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Vidhi Shah, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist who has been practicing general dermatology with Lotus Dermatology since 2022. She has lived in the Tampa Bay area her entire life and enjoys the opportunity to give back to her community.

Dr. Shah graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Florida. She then received her undergraduate and medical degree in the accelerated 6 Year Combined B.A./M.D. Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. She also completed a one-year clinical research fellowship in medical dermatology with the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. 

Dr. Shah completed her dermatology residency at the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She was elected Chief Resident during her final year and routinely managed complex medical dermatology patients at Tampa General Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, and the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.  

Throughout her medical career, Dr. Shah has authored numerous publications, book chapters, and presentations. She has been awarded grants and scholarships from the Florida Society of Dermatological Surgeons, the North American Hair Society, the Women’s Dermatology Society, and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.  

Dr. Shah is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and a board member of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

 

Dr. Utpal Patel, MD, PhD, is an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship-trained skin cancer and reconstructive surgeon at Lotus Dermatology. He is double board-certified in dermatology and Mohs surgery. He sees adult and pediatric patients for medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Utpal Patel has practiced in the Tampa Bay area since 2013 and earned his medical degree at Temple University in Philadelphia. He completed his internship at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, and his dermatology residency at New York University in New York — the latter of which was ranked the number one dermatology residency program in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

As a trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Utpal Patel holds the distinguished honor of practicing the Mohs method, which is a specialized form of skin cancer removal that has the highest success rate of all current methods.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and has been an avid presenter and committee member on behalf of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Utpal Patel has published in leading peer-reviewed medical journals and presented at national meetings. He has also received grants, scholarships, and awards, including the Benjamin & Mary Siddons Measey Foundation M.D. Ph.D. Fellowship, Health Research Formula Grant Fellowship from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Freshman Chemistry Student of the Year.

James Mauch, MD, PhD, FAAD, is a board certified dermatologist at Lotus Dermatology who practices general dermatology. Dr. Mauch has been in private practice in Florida for nearly 25 years after finishing his training in dermatology.

 

Dr. Mauch grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and went to Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee.  He completed his MD and his PhD in Biochemistry at Loma Linda University in California, followed by a medical internship also at Loma Linda University.  Dr. Mauch completed his dermatology residency and fellowship training in dermatopathology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.  Dr. Mauch was a chief resident during his last year of residency. 

 

In addition to patient care, Dr. Mauch’s passion resides in the education of medical concepts with the use of visual imagery. Dr. Mauch believes that when patients, and even medical support staff, have a basic understanding of medical principles, they are more engaged in their healthcare, leading to better outcomes.

 

Dr. Utpal Patel, MD, PhD, is an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship-trained skin cancer and reconstructive surgeon at Lotus Dermatology. He is double board-certified in dermatology and Mohs surgery. He sees adult and pediatric patients for medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Utpal Patel has practiced in the Tampa Bay area since 2013 and earned his medical degree at Temple University in Philadelphia. He completed his internship at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, and his dermatology residency at New York University in New York — the latter of which was ranked the number one dermatology residency program in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

As a trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Utpal Patel holds the distinguished honor of practicing the Mohs method, which is a specialized form of skin cancer removal that has the highest success rate of all current methods.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and has been an avid presenter and committee member on behalf of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Utpal Patel has published in leading peer-reviewed medical journals and presented at national meetings. He has also received grants, scholarships, and awards, including the Benjamin & Mary Siddons Measey Foundation M.D. Ph.D. Fellowship, Health Research Formula Grant Fellowship from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Freshman Chemistry Student of the Year.

Dyan Harvey, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology. She founded Unique Dermatology & Wellness Center, which serves patients in Valrico, Florida, as well as the surrounding areas.

Dr. Harvey is extensively trained in all areas of dermatology and has a particular interest in skin cancer detection and treatment, skin care, acne, and aesthetics. She performs all cosmetic injectable procedures personally.

With experience and training in all skin types, Dr. Harvey remains one of the leading authorities in the treatment of ethnic skin concerns. She is an expert in providing cosmetic and skin care services to people of Asian, Indian, and Latin heritage.

A native of Florida, Dr. Harvey earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and then went on to attend medical school at Nova Southeastern College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She finished her internship and residency at Wellington Regional Medical Center in South Florida, where she was involved in instructing and training medical students as she worked alongside reputed professionals in the dermatology program. Following her residency, Dr. Harvey pursued additional dermatology training.

