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Board-certified dermatologist Todd Perkins, MD, practices medical and procedural dermatology with a particular interest in surgical and cosmetic dermatology, as well as immunotherapy for skin disease. He provides personalized care for patients at Metroderm DC: Medical, Laser, and Aesthetic Dermatology Center in Washington, DC.

In addition to having a strong focus on skin cancer and new therapies for skin diseases, including psoriasis, eczema, and acne, Dr. Perkins performs advanced cosmetic dermatology procedures such as Botox®, fillers, laser rejuvenation, body and facial contouring, wrinkle-reducing treatments, and blood vessel and vein treatments. He is especially skilled in acne scar treatments using microneedling, TCA Cross, subcision, radiofrequency, and Fraxel® laser treatment. He also specializes in hair loss for women and men, offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and new medical therapies.

Dr. Perkins is a native Washingtonian. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political economy from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and obtained his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia with honors, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency at Rush Medical Center in Chicago and served as the Chief Resident in dermatology.

After completing his residency, Dr. Perkins trained and supervised residents in dermatology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center as a staff attending dermatologist, and now is a member of the Georgetown University Department of Dermatology where he trains residents and sees patients in his “spare” time. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.

Dr. Perkins previously served as president of the Washington D.C. Dermatological Society. He is an advisor to several pharmaceutical companies and trains physicians locally and nationally on the proper use of several advanced medical treatments. Dr. Perkins has also appeared numerous times on Fox 5 DC for its “Ask a Dermatologist” sessions.

Dr. Perkins’ primary office is in downtown Washington, DC, at Metroderm DC: Medical, Laser, and Aesthetic Dermatology Center.

Edward Stolar, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Metroderm DC: Medical, Laser, and Aesthetic Dermatology Center, serving patients in Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas.

A native Washingtonian, Dr. Stolar attended the University of Rochester in Monroe County, New York, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and English. He completed both his medical degree and dermatology training at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. His training in cosmetic dermatology began during his residency with collagen fillers, facial rejuvenation, and acne scar treatment. Dr. Stolar is also an award-winning artist who uses his aesthetic background in his approach to cosmetic treatments. 

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and active in the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. Dr. Stolar is also a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and the Board of National Medical Examiners. Dr. Stolar is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University and a senior attending physician at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has been selected as a “Top Doctor” in the Washingtonian, Washington Checkbook, and the Washington Post “Super Doctors.”

He previously worked as a consultant and volunteer at Whitman-Walker Health with special expertise in HIV dermatology. Dr. Stolar served as chairman of the Professional Standards Committee of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia for many years.  

Metroderm DC: Medical, Laser, and Aesthetic Dermatology Center is highly regarded throughout the Washington DC community by patients and physicians. They emphasize a patient-centered practice and maintain a high degree of professionalism. The team has been rated as top Docs by Washingtonian magazine year in and year out, and they routinely receive referrals for routine and difficult to manage cases from colleagues.

Adrianna Gonzalez, MD, FAAD, is an expert dermatologist at Metroderm DC: Medical, Laser, and Aesthetic Dermatology Center in downtown Washington, DC. She practices general, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. 

Dr. Gonzalez specializes in skin cancer prevention and offers treatment for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hair loss, hidradenitis suppurativa, and other inflammatory skin disorders. She enjoys combining medical and procedural modalities to help patients feel and look their best.

Dr. Gonzalez graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami in Florida, earning a bachelor’s in neuroscience. After her undergraduate studies, she completed medical school at the State University of New York’s Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Gonzalez was recognized for her research during this time, winning the Alan R. Shalita Award for Excellence in Dermatological Research. 

During her dermatology residency at George Washington University in Washington, DC, Dr. Gonzalez received comprehensive training at the Children’s National Medical Center and the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Hospital.

In addition to her rigorous training, Dr. Gonzalez spent one-year conducting dermatology research at the University of Miami. She helped conduct clinical trials and is a published author. Her publications are in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on inflammatory skin conditions, hair and nail disorders, non-melanoma skin cancer, and cosmetic dermatology. As a dermatology correspondent, she published numerous educational articles on various platforms, including Derm-In-Review, Next Steps In Derm, and Dermveda.

Dr. Gonzalez provides compassionate and individualized care for patients of all ages and backgrounds. As a native of Puerto Rico, she is fluent in English and Spanish. She is also proficient in Italian.

Oge Onwudiwe, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Cutis Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Onwudiwe takes a patient-centered approach to care, listening intently to patient concerns and thoroughly explaining skin issues and treatment options.

