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Dr. Minh Thieu is a board-certified dermatologist in Havertown, PA. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated as one of the top students in her class. She completed her residency training in dermatology at the Albert Einstein college of Medicine in New York. Dr. Minh Thieu has been in private practice since 2005. Her scope of practice includes medical, laser, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She is comprehensive in her approach to skin care and is delighted to take care of adults and children of all ages! Dr. Thieu is a clinical faculty in the Department of Dermatology of the University of Pennsylvania and volunteers her time to teach dermatology residents and medical students. You can tell she loves what she does. Call us today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Minh Thieu at Innovative Dermatology in Havertown, PA.

Dr. Minh Thieu is a board-certified dermatologist in Havertown, PA. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated as one of the top students in her class. She completed her residency training in dermatology at the Albert Einstein college of Medicine in New York. Dr. Minh Thieu has been in private practice since 2005. Her scope of practice includes medical, laser, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She is comprehensive in her approach to skin care and is delighted to take care of adults and children of all ages! Dr. Thieu is a clinical faculty in the Department of Dermatology of the University of Pennsylvania and volunteers her time to teach dermatology residents and medical students. You can tell she loves what she does. Call us today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Minh Thieu at Innovative Dermatology in Havertown, PA.

About Simone Noble, PA-C

Simone Noble is an NCCPA board-certified and state-licensed Physician Assistant specially trained in general and cosmetic dermatology for all ages and skin types. Simone received a Bachelors degree in Science from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, graduating with honors in her class. Following her undergraduate studies, Simone obtained a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Philadelphia University (Thomas Jefferson University East). She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Recently, Simone was awarded the Health/Beauty Award from the National Association of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. which was recognized by the Senator, the Board of Freeholders and Atlantic County Executives. With her thorough training and acquired skills, she takes pride in diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions including skin cancers, acne, warts, eczema and more. She takes special care to promptly diagnose skin cancers through careful skin cancer screenings. Simone is also trained to perform cosmetic injectables and surgical procedures including benign and malignant lesion removals. With her caring and a relatable personality, Simone builds lasting bonds with patients and their families. When not tending to patients, Simone enjoys volunteering in the community, writing and traveling with her family.

Joseph White, MMS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Kessel Dermatology located in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. He joined Kessel Dermatology in 2008 and has enjoyed caring for the communities in and around Mercer County ever since. 

Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Joseph attended Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a Master of Medical Sciences degree in physician assistant studies. While enrolled at Arcadia University, Joseph completed an emergency medicine rotation abroad at Zacapa Regional Hospital in Guatemala. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts, where he graduated magna cum laude and twice received the Academic Achievement Award in the Biology Department. 

To stay up to date with the latest advances in his field, Joseph maintains membership with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. 

To request an appointment with Joseph and the team at Kessel Dermatology, call the office or request an appointment online today. 

Recognized as the top doctor and dermatologist in the Hamilton/Trenton area, Daniel Kessel, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Philadelphia Dermatologic Society, New Jersey Medical Association, American Contact Dermatitis Society, Central Jersey Independent Physicians Association, and American Medical Association. He was the director of the Division of Dermatology at Saint Francis Hospital and has been serving the greater community of New Jersey and Pennsylvania for over 30 years. 

Dr. Kessel has been rated among the Top Doctors by New Jersey Monthly Magazine and consistently as the top doctor and dermatologist by the Trentonian. Dr. Kessel serves as a privileged member on the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital staff.

After graduating from Lawrenceville School with academic distinction, Dr. Kessel attended the University of Pennsylvania as a Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He graduated magna cum laude with dual degrees in mathematics and natural science. Dr. Kessel received his medical education at Temple University Medical School and completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kessel trained in Dermatology at New York Medical College in New York City. He has conducted clinical research in coordination with the pharmaceutical industry and has authored peer-reviewed articles in the medical literature.

Dr. Kessel has proudly served the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area for more than 30 years and has volunteered his time extensively to offer skin cancer screenings at local hospitals in the community.

Marc Zac Handler, MD, is an acclaimed lecturer and a board-certified academic dermatologist at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Handler is also an assistant clinical professor in dermatology at Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School. 

He served as a Fellow in the United States House of Representatives and crafted cost-neutral legislation to combat HIV infection. He has received the Congressional Recognition Award three times from bipartisan House members for his work on health care policy and was named a Nebraska Admiral, by the Governor of the State of Nebraska, in recognition of service to the community. He has experience with medical news production, having worked with Sanjay Gupta, MD, at CNN’s medical unit, assisting with medical programming. Additionally, he has been a medical contributor for the Discovery Health program, “Dr. G: Medical Examiner.”

