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Michael A. Del Torto, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who provides comprehensive medical and aesthetic skincare to patients of Easton Dermatology Associates, a state-of-the-art practice in Easton, Maryland, that serves residents on the Delmarva Peninsula. Dr. Del Torto offers medical treatments for a variety of skin conditions, ranging from acne to skin cancer, as well as a full scope of cosmetic skin services.

Areas of special interest for Dr. Del Torto include skin cancer screening and surgery, acne, psoriasis, and cosmetic dermatology. He uses advanced laser surgery for wrinkle reduction, hair removal, spider veins, and acne scars.

Dr. Del Torto obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he graduated with honors and was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Dr. Del Torto went on to complete residencies in both internal medicine and dermatology at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He also completed a melanoma fellowship at the Washington Hospital Center where he was the study coordinator for cutting-edge research in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.

Dr. Del Torto is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He received the honor of being named a Top Doctor and A Most Compassionate Doctor by his patients and his fellow physicians. He also wrote two textbook chapters on rare dermatological diseases that were published in the NORD Guide to Rare Disorders.

In his spare time, Dr. Del Torto enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Hyland Cronin, MD is a board certified dermatologist and surgeon who provides the highest quality medical and aesthetic skin care to patients of all ages at Easton Dermatology Associates, a state-of-the-art practice in Easton, Maryland, that serves residents on the Delmarva Peninsula. She specializes in skin cancer, especially surgical treatments including Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Cronin obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. She went on to earn her medical degree at the University of West Virginia School of Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Cronin completed dual residencies in internal medicine and dermatology at Loyola University and Geisinger Health System, respectively.

In 2010, she completed a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery under the direction of Dr. Glenn Goldstein at The Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in Leawood, Kansas. This prestigious fellowship is approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery.

Dr. Cronin is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, a diplomate of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

Donald R. Stranahan, Jr., MD is a board-certified dermatologist who provides complete dermatological care to patients of all ages at Easton Dermatology Associates. Dr. Stranahan specializes in skin cancer detection and surgery, and also provides general medical and cosmetic skincare services.

Dr. Stranahan obtained his undergraduate degree in psychology with a concentration in behavioral neuroscience at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where he graduated with honors. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he earned awards for academic achievements, graduated with honors, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. After completing his internship in internal medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, he completed a residency in dermatology at the University of South Florida School of Medicine in Tampa.

In addition to being a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Stranahan is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the National Psoriasis Foundation. He’s been published in several peer-reviewed journals and has served as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. He’s also been featured in the Who’s Who Registry among executives and professionals in the field of research, medicine, and healthcare.

Dr. Stranahan is a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, growing up in Easton and graduating from Easton High School. After completing his residency training, Dr. Stranahan returned home to the Eastern Shore with his wife, Brigitte, also from Easton, and their two children. They’re thrilled to call Easton home once again, where they can be closer to family and friends. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Stranahan enjoys the outdoors, fishing, boating, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kirra L. Brandon, MD is board certified in both dermatology and pediatric dermatology, and provides care to patients of all ages at Easton Dermatology Associates, a leading dermatology practice in Easton, Maryland, that serves residents on the Delmarva Peninsula. Although Dr. Brandon offers medical skin care services to patients of any age, she specializes in pediatric dermatology. Her specific interests include vascular birthmarks, genetic skin disorders, and pediatric skin and laser surgery.

Dr. Brandon obtained her undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, where she graduated with honors. She earned her medical degree at the University of Maryland Medical School, which is where she developed her interest in pediatric dermatology. She completed her internship in internal medicine at Tulane Hospital in New Orleans, followed by her residency in dermatology at Louisiana State University, also in New Orleans.

After finishing her residency, Dr. Brandon completed a year-long fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. When her fellowship concluded, Dr. Brandon stayed on at the hospital as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology.

Dr. Brandon is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She’s an active member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and has spoken at their national meeting, as well as several other regional conferences designed to educate pediatricians about pediatric skin conditions. Dr. Brandon has also authored multiple publications in dermatology and pediatrics journals.

As a native of Annapolis, Maryland, Dr. Brandon was excited to return to the area with her husband, Gus, an ophthalmologist and fellow Maryland native, and their two young daughters. In her spare time, Dr. Brandon enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending time with her family.

As a leading, board-certified family dermatologist, Eleanor Y. Ford, MD, has spent 35 years helping patients to look and feel their best. Dr. Ford treats patients of all ages at her practice, Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Along with diagnosing and curing skin conditions, she educates patients about how to best care for their skin. She offers treatment for conditions including acne, moles, skin cancer, eczema, and psoriasis and offers cosmetic treatments such as body contouring, Botox®, and laser hair removal.

Dr. Ford earned her bachelor’s degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her medical degree at the New Jersey Medical School and residencies in both internal medicine and dermatology at East Orange Veterans Hospital and University Hospital Newark respectively. She also served as chief resident at Howard University Hospital.

