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Deirdre Cannon, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant providing high-quality care to patients at Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists in Derby and Trumbull, Connecticut. 

Deirdre received her bachelor’s degree in health science from Quinnipiac University in 2004, followed by her master’s degree in physician assistant studies in 2006 from the same university.

Deirdre has been working in private practice dermatology since 2006. She joined Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists in 2014 and enjoys treating a wide array of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and skin cancer. At the practice, Deirdre aims to educate her patients on general skin health and skin cancer prevention. 

Philanthropy is very important to Deirdre. She has spent time in both Kenya, as well as India, providing diagnosis and treatment of dermatology conditions in rural communities, education to community members, and training the local clinicians to be able to diagnose and treat. 

Deirdre is also an adjunct professor in the physician assistant program at Quinnipiac University.

Maria Joyce Rowena Bernabe, MD, is a dermatologist with Dermatology Associates of Central NJ in Old Bridge, Freehold, and Union, New Jersey.

Dr. Bernabe is licensed in family practice. She holds certification in radiation therapy of basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. Dr. Bernabe is also certified in cosmetic procedures.

Initially trained in the Philippines, Dr. Bernabe graduated from Ateneo de Davao University, Davao Medical School Foundation with a bachelor’s degree in biology and Doctor of Medicine degree. In the United States, she studied in the Ghent Family Medicine Residency Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, where all her electives were in dermatology.

When she’s not working, Dr. Bernabe loves to spend time with her family and friends. She’s an avid reader and enjoys a wide range of music, including classical, jazz, and Filipino music. She enjoys photographing and arranging flowers and growing orchids. Sports are also a favorite, as she enjoys cheering on the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and baseball’s New York Yankees

Aton M. Holzer, MD, FAAD, FACMS, is a seasoned Mohs surgeon who is the Director of Mohs Surgery in the Department of Dermatology at Tel Aviv-Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, a major academic hospital in the heart of a bustling metropolis, where he supervises a busy Mohs unit with three surgeons, residents and student rotators, and also serves as director of the American College of Mohs Surgery Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) fellowship program.    Dr. Holzer was born and raised in Queens, New York. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yeshiva University, graduating summa cum laude, and went on to complete a master's degree in modern Jewish history. He then attended medical school at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, where he graduated with an M.D. with Honors in Research, and where he was awarded the prestigious “Good Physician” award. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, a four-year Research Track residency in dermatology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and a fellowship in Mohs Surgery and Procedural Dermatology at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas under the tutelage of Leonard H. Goldberg, MD. In the past, he has worked as a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon in both South Miami and Pembroke Pines, Florida and as a part-time teledermatology consultant for Refuah Health Center in Rockland County, New York.    Since 2015, he has divided his time between Israel and the United States. He commutes back to the U.S. one week per month to treat Mohs patients in our Spotswood, NJ office, as well as numerous other offices in the Northeast, mostly in communities that are relatively underserved by Mohs surgeons. He is a fellow member of the American College of Mohs Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology, and is a member of the Israel Medical Association. Dr. Holzer has authored a published chapter in a dermatology textbook and has authored and co-authored dozens of articles published in a variety of peer-reviewed journals. He has delivered talks and his work has been presented at national and international Mohs and dermatology conferences. He lives in Beit Shemesh, Israel with his wife and six children.