Dr. Harvey is currently on the medical staff of South Florida Baptist Hospital and is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association.

When not working with her patients, Dr. Harvey enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and being outdoors in nature.

Dr. Shalini Batra completed her dermatology residency training at Florida State University after completing medical school and an internal medicine internship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She completed a one-year pre-doctoral dermatology internship during medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago focused on women’s vulvar dermatological disease.  Her undergraduate study was at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Dr. Shalini Batra has published several dermatological papers in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and Journal of the American Medical Association in Dermatology (JAMA Dermatology) while also presenting at numerous influential academic conferences. In addition, she has authored a dermatology textbook chapter on keloids.

Dr. Shalini Batra holds a 3-year board position on the Young Physicians, Residents, and Fellows committee of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She also is a member of the social media committee for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Her clinical interests include general dermatology, skin cancer, dermatologic surgery and reconstruction, cosmetics, keloids, and vulvar dermatology.

Dr. Shalini Batra is originally from Melbourne, Florida. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, meditation, yoga, and travel. She hopes to learn how to scuba dive in the future.

Dr. Batra currently works at NIIVA by Indigo Dermatology in South Tampa and Melbourne.

 

Dr. Shalini Thareja Batra Publications/Affiliations

• Minocycline Foam for the Treatment of Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis
  – Presented at Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Surgical Conference Jan 2021
• Thareja S, Humeda Y, Patrick G, Cognetta AB Jr. Deja UV All Over Again: Theoretical Risks of the Unregulated Direct-to-Consumer Infrared Technologies. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Aug 6.
  – In press. Published online
• Thareja, S, Angnardo L, Wolfe C, Cognetta AB. Near-infrared Radiation (IR-A). The Florida Skin Cancer Review. 2020 Feb. Volume 2, Issue 1: 3.
  – An educational local newsletter from FSU Dermatology for panhandle physicians.
• Thareja S, Fink M, Chen KH, Liu Y, Chen SC, Stoff BK. Race as a predictor of patient preferences for biopsy result communication. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2018 June; Volume 78, Issue 6, 1223 1225.e1
• Bonchak JG, Thareja S, Chen SC, Quave CL. Botanical Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pruritus: a Systematic Review. Curr Derm Rep (2017) 6: 248.
• Thareja S, Kollman K, Ardalan K, Klein-Gitelman M, Paller AS, Arkin LM. Oral Macrolides for the Dermatologic Manifestations of Blau Syndrome. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 Oct 1;153(10):1066-1067
• Thareja S and Kundu R. Dermatoanthropology of Ethnic Skin and Hair. Springer International Publishing AG; June 2017. Chapter 15, Keloid and Hypertrophic Scarring; p 233-355.
  – Wrote chapter on keloids and hypertrophic scars in textbook
• Thareja S, Florek A, Cices A, West D, Nardone B, Schlosser B. Quality of Life for Lichen Planus,
  – Lichen Sclerosus, and Vulvodynia: Vulvar-Specific Skindex-29 and Beyond. J Invest Dermatol.136(8); B4
• Thareja S, Florek AG, Nardone B, Champlain A, Fontana J, Schlosser B. Impact of Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, and Vulvodynia on Quality of Life for Patients Using the Vulvar-Specific Skindex-29 Patient Reported Outcome Measure. J Am Acad Dermatol 2016;74 (5); (Suppl.1): AB57
• Thareja S, Rashid A, Grossniklaus H. Spontaneous Necrosis of Choroidal Melanoma. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2015 Sept; 1:63-69.
• Thareja S, Zager J, Sadhwani D, Thareja S, Chen R, Marzban S, Jukic DM, Glass LF, Messina J. Analysis of Tumor Mitotic Rate in Thin Metastatic Melanomas Compared with Thin Melanomas Without Metastasis Using Both Hematosylin and Eosin and Anti-phosphohistone 3 IHC stain.  Am J of Dermatopathology.  01/2014; 36(1):64-

Dr. Shalini Batra completed her dermatology residency training at Florida State University after completing medical school and an internal medicine internship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She completed a one-year pre-doctoral dermatology internship during medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago focused on women’s vulvar dermatological disease.  Her undergraduate study was at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Dr. Shalini Batra has published several dermatological papers in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and Journal of the American Medical Association in Dermatology (JAMA Dermatology) while also presenting at numerous influential academic conferences. In addition, she has authored a dermatology textbook chapter on keloids.