She’s a member of the Washington DC Dermatology Society, the Montgomery County Medical Society, the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Ford has been listed one of the top dermatologists in the DC Metropolitan area by consumer reporting.

Dr. Ford and her team are committed to delivering high-quality services with a personal touch. Each patient has a unique experience, and Dr. Ford and her team tailor their approaches and treatment plans to address the specific needs of individuals. The team also understands that no one likes to be kept waiting and work hard to keep wait times to a minimum.

If you’re concerned about your skin, be it signs of aging or a suspicious mole, make an appointment with Dr. Ford at Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center by phone or online today. New patients are welcome and most major forms of insurance are accepted.

Josef Yeager, MD, FAAD, is an experienced board-certified dermatologist serving patients at Shady Grove Dermatology in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Yeager has been practicing in Maryland since 1990. 

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He completed his internship at Spartanburg Regional Hospital in South Carolina.

Dr. Yeager served in the United States Navy, where he trained as an aviation medical officer. Later, he completed his residency in dermatology at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and became a member of the teaching staff there. 

Besides treating patients, he contributed to resident education and published over 50 articles on research studies and case reports. He was the principal investigator on two research projects that the National Institutes of Health sponsored; he taught as an associate professor of dermatology at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, and he was an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Georgetown University. 

Dr. Yeager also enjoyed serving as a dermatology consultant to the United States Congress. In addition, he was a reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and a member of the International Society of Dermatology, the Washington D.C. Dermatological Society, and the American Medical Association. He was named one of the “Top Doctors” in the Washingtonian Magazine.

Dr. Yeager is a dedicated, practicing dermatologist who is genuinely interested in delivering the highest quality patient care. He enjoys seeing patients and helping them to have the healthiest skin possible. Currently, he is accepting appointments at his new office on Shady Grove Road in Rockville.

Sanders H. Berk, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist who has been practicing dermatology for 40 years. He currently works at Shady Grove Dermatology in Rockville, Maryland. 

Dr. Berk received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in College Park with honors. He completed his internship and dermatology training at the University of Miami in Florida under Dr. Harvey Blank. 

Dr. Berk is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He was selected as one of the “Top Doctors” in the Washingtonian Magazine. He's also published articles in the New England Journal of Medicine and the Archives of Dermatology. In addition to his busy office schedule, he is an assistant clinical professor at George Washington University in Washington, DC. 

Dr. Berk served in the United States Navy for two years during the Vietnam War era. He is a devoted family man who enjoys outdoor activities: cycling, kayaking, and fishing.

Dr. Berk is a dedicated dermatologist who strives to deliver the highest quality patient care in a friendly and reassuring manner.

Caroline E. Yeager, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Shady Grove Dermatology in Rockville, Maryland.

Dr. Caroline Yeager was born at the Naval Hospital and raised in Bethesda, Maryland. She spent grades three to twelve at the Holton-Arms School, where she graduated as the ranking scholar (valedictorian) and as a National Merit Scholar. 

She then attended Princeton University in New Jersey, where she graduated summa cum laude and majored in classics with a certificate in medieval studies. At Princeton University, she received the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and the Classics Department’s Atkins Prize for best senior thesis. Dr. Caroline Yeager is a member of Princeton University’s Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Dr. Caroline Yeager attended Duke Medical School in Durham, North Carolina. She was the recipient of a Howard Hughes Medical Institute NIH Research Scholarship, which brought her back to Bethesda to do research at the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH. She continued to research chemotherapy-induced hair loss when she returned to Duke. 

She received her medical degree in 2011. While there, Dr. Caroline Yeager was awarded membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honorary society for her outstanding scholarship as well as leadership. In addition, Duke University Hospital awarded her the “Strength, Hope and Caring” Award for her dedication to compassionate patient care; it had never before been awarded to a medical student instead of a resident doctor or nurse.

Dr. Caroline Yeager came back to the Washington, D.C., area to do her internship at the George Washington University Hospital, where she received the Internal Medicine Preliminary Intern of the Year award and the George Washington University Hospital Service Excellence Pillar Award.

Dr. Caroline Yeager completed her training at Emory Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia, for her dermatology residency, from which she graduated in June 2015. During her third year of residency, she served as the Curriculum Chief Resident for Emory University Dermatology Residency.

Alina Gerasymova is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology. She graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree in biology from Donetsk State University in Ukraine. Earlier in her professional life, she had careers in science education and advertising before moving to the United States in 2008.

Alina earned her Physician Assistant certificate from Anne Arundel Community College and a Master of Health Science from the University of Maryland in 2017. Since November 2017, Alina has been dedicated to dermatology, performing full-body skin examinations, surgical procedures, and cosmetic treatments. She evaluates and manages a wide range of dermatologic conditions and has a particular interest in acne, rosacea, and hair loss. She is also a strong proponent of proactive screening and early detection of skin cancers.