Dr. Alexander Shraga is a Board-Certified  Dermatologist who has been in practice since completing his residency training in 2003.  He studied medicine at the highly-regarded Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, earning his MD degree at one of the top medical schools in the country.   He also earned a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health.  He graduated from Hopkins with academic honors and was inducted into the Delta Omega honor society. Following medical school, he performed his Internship in Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Long Island Jewish Medical Center and completed his Residency in Dermatology at the New York Medical College program.     
   Dr. Shraga has received numerous awards and honors throughout his education and training. He has co-authored a textbook chapter and has published articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Journal of Skin and Aging.  He has delivered presentations at the New York Academy of Medicine and at the annual national meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.   On staff at Princeton Medical Center, he has served as a consultant on-call to the hospital and emergency room and has given lectures to resident physicians and medical students.  He has also served as Section Chief, Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine.  
   Dr. Shraga is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology; Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology; American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; Affiliate Member of the American Society for Mohs Surgery; Member of the International Society of Teledermatology; American Acne and Rosacea Society; and National Psoriasis Foundation. 
   He has been named Top Doctor by New Jersey Monthly Magazine; Castle Connolly/New York Magazine; and NJ Top Docs for several years.     
   He lives in New Jersey with his wife and 4 children.  Outside of work, he likes to exercise, go on hikes (with proper sun protection of course!), read, learn new things, and spend time with his family.  

Sarah Esposito, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Integrated Dermatology of NJ, located in Spotswood, NJ. 

Sarah received her bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of Delaware, where she earned a spot on the Dean's list. She then graduated with a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Seton Hall University, where she was awarded membership in the prestigious Alpha Eta Honors Society, the National Honors Society for Allied Health Practitioners. 

Prior to joining Integrated Dermatology of NJ, Sarah worked in emergency medicine for over three years. She has trained extensively in dermatology and has been an integral part of our practice since joining in 2014. In addition to medical dermatology, Sarah is skilled in the surgical removal of skin lesions.

To schedule an appointment with Sarah or another member of the Integrated Dermatology of NJ team, call the office or using the online booking feature today. 

Irina Milgram, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Integrated Dermatology of NJ, located in Spotswood, NJ. 

Irina received her bachelor's degree in biology from Bar-Ilan University in Tel-Aviv, Israel. She graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at UMDNJ School of Health-Related Professions, one of the top programs in the country. 

Prior to joining Integrated Dermatology of NJ, Irina worked in interventional cardiology catheter labs for seven years and in private practice with an endocrinologist for one year. She trained extensively in dermatology, which has been an important part of the practice since 2008. 

Irina was selected "America's Best in Medicine 2019" in recognition of her dedication and commitment to excellence in advancing medicine and providing quality patient care.

To schedule an appointment with Irina or another member of the team at Integrated Dermatology of NJ, call the office or using the online booking feature today. 

Lainey Ortiz, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Integrated Dermatology of NJ, located in Spotswood, NJ. 

Mrs. Ortiz received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The College of William and Mary and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from LIU in Brooklyn, New York. She is a member of The American Academy of Physician Assistants and The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Mrs. Ortiz specializes in treating and educating patients about various skin conditions, including but not limited to acne, eczema, rosacea, fungal infections, skin cancer, and warts. She takes pleasure in discussing skincare regimens and cosmetic treatments tailored to each individual’s skin matters. Acne and rosacea are two conditions she focuses on treating as she personally has encountered these difficult skin obstacles.

When Lainey isn’t treating patients, she loves to create fashionable outfits and design interiors. You can also find Lainey dancing salsa with her husband and venturing to the park with her rescue family dog.

 

“I understand that the importance of dermatology is beyond skin deep. It is my motivation to help my patients look and feel their absolute best,” says Mrs. Ortiz.

“Entiendo que la importancia de la dermatología va más allá de la profundidad de la piel. Es mi motivación ayudar mis pacientes a verse y sentirse lo major posible,” dice la señora Ortiz.

Adam Nabatian, MD, FAAD, FACMS, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing at Integrated Dermatology of NJ, located in Spotswood, NJ. 

Dr. Nabatian completed his undergraduate studies at New York University, graduating Magna cum laude with honors. He then attended UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and performed his residency in Dermatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then went on to complete an additional Mohs/Procedural Dermatology Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY, where he continues to serve as a clinical Instructor. Dr. Nabatian is also a clinic instructor at Montefiore Medical Center, where he teaches medical students and residents.

Dr. Nabatian has received numerous honors and awards and has contributed to the field with his research, publications, and presentations. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American College of Mohs Surgery. At Integrated Dermatology of NJ, his focus is on Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancer removal.