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Dr. Gotsiridze is a board certified dermatologist. She enjoys all aspects of medical and surgical dermatology.  She appreciates the importance of skin evaluation and disease detection, as skin conditions can frequently be the first sign of systemic diseases. She conducts very thorough skin examinations and enjoys skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. She understands how skin health can impact her patients’ self-esteem and quality of life and works hard alongside each of her patient to achieve their desired goals.  She loves caring for all age groups.  She is very passionate about educating her patients and strives to provide excellent patient care that is unique to each patient. 

Dr. Gotsiridze received her bachelor’s degree in Biology and master’s degree in Molecular Biology from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She obtained her medical degree from SUNY at Buffalo. She completed her internship at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, and then received her dermatology training at Saint Louis University in Missouri. She has presented her research at national dermatology conferences in multiple occasions, and she practiced in Rochester, New York for four years prior to moving to Northern Virginia.   

When she is not at work, she loves spending time with her husband and three daughters. She enjoys traveling, going to parks with her daughters, cooking and trying out new restaurants.  

She is a fellow of American Academy of Dermatology and American Contact Dermatitis Society, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Sarika Snell MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Integrated Dermatology of 19th Street, with an office in Washington, DC. Dr. Snell has extensive clinical training and experience in many areas of dermatology, including general and surgical dermatology. 

Though she is originally from the DC area, she pursued her bachelor’s degree at the University of Virginia. She then earned her medical degree from Georgetown University and completed her specialty training in dermatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 

Dr. Snell completed an oncology (with a focus on melanoma) fellowship at the Washington Hospital Center, where she received additional training in pigmented lesions, dermoscopy, and melanoma detection. She has been named “Washingtonian Top Doctor” by the Washingtonian magazine. 

As a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Washington D.C. Dermatological Society, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society, Dr. Snell is dedicated to maintaining up-to-date medical insight on the latest advances in dermatology. 

Dr. Snell is an accomplished dermatologist who has presented at national dermatology conferences, as well as a published author in peer reviewed journals and textbooks. She has a special interest in skin cancer detection and treating medical dermatological conditions. However, she is passionate about cosmetic dermatology and enjoys performing aesthetic treatments using Botox®, fillers, lasers, microneedling, and other cosmetic techniques.  

When Dr. Snell is not at the office caring for her patients, she loves to travel and spend time with her husband and kids.

Dr. Clinzo Mickle is a board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in Cosmetic, Laser and Dermatologic surgery. His clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatments all aspects of medical dermatology as well as cosmetic dermatology. 

Dr. Mickle was an honor graduate from South Carolina State University and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina where he was the recipient of numerous academic scholarships. He completed his intern year at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia and went onto complete a specialized research fellowship in dermatology at Duke University Medical Center. He also completed a one-year Melanoma Clinical Fellowship at the Washington Hospital Center before starting his dermatology training at Howard University Hospital where he was elected as Chief Resident. 

After residency, Dr. Mickle completed a prestigious fellowship in laser, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology in Boston, Massachusetts where he was trained by dermatologic surgeons from Harvard, Yale, and Boston University. 

He has presented nationally and has served as an author of several articles as well as a text book chapter in Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy. He was invited to be a Guest Editor of the "Frontiers in Dermatologic Surgery" issue of Seminars of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Mickle is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

Catherine Uglietta is a certified dermatology Physician Assistant. She attended the University of Michigan, where she earned her B.S. in Microbiology. She then completed her graduate studies at South College where she received a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Upon graduation she became certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants. Catherine is licensed in both Washington D.C. and the state of Virginia. She began her career in general and cosmetic dermatology in Ashburn and Warrenton, VA.

She takes pride in staying up to date on the latest advances in medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is involved on both a local and national level with professional associations such as the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Catherine is a patient advocate and strives to provide high-quality, personalized care for all her patients.

In her free time, Catherine enjoys running, travelling, hiking, and trying new restaurants.