Dr. Handler is a recipient of the prestigious Tatotsu Imaeda, MD, PhD, Academic Scholar Award for his extensive academic work, which includes greater than 30 peer-reviewed publications and five book chapters. Dr. Handler is the only person to be the first author of back-to-back cover articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the leading American journal specializing in dermatology.

Focused on improving health care access both locally and abroad, Dr. Handler has provided volunteer medical care with Project MediShare in earthquake-stricken Port-au-Prince, Haiti. His experience in Haiti led to an invitation to assist the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in Washington, DC, on USAID expenditures. He has since been a volunteer physician at the HIV hospital in Accra, Ghana, and a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Hoboken, New Jersey. 

Dr. Handler has been an invited guest lecturer around the globe, including Montenegro, New York, Miami, Kuwait, Iran, and Jordan. Dr. Handler holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, San Diego, and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Handler completed a research fellowship in pediatric dermatology at the University of Miami with department chairman Dr. Lawrence Schachner, author of Pediatric Dermatology. He completed his residency in dermatology at Rutgers University with Dr. Robert A. Schwartz, providing needed care for the underserved patients of Newark, New Jersey, and military veterans at the East Orange Veterans hospital. He was selected to serve as the program’s Chief Resident during his senior year. He completed a Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology fellowship at Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ under the direction of Dr. David J. Goldberg.

Jennifer Smith, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, is a credentialed and board-certified family nurse practitioner at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. She has been a dedicated provider with our practice since 2016. She is certified to practice in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 

Jennifer graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. She went on to graduate summa cum laude with a Master of Science in Nursing. 

Jennifer is a member of the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners. She has attended numerous conferences and meetings hosted by the American Academy of Dermatology. Jennifer has also advocated for restrictions on tanning bed use by minors on a state-wide level.

Jennifer has had a life-long passion for dermatology and specializes in all skin conditions. She treats patients in person and via telemedicine.

Jennifer is appreciated at Kessel Dermatology for both her knowledge of the field of dermatology and her gentle and kind demeanor.

Savy Guthrie, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Kessel Dermatology located in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. She is state-licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Savy has been a dedicated member of the Kessel Dermatology team since 2006 and has been practicing medicine since 2000. 

Savy holds a master’s degree from The University of Nebraska in physician assistant studies, a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University in Physician Assistant Studies, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Temple University in physiology. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and has attained Diplomate status by completing a rigorous dermatologist-developed course program.

As a cosmetic injector, Savy combines two decades of dermatology experience, knowledge of facial anatomy, skill, and technical precision with her artistic background to create unmatched natural results. Erasing the line between medicine and artistry, she takes pride in her creativity and views every happy patient as a masterpiece. Savy provides her patients with the most innovative injection techniques by continually attending hands-on training courses by the industry’s leading instructors.

With patient safety and comfort in mind, Savy is one of the first providers in our region to use blunt-tipped microcannulas for the administration of most facial fillers rather than sharp needles. These microcannulas allow for the precise placement of fillers without piercing underlying blood vessels and nerves. In doing so, this advanced technique couples the highest safety with incredible results while yielding less bruising, downtime, and discomfort.

When not seeing patients, Savy practices Reiki, is an aspiring fiction author and devoted mother of two. 

To better serve the diverse communities of New Jersey, Savy is fluent in both English and Greek.

To request an appointment with Savy and the team at Kessel Dermatology, call the office or request an appointment online today.

Alena Otero, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant practicing at Kessel Dermatology located in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. She has been a valued member of the Kessel Dermatology team for five years and enjoys caring for the dermatological needs of individuals living in and around Mercer County. 

Alena enjoys practicing both medical and surgical dermatology. she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College at Rutgers University in 2002 and obtained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is a member of the Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

To request an appointment with Alena and the Kessel Dermatology team, call the office or request an appointment online today. 

Melissa Przemieniecki, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, is a credentialed and board-certified family nurse practitioner at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. Her mission is to provide high-quality dermatology services to individuals living in and around Mercer County. 