Dr. Shalini Batra holds a 3-year board position on the Young Physicians, Residents, and Fellows committee of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She also is a member of the social media committee for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Her clinical interests include general dermatology, skin cancer, dermatologic surgery and reconstruction, cosmetics, keloids, and vulvar dermatology.

Dr. Shalini Batra is originally from Melbourne, Florida. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, meditation, yoga, and travel. She hopes to learn how to scuba dive in the future.

Dr. Batra currently works at NIIVA by Indigo Dermatology in South Tampa and Melbourne.

 

Dr. Shalini Thareja Batra Publications/Affiliations

• Minocycline Foam for the Treatment of Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis
  – Presented at Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Surgical Conference Jan 2021
• Thareja S, Humeda Y, Patrick G, Cognetta AB Jr. Deja UV All Over Again: Theoretical Risks of the Unregulated Direct-to-Consumer Infrared Technologies. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Aug 6.
  – In press. Published online
• Thareja, S, Angnardo L, Wolfe C, Cognetta AB. Near-infrared Radiation (IR-A). The Florida Skin Cancer Review. 2020 Feb. Volume 2, Issue 1: 3.
  – An educational local newsletter from FSU Dermatology for panhandle physicians.
• Thareja S, Fink M, Chen KH, Liu Y, Chen SC, Stoff BK. Race as a predictor of patient preferences for biopsy result communication. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2018 June; Volume 78, Issue 6, 1223 1225.e1
• Bonchak JG, Thareja S, Chen SC, Quave CL. Botanical Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pruritus: a Systematic Review. Curr Derm Rep (2017) 6: 248.
• Thareja S, Kollman K, Ardalan K, Klein-Gitelman M, Paller AS, Arkin LM. Oral Macrolides for the Dermatologic Manifestations of Blau Syndrome. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 Oct 1;153(10):1066-1067
• Thareja S and Kundu R. Dermatoanthropology of Ethnic Skin and Hair. Springer International Publishing AG; June 2017. Chapter 15, Keloid and Hypertrophic Scarring; p 233-355.
  – Wrote chapter on keloids and hypertrophic scars in textbook
• Thareja S, Florek A, Cices A, West D, Nardone B, Schlosser B. Quality of Life for Lichen Planus,
  – Lichen Sclerosus, and Vulvodynia: Vulvar-Specific Skindex-29 and Beyond. J Invest Dermatol.136(8); B4
• Thareja S, Florek AG, Nardone B, Champlain A, Fontana J, Schlosser B. Impact of Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, and Vulvodynia on Quality of Life for Patients Using the Vulvar-Specific Skindex-29 Patient Reported Outcome Measure. J Am Acad Dermatol 2016;74 (5); (Suppl.1): AB57
• Thareja S, Rashid A, Grossniklaus H. Spontaneous Necrosis of Choroidal Melanoma. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2015 Sept; 1:63-69.
• Thareja S, Zager J, Sadhwani D, Thareja S, Chen R, Marzban S, Jukic DM, Glass LF, Messina J. Analysis of Tumor Mitotic Rate in Thin Metastatic Melanomas Compared with Thin Melanomas Without Metastasis Using Both Hematosylin and Eosin and Anti-phosphohistone 3 IHC stain.  Am J of Dermatopathology.  01/2014; 36(1):64-

Dr. Margaret A. Kelleher is a graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee and Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Kelleher is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Upon completion of an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, she served as a clinical instructor of medicine at the same institution and at the associated Veteran's Administration Hospital. She furthered her training at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg where she completed a fellowship year in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In this position she was responsible for the daily management of allergic, immune suppressed, and bone-marrow transplant patients, both children and adult. Dr. Kelleher returned to Hahnemann University to serve her Dermatology residency where she was chosen as Chief Resident for her final year. During her residency, Dr. Kelleher received traini

Dr. Margaret A. Kelleher is a graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee and Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Kelleher is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Upon completion of an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, she served as a clinical instructor of medicine at the same institution and at the associated Veteran's Administration Hospital. She furthered her training at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg where she completed a fellowship year in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In this position she was responsible for the daily management of allergic, immune suppressed, and bone-marrow transplant patients, both children and adult. Dr. Kelleher returned to Hahnemann University to serve her Dermatology residency where she was chosen as Chief Resident for her final year. During her residency, Dr. Kelleher received traini

Timothy E. Knight, MD is a dermatologist at North County Dermatology Clinic. Serving patients in Lakeland, Florida, he enjoys the problem-solution process in dermatology. When it comes to his patients, he views each person as an individual, fascinating mystery just waiting to be solved.