Dr. Sebastian DeMarco is a board-certified Dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. He was born and raised in Greenville, North Carolina. His undergraduate education was completed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated with highest distinction and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society as a Junior. After college, he attended medical school in his hometown with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Dr. DeMarco earned a dual Medical Doctor and Master of Business Administration (MD/MBA) degree, and was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. DeMarco completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and graduated from Dermatology residency from Rutgers University. He then completed a dual-accredited fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology in New York City at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. DeMarco also worked in private practice in New York for two years before moving to the Washington DC area in 2023 to work with Integrated Dermatology.

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.

As a leading, board-certified family dermatologist, Eleanor Y. Ford, MD, has spent 35 years helping patients to look and feel their best. Dr. Ford treats patients of all ages at her practice, Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Along with diagnosing and curing skin conditions, she educates patients about how to best care for their skin. She offers treatment for conditions including acne, moles, skin cancer, eczema, and psoriasis and offers cosmetic treatments such as body contouring, Botox®, and laser hair removal.

Dr. Ford earned her bachelor’s degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her medical degree at the New Jersey Medical School and residencies in both internal medicine and dermatology at East Orange Veterans Hospital and University Hospital Newark respectively. She also served as chief resident at Howard University Hospital.

She’s a member of the Washington DC Dermatology Society, the Montgomery County Medical Society, the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Ford has been listed one of the top dermatologists in the DC Metropolitan area by consumer reporting.

Dr. Ford and her team are committed to delivering high-quality services with a personal touch. Each patient has a unique experience, and Dr. Ford and her team tailor their approaches and treatment plans to address the specific needs of individuals. The team also understands that no one likes to be kept waiting and work hard to keep wait times to a minimum.

If you’re concerned about your skin, be it signs of aging or a suspicious mole, make an appointment with Dr. Ford at Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center by phone or online today. New patients are welcome and most major forms of insurance are accepted.

Lorena Dollani M.D specializes in both Dermatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Dollani’s scope of practice includes medical dermatology for both children and adults, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Dollani grew up in Massachusetts. She earned her B.S. in Microbiology, with the highest honors of Summa Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and her M.D at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Dollani was also inducted in the Gold Humanism Medical Honor Society for her excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication.

Dr. Dollani then completed a rigorous five-year combined residency in Dermatology and Internal Medicine at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Resident during her last year of training. During her residency she trained at Children’s National Medical Center, National Institutes of Health, and INOVA Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center. Dr. Dollani has presented at multiple state and national conferences and authored multiple manuscripts in scholarly journals in dermatology.

She is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Dollani looks forward to treating patients of all ages at District Dermatology, by providing the highest quality evidence-based, patient centered medical care. Having trained in both Dermatology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Dollani has experience across both disciplines which aids in caring for patients with complex dermatologic illnesses. Dr. Dollani is passionate about treating dermatological diseases early so that less complications occur down the line for example early treatment of acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis as well as early detection of skin cancers.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Dollani is an avid foodie and traveler. Along with her husband, she owns a small chocolate shop in Washington DC, where they curate chocolates from around the world. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her 3-year-old son.

Sanna Ronkainen, M.D, F.A.A.D. is a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Ronkainen is a Northern Virginia native, born and raised in Fairfax County. She graduated from St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, and earned her B.A. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Upon graduation from Rice, she was awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship--a grant to pursue research through travel in a topic of personal interest--studying type 1 diabetes. During her fellowship she traveled to Argentina, Tonga, India, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Tanzania. She returned to Washington, DC for medical school at Georgetown University, where she graduated cum laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society as recognition of her academic excellence.

Dr. Ronkainen then completed a five-year combined residency in Dermatology and Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota, where she participated in the global health track and served as Chief Resident during her final year. During her residency she was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award and was inducted in the Gold Humanism Medical Honor Society for her enthusiasm for teaching medical students.

