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Dyan Harvey, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology as well as primary health care. 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. Dr. Harvey also provides excellence in wellness services through the provision of primary care.

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.

For expert dermatological care, seek out the services of Dr. Sujatha Tadicherla of Wesley Chapel Dermatology, serving residents of North Tampa Bay area. She has extensive experience in all aspects of dermatology, including medical and surgical dermatology. Her friendly, welcoming demeanor and passion for dermatology make patients feel comfortable during any dermatological visit -- including skin cancer screenings, eczema treatment, psoriasis treatment. Every patient is personally evaluated by Dr. Tadicherla in a caring, dignified and respectable manner. She takes pride in tailoring treatment specifically for each patient’s individual needs. She provides care for patients from all ethnic backgrounds.

Dr. Tadicherla completed her internship at the Department of Internal Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and went on to complete dermatology residency at the University of South Florida – Tampa. In 2009, she earned a U.S.F. Dermatology Resident teacher award.

She has also completed a dermatology research fellowship at the University of Miami under the direction of Brian Berman, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Tadicherla is happily married and has both a son and daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys music, yoga and spending time with her family.

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Liza M. Brown, DO, FAAD, is a board-certified, Florida-licensed dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon. She sees patients at the Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches office in Trinity, Florida, and is an expert in treating conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Brown sees patients of all ages and skin types. 

Dr. Brown is a native to Tampa Bay, and she grew up in Trinity, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, where she majored in interdisciplinary social sciences. After college, Dr. Brown worked at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa as a primary investigator in melanoma research. She went on to earn a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Following graduation, Dr. Brown completed a traditional internship at Largo Medical Center and a dermatology residency at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida, where she served as co-chief resident. 

Dr. Brown has authored numerous scientific articles in prominent dermatological journals and presented at national scientific meetings. She is highly skilled in general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatological surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Brown is involved in several professional organizations, which allows her to stay current on the latest advancements in dermatology.

Dr. Brown is married and has one baby girl. She enjoys spending time in nature and outdoors with her family and Miniature Schnauzer. 

J. Matthew Knight, MD, is a nationally recognized, board-certified dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer, laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. He is the founder of Knight Dermatology Institute, which has locations in Winter Park, Lake Mary, Melbourne, and Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Knight has built lasting relationships with his patients for more than 15 years, providing exceptional medical care and aesthetic services. His expertise has been featured in local and national news programs and magazines.

Dr. Knight serves as the Chief of Dermatology for Orlando Health and was the founder and first director of the Orlando Health UF Health Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center.

A sought-after author and public speaker, Dr. Knight has addressed many prestigious medical organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology and the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology Conference.

A native of Orlando, Dr. Knight attended Lake Highland Preparatory School. He then studied medical sciences while pursuing his undergraduate degree in English literature at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He obtained his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.

Dr. Knight completed his internship at the University of Hawaii, with concentrations in general, vascular, and plastic surgery. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, Kansas, returning home to Orlando in 2004 to start his practice.

Dr. Knight is vice-president of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He is past president of the Central Florida Society of Dermatology, and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. He holds professional affiliations with the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons and the Florida Medical Association.  He is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.

Knight Dermatology Institute is a comprehensive medical facility run by fellowship trained and board-certified practitioners.  Our goals are simple:  to cure skin cancer and help our patients feel wonderful about their skin and appearance. 

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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, Orlando, and 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.

Arianna Piza Cueva, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology at Knight Dermatology Institute. She serves the Lake Mary and Orlando, Florida, communities. 

Arianna 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 2020 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.

Johanna “Jo” Espenschied, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Knight Dermatology Institute providing complete skin care to adults at two convenient locations in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida.

Jo began her professional pursuits at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, earning her Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in environmental studies. Then, she enrolled at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, earning her graduate degree in health sciences with a focus on physician assistant studies.

Jo brings more than seven years of professional experience to Knight Dermatology Institute. She takes a compassionate and patient-centric approach to treatment that emphasizes education. Jo never rushes consultations and makes time to answer questions and address concerns.