After graduating with honors with her Bachelor of Science and induction into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Onwudiwe remained at her alma mater to complete her Doctor of Medicine at Howard University College of Medicine.

Dr. Onwudiwe graduated at the top of her class in medical school and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She did her dermatology residency training at Howard University and Massachusetts General Hospital of the Harvard Medical School in Boston.

She is board certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). 

Dr. Onwudiwe manages all dermatology needs at Cutis Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics, including the treatment of skin cancer, scars, pigmentation disorders, and hair loss in women. She specializes in laser and cosmetic dermatology.

Dedicated to sharing her knowledge with colleagues, Dr. Onwudiwe lectures at national and international dermatology conferences when not at the office taking care of her patients.

Drawing on more than 25 years of medical experience Clement Banda, MD, RPhS, founder of MD Vein & Skin Specialists in Owen Brown and Columbia, Maryland, transformed his practice into a leading provider of minimally invasive vein and skin procedures. Dr. Banda was an early adopter of laser medicine and surgery, and is now an industry leader with a focus on dermatologic surgery and phlebology, or vein specialty.

Dr. Banda holds a medical degree from the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe. He made his way to the United States for his post-doctoral training at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He completed his clinical dermatology training at Queen Mary University of London, in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Banda is a diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery, the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

He has been profiled on American Health and Beauty and featured in Howard Magazine and Baltimore Magazine.

When he’s not working with patients, Dr. Banda enjoys working on home improvement projects and preparing gourmet vegetarian meals.

Aerlyn Dawn, MD, is an experienced Mohs surgeon serving patients at Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care in Columbia, Maryland. 

Dr. Dawn attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusets, for his undergraduate studies and received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. 

After his internship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, he completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Then, he completed a fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology. 

Dr. Dawn has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters and has presented at national dermatology and dermatologic surgery meetings. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Dermatology Foundation, and the Skin Cancer Foundation. 

Dr. Dawn has extensive experience in Mohs surgery for skin cancer and reconstructive surgery. He joined Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care in 2011.

Smitha Kuppalli, MD, is a physician partner at Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care in Columbia, Maryland. She is a board-certified dermatologist and has been with the practice since 2015. 

Dr. Kuppalli received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed her residency in dermatology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. 

Before returning to her home roots in Howard County, she was on faculty at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville and, more recently, was an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at Columbia University in New York, New York. 

Dr. Kuppalli enjoys practicing both general dermatology and cosmetic procedures. She has a special interest in pigmented lesions and has published on various topics, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and pigmented disorders. 

Dr. Kuppalli is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Nicholas Girardi, MD, is a physician partner at Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Girardi has offered various dermatology services at the office since 2018. 

Dr. Girardi graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society recognized him in medical school for his achievements. He moved to Washington, DC, to earn a master’s degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in physiology and biophysics. 

Dr. Girardi completed his dermatology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was the chief resident. He has published in professional journals and presented at several professional conferences. 

Dr. Girardi enjoys practicing all aspects of dermatology, including diagnosing and treating melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, acne, psoriasis, and eczema. He is also skilled in cosmetic procedures such as using Botox, peels, and lasers.

Dr. Girardi looks forward to working with new and existing patients.

Meredith Sagal, CRNP, FNP-C, DCNP, is a board-certified dermatology nurse practitioner at Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care in Columbia, Maryland.

Meredith graduated cum laude from Villanova University in Pennsylvania with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. After graduating, she began her career as a trauma intensive care nurse at the world-renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Meredith then attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, obtaining her master’s degree in nursing.

Meredith has attained a vast medical knowledge base throughout her many years of providing medical care in areas such as emergency medicine, trauma, orthopedics, and surgical intensive care.

She has been practicing at Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care since 2020 and has worked in dermatology since 2017. She treats various dermatologic conditions and performs skin cancer screenings, biopsies, and cosmetic procedures. Meredith has advanced training in Botox, dermal fillers, laser, and medical-grade skin care product lines. She is particularly interested in treating acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Meredith strongly believes in working closely with her patients to develop an individualized treatment plan to fit each patient's unique needs and individual goals.

In Meredith’s free time, she enjoys visiting Walt Disney World, even running half marathons there with her husband! She also still finds time to serve in the volunteer fire service as a firefighter/emergency medical technician in Baltimore County, MD.

Meredith is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau, the Dermatology Nurses Association, and the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners. She recently passed the Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner exam, making her one of ten DCNPs in the state of Maryland and the only DCNP in the Baltimore region!