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Daniel Reyes-Villa, MD, is an experienced family physician with over 25 years of experience who leads the team of aesthetic specialists at Cataleya Aesthetics in San Jose, California. Dr. Reyes-Villa and his wife, Olga Dzhulay, RN, BSN, have a passion for patient care and are committed to meeting the aesthetic needs of both men and women in the Bay Area.

Dr. Reyes-Villa began his formal education in his native country of Colombia. During his training, he worked closely with numerous plastic surgeons and developed a love of aesthetic medicine. After coming to the United States, he completed his residency in family medicine at AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago.

In 2008, he moved to San Jose, where he gained valuable experience as a family physician with the San Jose Medical Group. Later, he worked as the medical director at Evergreen Urgent Care in San Jose until he began his independent practice. 

Dr. Reyes-Villa believes the best approach to patient care is holistic treatments that benefit both the physical and emotional well-being of men and women. His practice offers body contouring, laser hair removal, skin tightening, microneedling, vein treatments, and more using technologically advanced aesthetic services. 

Dr. Reyes-Villa is passionate about fine arts. In his free time, he enjoys playing various musical instruments, composing songs, and getting his three children involved. He has recently created the Norma Villa Foundation in honor of his mother’s legacy, which supports and encourages folkloric expression in Colombia.

Dr. Reyes-Villa is a passionate and experienced physician with an expert team who have the desire to empower and inspire men and women to reach their aesthetic goals. 

Richard J. Schmidt, MD, FACOG, is a reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, as well as the medical director and laboratory program director at NOVA IVF in Mountain View, California. Dr. Schmidt has committed more than 25 years to delivering excellent patient-centered fertility care to his patients at NOVA IVF. His expertise in the field and drive to excel have resulted in thousands of babies and recognition as one of the state’s most successful fertility doctors.

Dr. Schmidt began his medical career as an engineering and biochemistry undergraduate at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, and earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency and subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California, as well as at NOVA IVF.

For the board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, it’s all about his philosophy of practicing medicine. Dr. Schmidt believes that superior care and the best prognosis only happen when physicians take an individualized, holistic approach and build strong, trusting relationships with their patients. He takes the time to get to know each unique patient so that he can use that depth of connection to design an individualized treatment plan that gives his patients the best chance of having a child. Dr. Schmidt and his team strive to make NOVA IVF a comfortable and positive environment for all of their patients.

 

Shawn VanGronigen is a National Commission Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology. Shawn was a registered respiratory therapist for 16 years prior to graduating from the University of California Davis with a degree as a Physician Assistant.  He sees patients in our Hanford and Visalia locations and treats a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, rashes, eczema, and warts, as well as general skin exams and biopsies.

Robert Leposavic, MD, is a board-certified general dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery. He is a board-certified Mohs surgeon with certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. He currently sees patients at LUX Dermatology, located in Sparks, Nevada, and with offices across California in Stockton, Manteca, Santa Barbara, Porterville, Hanford, and Visalia. 

Dr. Leposavic earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry, graduating summa cum laude from the University of California at Berkeley. He then attended the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, and a dermatology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Before becoming a dermatologist, Dr. Leposavic was a Chemical Engineer at IBM in San Jose, California, for four years, where he developed thin-film magnetic heads and received four Outstanding Achievement awards. 

He began practicing dermatology in 2000 in Topeka, Kansas, and has since been practicing in California and Nevada. Dr. Leposavic practiced dermatology for sixteen years at the Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic in Santa Barbara, California. In 2005, he became a partner of Desert Dermatology in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

In addition to practicing dermatology, Dr. Leposavic has given presentations and multiple lectures on a variety of topics, such as mast cells and Basophil, the molecular mechanisms of cell signaling and dermatology. He was also a Principal Investigator for the Enbrel EASE Study from 2004 to 2005. 

Dr. Leposavic is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society, and Santa Barbara Medical Society.  