Jo diagnoses and treats various skin diseases and disorders, but she has special interests in skin cancer, chronic skin conditions, and cosmetic dermatology.

Outside of work, Jo enjoys building upon her career skills. She regularly participates in continuing education and proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

Jo welcomes anyone seeking healthier and more vibrant-looking skin to Knight Dermatology Institute.

Ashley Schulte, PA-C is a certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology at Knight Dermatology.

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!).

Eric graduated from Weber State University with a double major Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Spanish. He graduated from Chatham University in 2012 with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Between earning those two degrees, Eric attended the University of Utah as a Biology Ph.D. candidate and among other courses, did student teaching in comparative vertebrate morphology and comparative physiology. He simultaneously taught undergraduate anatomy and biology courses at Weber State as adjunct faculty. He loves anything to do with vertebrate anatomy.

Prior to coming to NCDC, Eric worked as a surgical assistant for four years, and as a clinical PA for nearly 8 years in general neurology, particularly loving headache diagnosis and management, including using BOTOX for migraine, and pain management. His hobbies include skiing– water and snow; snowboarding, boating, camping, hiking, riding 4-wheelers, traveling, and Disney-ing. More than anything, he loves spending time with his wife Sheryl, and with their children and grandchildren.

Eric loves working in the field of dermatology, which he considers a dream-come-true position. He loves caring for patients and strives to make them feel welcome and comfortable and enjoys doing all dermatologic procedures.

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 30 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, and he is currently an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University.

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. Funieru graduated from the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania in 1986. She completed two years of General Surgery Residency at University of Hawaii. Dr. Funieru finished her Dermatology Residency in California. She has been working in Florida as a dermatologist for over 20 years. She is a Board Certified Dermatologist with interest in both Adult and Pediatric and cosmetic Dermatology.

Dr. Robert A. Norman of Dr. Robert A. Norman Dermatology is a board-certified dermatologist who has been in practice for over 20 years and serves the communities of Riverview and Tampa, Florida. Dr. Norman completed his pre-med, medical, and public health training at Michigan State University, Midwestern University, the Cleveland Clinic, and the University of South Florida.

He is a faculty member for five medical schools and has been honored with numerous service and teaching awards, including Physician of the Year (2005), the Distinguished Service Award (2007) in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida, and the Tampa Bay Medical Hero Award (2008).

Dr. Norman has written 23 books, including The Woman Who Lost Her Skin (And Other Dermatological Tales) primarily based on articles he has written in Discover magazine, and Mother Nature, Father Time-Tales of Medicine. He has been the editor of four textbooks on Geriatrics and Geriatric Dermatology and published over 100 articles in various major media publications. Dr. Norman has a private practice and is the chief physician and owner of Dermatology Healthcare, founded in 1994, which delivers essential skin care services for nursing home patients. He provides many national and international lectures each year. In October of 2007, he was the section director and lecturer in Geriatric Dermatology at the World Congress of Dermatology in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

He is a frequent medical volunteer and is at the gold level in the AAD Leadership Circle for Volunteerism. His most recent mission trips were to Jamaica in April of 2009 and July and April of 2008 and Guatemala in January 2007. Other trips have included Haiti, Cuba, and Argentina.

He and his wife, Carol, have five children brought together in a blended family. Dr. Norman is very active in his community serving on the board of many organizations, as well as donating his services. When he can he plays tennis, and enjoys trapshooting, biking, kayaking and playing the harmonica.

Hugo V. Hart, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with over 29 years of experience. He currently serves patients at Vascular Vein Centers, with locations in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, The Villages, and Davenport. 

Dr. Hart earned his Bachelor of Arts from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic. He completed his general surgery residency at Bridgeport General Hospital in Connecticut.

Dr. Hart has been practicing in the Central Florida area for over 23 years and is currently on staff at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital. Certified by the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Surgeons, Dr. Hart is an active member of the American College of Phlebology, the society for vein professionals, and Hispaniola Medical Charity, the medical mission organization that provides medical care to the impoverished people in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Hart also does volunteer work for the underserved at the Orange County Medical Clinic. 

Dr. Hart is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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