Melissa boasts a degree in family practice. She comes to Kessel Dermatology with a decade of experience treating patients across the lifespan, ranging from infants to adults. Melissa graduated from The College of New Jersey with honors and went on to practice emergency medicine after graduating. She has an extensive medical background and brings a unique skill set to the team at Kessel Dermatology. 

Born and raised in Hamilton, New Jersey, Melissa is passionate about serving her hometown community. In her free time outside of the office, Melissa enjoys hiking, fishing, and spending time outdoors with her family.

To schedule an appointment with Melissa and the exceptional team at Kessel Dermatology, call the office or request an appointment online today.

Joshua Freedman, MD, MS, is a nationally recognized innovator in the field of dermatology and a board-certified dermatologist at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatological Surgeons, American Contact Dermatitis Society, and Florida Society of Dermatological Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in surgery and medicine in New Jersey and Florida.

Dr. Freedman trained as a dermatologist at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, in the prestigious department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, which is ranked among the Nation’s Top Ten Programs (US News & World Report 2015). During his training, he received numerous institutional and national awards for his inventions and innovations in cutting-edge dermatological technology for early skin cancer detection. Dr. Freedman completed his Medical education at Rush University Medical College and his internal medicine internship training at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital. While at Rush University, he served as the president of the Medical Student Surgery Group and researched at the Craniofacial Center for Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Freedman graduated from Drexel University with dual master’s degrees in electrical and biomedical engineering and continues to explore new ways to utilize technology to enhance dermatological care.

Dr. Freedman greatly enjoys and continues to seek out volunteer opportunities to give back to his community. He has received grants from the American Academy of Dermatology to support volunteer work in Native American Health Services on reservations in Chinle and Tsaile, Arizona. Dr. Freedman has provided volunteer service for Florida Keys Health Fairs and Camillus House Homeless Shelter. Dr. Freedman served as a student director for the Community Health Clinic in Chicago, which provided weekly free clinical care to the uninsured, and founded a new clinic that continues to serve uninsured Chicagoans today.

Dr. Freedman is originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and is happy to return to and serve this area’s medical and surgical dermatological needs.

Efrain Morales, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, is a credentialed and board-certified family nurse practitioner at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. 

Efrain earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Nursing from The College of New Jersey. With over 20 cumulative years of clinical experience, Efrain has excelled and held leadership roles in a diverse range of clinical settings, including community health, pediatrics, psychiatry, medical/surgical, oncology, forensics, and critical care.

After obtaining his nurse practitioner accreditation, Efrain trained exclusively in dermatology with Dr. Kessel for an additional two years before becoming a Kessel Dermatology provider. 

Efrain prides himself in his attention to accurate diagnoses and precise and personalized treatment, with an emphasis on the holistic care of the person. He also provides bilingual care for the Spanish-speaking community around Hamilton Square. 

To schedule an appointment with Efrain and the team at Kessel Dermatology, call the office or request an appointment online today.

Dr. Jennifer LaRusso, a native of New Jersey, graduated with her degree in medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ).  After graduation she completed an internship and residency in Family Medicine at UMDNJ. 
 
Realizing that her true passion in medicine was dermatology, Dr. LaRusso then completed a clinical pharmacology fellowship with Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia while concurrently performing translational research in dermatology under the world renowned physician and researcher, Jouni Uitto, M.D., Ph.D. 
 
Dr. LaRusso’s research focus was on an inherited skin disease PXE (Psuedoxanthoma elasticum.)  After finishing the clinical pharmacology fellowship, Dr. LaRusso entered a dermatology residency at Thomas Jefferson where she continued her work.  She has published numerous articles and has received multiple accolades for her research in PXE, including the Johson-Beerman Award, the Everett C. Fox Residents & Fellows Award and the Stelwagon Prize.
 
During her time spent in the laboratory, Dr. LaRusso decided to pursue a fellowship in Mohs surgery.  She trained under Dr. Roger Ceilley in West Des Moines, Iowa.  Dr. Ceilley, former president of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Mohs Surgery, was a student of Frederic E. Mohs and is board certified in dermatology and dermatopathology.  Working with Dr. Ceilley, Dr. LaRusso received stellar training in both dermatopathology and reconstructive surgery.
 
After completing her fellowship through the American College of Mohs Surgery in Iowa, Dr. LaRusso and her family returned to the east coast.  She has worked as a traveling Mohs surgeon for numerous dermatology offices in NJ, PA, and DE.  By traveling to different offices, Dr. LaRusso has acquired valuable insight and experience on how successful dermatology practices operate.