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.
Dr. Utpal Patel, MD, PhD, is an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship-trained skin cancer and reconstructive surgeon. He is a double board-certified dermatologist at Lotus Dermatology and serves patients in the communities of Spring Hill, Brooksville, and Homosassa, Florida. He specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. 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. 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. 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. He practices general dermatology in Spring Hill and Beverly Hills, Florida. 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. Rishi Patel, MD is a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at Lotus Dermatology. He practices adult and pediatric medical dermatology and dermatopathology and sees patients in Spring Hill, Brooksville, and Homosassa, Florida. He has practiced in the Tampa Bay area since 2015.
Dr. Patel received his medical degree from and completed his dermatology residency with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He finished his dermatopathology fellowship at New York University in New York.
He has served on the faculty at the prestigious New York University Department of Dermatology and has over 100 presentations and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathology, and American Contact Dermatitis Society.
Dr. Patel has been the recipient of numerous grants, scholarships, and awards, including the Chrenka and Toomey Foundation Scholarships and Murdough Psoriasis Center Resident Research Award.
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
Rebekka Evans, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology at Knight Dermatology Institute, which serves the communities of Orlando, Lake Mary, Winter Park, and Melbourne, Florida. Rebekka currently sees Knight Dermatology Institute patients in Orlando, Florida.
Rebekka, a Pennsylvania native, moved from her small hometown to Orlando, Florida, where she pursued her passion for healthcare at AdventHealth University. There, she earned her Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, igniting a career dedicated to patient well-being.
For over seven years, Rebekka served as a cardiovascular sonographer, honing her expertise before transitioning to her next endeavor: becoming a physician assistant. This decision led her to the University of West Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences and graduated cum laude.
Returning to AdventHealth University, Rebekka attained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies. Dedicated to enhancing skin health and delivering compassionate, high-quality care, Rebekka continually strives to make a positive impact on her patients' lives.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Rebekka finds joy in cherished moments with her family, friends, and beloved dogs. She enjoys outdoor activities and exploring her culinary skills trying new recipes.
Rebekka is board-certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and holds licensure from the State of Florida Board of Medicine. She is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants, embodying her commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in healthcare.
Dr. Utpal Patel, MD, PhD, is an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship-trained skin cancer and reconstructive surgeon. He is a double board-certified dermatologist at Lotus Dermatology and serves patients in the communities of Spring Hill, Brooksville, and Homosassa, Florida. He specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. 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. 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. 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. He practices general dermatology in Spring Hill and Beverly Hills, Florida. 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.