Dr. Knight has practiced dermatology for more than 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed his internship in internal medicine at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. He also completed his dermatology residency at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore.

As a lifelong learner, Dr. Knight has published numerous research studies in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented nationally. He previously served as an assistant professor at several medical schools.

In addition to a medical degree, Dr. Knight earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. He has received many academic honors in the veterinary field, including the Clinic Volunteer of the Year Award from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals in 2003 and 2007. Dr. Knight is also a veteran of the United States Army, where he was a captain of the Medical Corps. Prior to the Army, Dr. Knight was an Airman First Class of the Missouri National Guard.

Dr. Knight generously participates in community service and has volunteered as a dermatologist with Talofa Medical Mission, where he provided charity medical services for two weeks yearly in Polynesia over a 10-year period. He has also been a weekly volunteer veterinarian for the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Lakeland.

He is pleased to offer services that keep pace with modern technology and medical breakthroughs, and he enjoys nothing more than bringing gratitude and joy to his patients.

Dr. Brazen is a native Floridian from Clearwater, FL. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Florida State University before moving back home to complete his Master's degree in Medical Sciences at the University of South Florida. Dr. Brazen went on to complete medical school at Nova Southeastern University, and subsequently stayed in Southeast Florida to complete his three-year Dermatology Residency at Broward Health Medical Center.

There he received extensive training in general and complex medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, injectable fillers, lasers, and Botox. During his residency, Dr. Brazen was elected to serve as Academic chief resident, an honor awarded to the top residents in their class. During his residency, Dr. Brazen published papers in many academic journals and was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida Academy of Dermatology. Additionally, he serves as a delegate for the Florida Medical Association. Outside of the office, Dr. Brazen is an avid golfer, scuba diver, and fisherman. He loves to spend time with his family and their pet Sheepadoodle, Goose.

Ashley Llera is a board-certified Physician assistant who brings not only extensive dermatology experience but also a deep understanding of her native South Florida community. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she is committed to providing exceptional care to patients from diverse backgrounds.

Ashley is a graduate of the University of Miami, where she earned her degree in 2012 and was an active member of the TriBeta Biological Honor Society. She went on to complete her Physician Assistant education at Florida International University, graduating in 2017 as part of the inaugural class. Ashley’s accomplishments during her time at FIU include Capstone Research Gold Level Excellence, Second Overall Clinical Year Performance, and the Peer Award of Excellence.

With over 7 years of experience in dermatology, Ashley has worked alongside Dr. Joseph Seber in Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology. Her clinical expertise and compassionate approach to patient care have earned her the trust of many.

Ashley is also a Diplomate Fellow with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and serves as a preceptor for Physician Assistant students from Barry University, helping to shape the future of dermatology practice.

Joseph F Seber, MD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist at Luminary Dermatology.  Dr Seber sees patients at the North Miami Beach, Florida location.

After earning his undergraduate degree from Rutgers and his medical degree from Boston University of Medicine, Dr Seber completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at U.S Public Heath Servies Hospital University of Maryland Medical Center.  He completed his Residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

He will continue seeing patients in the same location in North Miami Beach where he has practiced since 1985.

Dr Seber is a member of several medical associations including the American Medical Association, The American Academy of Dermatology and the Dade County Medical Association.

Nadia is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing quality, compassionate care. With a background in nursing and advanced clinical training, she helps patients manage both everyday health concerns and long-term conditions.

Born and raised in upstate New York, Nadia earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. John Fisher College of Nursing. She then moved to Florida and earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Keiser University and holds certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she gained valuable experience working as a registered nurse in dermatology, where she developed a solid foundation in medical skin care. After earning her MSN, she chose to continue working in dermatology as a nurse practitioner, building on the experience and passion developed during her years as a registered nurse in the specialty.

Outside of work, Nadia enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.

She is an active member of The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NADNP).

Nadia is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing quality, compassionate care. With a background in nursing and advanced clinical training, she helps patients manage both everyday health concerns and long-term conditions.

Born and raised in upstate New York, Nadia earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. John Fisher College of Nursing. She then moved to Florida and earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Keiser University and holds certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she gained valuable experience working as a registered nurse in dermatology, where she developed a solid foundation in medical skin care. After earning her MSN, she chose to continue working in dermatology as a nurse practitioner, building on the experience and passion developed during her years as a registered nurse in the specialty.

Outside of work, Nadia enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.

She is an active member of The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NADNP).