Alina is passionate about promoting healthy skin and believes that patient education and engagement are key to achieving better outcomes and improving adherence to treatment plans. Her goal is to provide exceptional care in a compassionate, welcoming environment where open dialogue and patient comfort are prioritized.

Alina is a fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

In her free time she enjoys cooking healthy meals, embroidery, traveling abroad, and being active outdoors with her husband and two sons. She is fluent in Ukrainian and Russian.

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Dr. Omolara Olowoyeye, MD, MPH, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist at Radiance Dermatology, a premier cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology practice in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Olowoyeye earned her bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Cell, and Developmental biology from the Ivy League Dartmouth College and later went on to earn a Master’s in Public Health degree.

She earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Dermatology. She has authored multiple medical publications and has worked on various research projects in ethnic skin dermatology, keloids, skin aging, laser treatments, skin regeneration, and wound healing. Dr. Olowoyeye has called Washington, DC, and Maryland home for many years, from her years of medical training through clinical practice. Her clinical interests include cosmetic dermatology, ethnic skin dermatology, hair loss, skin cancers, surgical dermatology, and general dermatology. 

She is Board Certified with the American Board of Dermatologists and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatology Surgery, and Women’s Dermatology Society.

She is Board Certified with the American Board of Dermatologists and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatology Surgery, and Women’s Dermatology Society.

Board-certified dermatologist Al Damavandy, MD provides the highest quality medical and cosmetic skin care available to patients of all ages. As a skin cancer expert who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and skin reconstruction, Dr. Damavandy uses his expert training in dermatological oncology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and procedural dermatology at District Dermatology in McLean, Virginia.

Dr. Damavandy underwent rigorous fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology at one of the most prestigious programs in the country at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Before his fellowship, Dr. Damavandy attended the accelerated, seven-year dual BA/MD program at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. There he earned his undergraduate degree in biology, summa cum laude, and graduated as the valedictorian of his medical school class.

Dr. Damavandy went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He completed his residency training in dermatology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

Dr. Damavandy lectures nationally on the topics of cutaneous oncology and reconstructive surgery and has served in national leadership positions in the field of dermatology. He has also authored several manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, as well as book chapters. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American College of Mohs Surgery, as well as the Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, and Gold Humanism Medical Honor Societies. He has also been listed on the Top Doctors list of the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines multiple times. He has been recognized multiple times as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian, Northern Virginia, Arlington, and DC magazines

Dr. Damavandy is passionate about preventing and curing skin cancer gently and compassionately. His work at District Dermatology uses a patient-centered approach and displays his dedication to providing world-class care and comprehensive treatment solutions. Dr. Damavandy lives with his wife, local pediatrician Dr. Florencia Segura, in McLean, Virginia. They enjoy running, spending time with their families and friends, traveling, and participating in their local community and parish.

Dr. Monique Chheda is a board certified dermatologist. She is a native of Chicago. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where she graduated with honors. She went on to complete her medical school education at the University of Illinois - Chicago Medical School, where she graduated at the top of her class, being accepted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Chicago, where she also served as Chief Resident in her final year.

She has been in both academic and private practice since completing her training, practicing in Maryland and New Jersey prior to joining District Dermatology. Dr. Chheda is passionate about providing high-quality dermatologic care for her patients. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and her interests in medical dermatology include acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer screening and treatment. She also has a special interest in hair loss and conditions in skin of color.

She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, serving previously on the Young Physicians Committee, and is a published scientific author. When not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children. She is also an award-winning children’s book author!

Sanna Ronkainen, M.D, F.A.A.D. is a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Ronkainen is a Northern Virginia native, born and raised in Fairfax County. She graduated from St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, and earned her B.A. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Upon graduation from Rice, she was awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship--a grant to pursue research through travel in a topic of personal interest--studying type 1 diabetes. During her fellowship she traveled to Argentina, Tonga, India, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Tanzania. She returned to Washington, DC for medical school at Georgetown University, where she graduated cum laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society as recognition of her academic excellence.

Dr. Ronkainen then completed a five-year combined residency in Dermatology and Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota, where she participated in the global health track and served as Chief Resident during her final year. During her residency she was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award and was inducted in the Gold Humanism Medical Honor Society for her enthusiasm for teaching medical students.

Prior to joining District Dermatology, Dr. Ronkainen served as an assistant professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine and worked at the Medstar Washington Hospital Center Department of Dermatology. Dr. Ronkainen is delighted to serve her home community. She enjoys caring for patients with a wide variety of skin concerns and is committed to developing tailored treatment plans for each of her patients. Dr. Ronkainen has you covered for your skin care needs, whether performing a thorough skin check for concerning growths, managing sudden rashes or chronic skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis & acne). When not seeing patients, Dr. Ronkainen enjoys crafting, indoor gardening, and spending time with her young family.