Daisy Hoffert, PA-C, MPAS, is a skilled physician assistant specializing in dermatology at LUX Dermatology in Reno, Nevada. She brings over 12 years of experience as a physician assistant and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 

Daisy is a Northern Nevada native who received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada at Reno and completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Touro University in Nevada. Daisy has specialized in medical and surgical dermatology for five years and trained under a Mohs surgeon for several years with a focus on moderate to complex surgical repairs. She also brings a vast array of experience from her years working in multiple fields, including emergency medicine, pain management, hospitalist medicine, in the Department of Corrections, and as part of a team at the US McMurdo Station in Antarctica. 

Dedicated to patient education, Daisy encourages her patients to be active participants in their care. As a result, she prides herself on being an advocate for her patients with a focus on navigating the complex and ever-changing health care system. She provides appropriate and effective treatments while maintaining her patient’s quality of life. 

When she’s not working, Daisy volunteers for skin cancer screenings with the Carson Tahoe Hospital Cancer Center. She is also an avid world traveler and loves spending time outdoors hiking, cycling, camping, golfing, and spending time with family. 

Daisy is affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants.   

Dr. Anthony Badame grew up in San Jose, California. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in dermatology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Badame's achievements include Tulane University's Top Medical Graduate Award, election into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and Louisiana's Outstanding Dermatologic Research Award. He was chosen among his peers as a Top Doctor of Silicon Valley and was elected into the prestigious Best Doctors of America. Dr. Badame is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is adjunct clinical assistant professor at Stanford University and is on the medical staff at O'Connor Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Badame belongs to the Santa Clara County Medical Association and the California Medical Association.

From concerns regarding skin cancer to the latest anti-aging treatments, having a dermatologist you know and trust is vital to your skin’s health.

Bruce Saal, MD, is a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist with vast experience in both traditional dermatologic services and the newest, most cutting-edge procedures. Los Gatos Dermatology in Los Gatos, California, pioneered anti-aging laser treatments for the last forty years and continues to do so today.

Whether patients are seeking treatment for a physical condition, such as rosacea or acne scarring, or if they’re interested in the newest FDA-approved body contouring technique, Dr. Saal has the skill and experience needed to deliver outstanding results.

He began his educational career at Harpur College at the State University of New York, graduating with a degree in chemistry. He then attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans before completing his internship at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center in Los Angeles. He stayed at USC to complete his dermatology residency.

Dr. Saal founded Los Gatos Dermatology in 1976 and, for the past forty-seven years, has been an honored example of what it takes to succeed in the field.

He co-organized the first laser surgery clinic at Stanford University, Department of Dermatology, and continues to be a recognized leader in both laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Saal also lectures at various dermatology educational forums, both nationally and abroad.

Professionally, Dr. Saal is board-certified by both the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology. He holds a fellowship at the American Board of Laser Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He’s also a fellow at the American Society of Dermatopathology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Michelle Fiore, MD, CM, is a highly skilled and experienced cosmetic and medical dermatologist at Fiore Dermatology in San Carlos, California. Dr. Fiore has been practicing for over 30 years and is devoted to providing all her patients with high-quality, personalized care.

Her undergraduate and graduate work in Botany and Phytochemistry, as well as her medical degree as Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery, were all completed at Mcgill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

She went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at Albany Medical Center (Albany Med) in Albany, New York, and The Medical Center Hospital of Vermont (UVM Medical Center) in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Fiore completed her Dermatology residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Fiore is a past Medical Director of the Psoriasis Research Institute (Stanford Psoriasis Clinic) in Palo Alto, California, and is an Associate of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and has been a Bay Area resident for more than 30 years. She enjoys arts and crafts projects and gardening in her free time. 

Dr. Fiore loves caring for her patients and having a personal connection with them.

Reema Patel, MPA, PA-C, is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Reema sees patients at Fiore Dermatology in San Carlos, California.

