River Oaks and Pearland locations.

Dr. Heather Kornmehl joined Texas Skin Center in 2024. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, after completing her residency training as a Dermatologist; she practiced Dermatology in the Houston area before entering a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery. She is highly skilled in treating all conditions of the skin & nails (medical dermatology) and the gold-standard surgical micrographic removal of skin cancers (Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Melanoma). She has extensive training in this surgical technique which is tissue-sparing and provides patients with a 95-99% cure rate and the best cosmetic outcome possible. At Texas Skin Center Dr. Kornmehl offers her skills in General Dermatology, and Surgery to patients in the greater Houston area. She is experienced in clinical research and public speaking. When not at work, Dr. Kornmehl enjoys spending time with her husband and children, enjoying the outdoors and the Houston culinary scene. Outside of the office Dr. Kornmehl can also be found on social media where she has cultivated a significant following on sites such as TikTok and Instagram where she uses her platform to engage and educate users on a range of topics and skin conditions and treatment. Dr. Heather Kornmehl, MD is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is accepting new and returning patients for Surgical, Medical and Cosmetic dermatology visits at our Kingwood, River Oaks and Pearland locations.

Dr. Whitney Latin is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of
Dermatology.

Dr. Latin received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Brown University. She then earned her
medical degree from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she received
the Deans Fellowship award and a Distinction in Community Health. After an internship in Internal
Medicine at NYU Long Island Hospital, she completed her dermatology residency at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she served as dermatology Chief Resident.
Throughout her training, Dr. Latin has worked on a variety of research projects and has contributed to
posters and peer-reviewed publications on various dermatological conditions including psoriasis and
skin cancer.

Dr. Latin’s clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases, acne, hair loss, and pigmentary
disorders. She seeks to improve and maintain the health and beauty of her patient’s skin and hair by
working together as partners in achieving their medical goals. Dr. Latin is a member of the Women’s
Dermatologic Society, Skin of Color Society, and American Academy of Dermatology.
Outside of work, Dr. Latin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking.

As the first physician in the Elgin area to offer Mohs surgery, Suleman Bangash, DO is a trusted expert among skin cancer patients.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, Dr. Bangash completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He went on to finish his residency training at Lutheran General Hospital in New York City.

To further his expertise and experience, Dr. Bangash completed a highly specialized Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship with the Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee in Florida. He’s board certified in both dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery through the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology.

As a Mohs surgeon, Dr. Bangash is highly skilled in the surgical removal, pathologic interpretation, and reconstructive surgery of skin cancer. He’s also an expert in cutaneous oncology, which allows him to customize treatments and management solutions for high-risk skin cancer patients.

Dr. Bangash maintains professional memberships with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and the American Medical Association (AMA), among others. He regularly lectures and presents at national meetings of the ACMS and the AAD and has been published in several peer-reviewed journals.

Education

· Bachelors Degree – Northwestern University
· Medical Degree – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Residency – Lutheran General Hospital
· Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship – Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee

Memberships

· The American College of Mohs Surgery
· The American Academy of Dermatology
· American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
· American Medical Association
· Chicago Dermatologic Society

Hospital Affiliations & Staff Physician

· Sherman Hospital (Elgin, IL)
· Provena St. Joseph Hospitals
· Centegra Memorial Hospital
· St. Alexius Hospital (Hoffman Estates)

Dr. Christopher Smith knew he was going to be a doctor from the time he was nine years old and removed a glass splinter from a 90-year-old woman’s foot. Since then, he’s studied, trained, and honed his dermatology and medical family practice at Christos Doctors Inn Walk-In Health Care in Lauderhill, Florida. Dr. Smith bases his medical practice on a simple, care-focused philosophy:

“Whenever you need us we are here for you. Taking care of you from pediatric to geriatric.”

Dr. Smith completed his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, before earning his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida. He served his internship at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, and his residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Smith went on to complete specialized training in procedural and clinical dermatology.

At Christos Doctors Inn Walk-In Health Care, Dr. Smith provides a wide range of family medicine and dermatology services, including immigration and DOT physicals, skin cancer surgeries, and IV therapy. He also offers urgent care and same-day appointments whenever possible. He truly cares about his patients and offers friendly and comprehensive care in a convenient one-stop-shop for all their medical needs.

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As a top-ranked board-certified dermatologist, George G. Kihiczak, MD, FAAD, provides some of the most advanced dermatological treatments available. Dr. Kihiczak cares for patients at Manhattan Dermatology’s two locations in Murray Hill and Midtown East, New York City.

A native of New Jersey, Dr. Kihiczak stayed in his home state to earn his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University. He went on to finish his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers University).

Following medical school, Dr. Kihiczak went through his internal medicine internship at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He then completed a specialty dermatology residency at New Jersey Medical School, where he served as chief resident his final year. To further help him stay abreast of the ever-changing field of dermatology and to educate incoming physicians, Dr. Kihiczak serves as a faculty member at New York University Medical School.

Dr. Kihiczak is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He’s also board certified through the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Kihiczak continues to publish extensive research in dermatology and regularly presents his findings at national and international dermatology conferences.

Practicing general and cosmetic dermatology, as well as surgical dermatology, Dr. Kihiczak enjoys all aspects of skin care. He has special interests in skin cancer detection and surgery, skin rejuvenation, and laser surgery. He provides preventive and comprehensive care for patients of all ages and focuses on a strong patient-physician relationship.

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Dr. Raina Bembry is a board-certified dermatologist. She treats medical dermatology and skin cancer. She is particularly passionate about treating skin of color and pediatric dermatology, demonstrating a deep commitment to addressing the unique needs of diverse and pediatric patient populations. 

Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Dr. Bembry's journey in medicine began with a strong academic foundation. She attended the University of Miami in Miami, FL, where she double majored in Marine Science and Biology. Dr. Bembry earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC, where she developed a profound appreciation for the DMV area and serving its community.  

She finished her internship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. She then completed a clinical research fellowship in Contact Dermatitis at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. During this time, she made significant contributions to the field by authoring and co-authoring several articles in renowned scientific journals. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where she served as chief resident, showcasing her leadership and commitment to patient care.  

Dr. Bembry's passion for dermatology is evident in her dedication to helping patients achieve their skin goals at FoxHall Dermatology. Dr. Bembry is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Skin of Color Society. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Bembry is an avid traveler, a passionate reader, dedicated runner, and loves exploring new restaurants.