Prior to joining District Dermatology, Dr. Ronkainen served as an assistant professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine and worked at the Medstar Washington Hospital Center Department of Dermatology. Dr. Ronkainen is delighted to serve her home community. She enjoys caring for patients with a wide variety of skin concerns and is committed to developing tailored treatment plans for each of her patients. Dr. Ronkainen has you covered for your skin care needs, whether performing a thorough skin check for concerning growths, managing sudden rashes or chronic skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis & acne). When not seeing patients, Dr. Ronkainen enjoys crafting, indoor gardening, and spending time with her young family.

Olivia Schenck, M.D., F.A.A.D. is a board-certified dermatologist. She was born and raised in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She attended Princeton University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular Biology and certificate in Chinese Cultural Studies. She earned her M.D. from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for her academic achievements. She completed both her preliminary internal medicine residency and dermatology residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. During her residency she received training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Prior to joining District Dermatology, Dr. Schenck served as an assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology, seeing patients in clinic while teaching residents and medical students. During her time with the department, she served as the Medical Student Clerkship Director for Dermatology and served on the UVA Medical School Admissions Committee. During her years with the department, she earned Patient Experience Provider Awards for her commitment to exceptional quality in patient care. Dr. Schenck is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and has authored multiple manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals in dermatology.

Dr. Schenck is passionate about providing the highest quality patient care and truly appreciates getting to know and connecting with her patients. Her clinical practice encompasses the breadth of general medical dermatology, with a special interest in acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer screening, and women’s health. She lives in Arlington, VA with her husband Dr. Robert Schenck, a local gastroenterologist, and their 2 sons. She enjoys spending time with her family exploring the beautiful northern Virginia and DC area.

Dr. Monique Chheda is a board certified dermatologist. She is a native of Chicago. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where she graduated with honors. She went on to complete her medical school education at the University of Illinois - Chicago Medical School, where she graduated at the top of her class, being accepted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Chicago, where she also served as Chief Resident in her final year.

She has been in both academic and private practice since completing her training, practicing in Maryland and New Jersey prior to joining District Dermatology. Dr. Chheda is passionate about providing high-quality dermatologic care for her patients. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and her interests in medical dermatology include acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer screening and treatment. She also has a special interest in hair loss and conditions in skin of color.

She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, serving previously on the Young Physicians Committee, and is a published scientific author. When not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children. She is also an award-winning children’s book author!

Board-certified dermatologist Al Damavandy, MD provides the highest quality medical and cosmetic skin care available to patients of all ages. As a skin cancer expert who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and skin reconstruction, Dr. Damavandy uses his expert training in dermatological oncology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and procedural dermatology at District Dermatology in McLean, Virginia.

Dr. Damavandy underwent rigorous fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology at one of the most prestigious programs in the country at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Before his fellowship, Dr. Damavandy attended the accelerated, seven-year dual BA/MD program at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. There he earned his undergraduate degree in biology, summa cum laude, and graduated as the valedictorian of his medical school class.

Dr. Damavandy went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He completed his residency training in dermatology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

Dr. Damavandy lectures nationally on the topics of cutaneous oncology and reconstructive surgery and has served in national leadership positions in the field of dermatology. He has also authored several manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, as well as book chapters. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American College of Mohs Surgery, as well as the Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, and Gold Humanism Medical Honor Societies. He has also been listed on the Top Doctors list of the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines multiple times. He has been recognized multiple times as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian, Northern Virginia, Arlington, and DC magazines

Dr. Damavandy is passionate about preventing and curing skin cancer gently and compassionately. His work at District Dermatology uses a patient-centered approach and displays his dedication to providing world-class care and comprehensive treatment solutions. Dr. Damavandy lives with his wife, local pediatrician Dr. Florencia Segura, in McLean, Virginia. They enjoy running, spending time with their families and friends, traveling, and participating in their local community and parish.