She is a graduate of Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Reema  Patel has over 12 years of experience in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology. Prior to her work at  Fiore Dermatology, Reema worked in the emergency room as a physician assistant. She has also worked for several years in a cosmetic plastic surgery office, gaining extensive experience in aesthetic dermatology, which includes Botox and filler treatments, leg vein injections, laser treatments, hair loss and restoration with PRP, microneedling with PRP, IPL, Sculptra injections, Ultherapy treatments, and chemical peels,

Reema Patel offers expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. At home, she is raising two beautiful boys with her husband. In her free time, she loves to exercise and travel.

She welcomes all patients into the practice and looks forward to caring for them.

Penny Ng, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, is a certified and licensed nurse practitioner in cosmetic and medical dermatology at Fiore Dermatology in San Carlos, California. 

A native of the Bay Area, Penny Ng was born and raised in San Francisco. After completing her Bachelor of Science and Nursing at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) in 2013, Penny  moved to Los Angeles to further her training at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center’s Nurse Residency Program, where she then worked as an ICU nurse for several years.

During her time at UCLA, Penny Ng decided to become a Nurse Practitioner and had a special interest in Dermatology. After completing her Master’s in Nursing at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, she gained her dermatology experience by working as a Registered Nurse in Stanford Health Care’s Dermatology Department. 

Subsequently, she worked as a nurse practitioner at Golden State Dermatology in the East Bay offices and then Aesthetic Dermatology and Skin Cancer in San Francisco and Mill Valley.

In her spare time, Penny collects exotic plants and volunteers for animal welfare organizations. She is also currently working on her Doctorate of Nurse Practitioning

Penny Ng comes to Fiore Dermatology with the goal of providing excellence in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care.

A board-certified dermatologist, Michael J. Dans, MD, PhD, provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care at San Francisco Dermatology in downtown San Francisco near Union Square. He treats all skin conditions, from acne to infections to scarring. By offering personalized care, he helps each patient achieve better skin health and improved appearance.

Dr. Dans received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of California, Davis before earning his combined MD/PhD degree at New York University School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his dermatology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

As an expert in his field, Dr. Dans has published numerous scientific and medical articles and book chapters about skin diseases and treatments. In addition to being on staff at California Pacific Medical Center, he teaches the next generation of physicians as a clinical instructor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco.

In his free time, Dr. Dans enjoys skiing, hiking, and mountain biking with his family.

At Hair Doc, a hair restoration practice in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California, double board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Peter Panagotacos, MD, helps patients make major strides in hair growth after diseases and injuries or because of hereditary hair loss. Dr. Panagotacos has over 50 years of experience in surgical and medical treatments and is a highly respected specialist in his field. 

Dr. Panagotacos earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in 1968. He completed an internship at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, California, before moving to New Orleans, Louisiana, for his dermatology residency training at Louisiana State University Charity Hospital. 

Before opening his private dermatology practice in 1974, Dr. Panagotacos served as a dermatologist in the United States Army with the distinction of being the final doctor drafted for the Vietnam War. Since then, he has treated countless patients and has taught as an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF). 

Dr. Panagotacos is the head of dermatology at St. Mary’s Medical Center and lectures nationally and internationally on hair transplantation. He’s board-certified by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

At Hair Doc, Dr. Panagotacos offers a diverse range of treatments and services for hair loss. He assesses each patient before building an individualized treatment plan that may include follicular unit extraction (FUE) using the first ARTAS® iX robotic hair transplant system on the West Coast, follicular unit transplantation (FUT), platelet-rich plasma injections, laser caps, or prescriptions, such as for minoxidil and finasteride. 

While Dr. Panagotacos dedicates the majority of his time to his patients at Hair Doc, he also maintains a private estate in Greece where his family produces Lykovouno Olive Oil. 

Dr. Panagotacos welcomes new and returning patients at Hair Doc. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.