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I am competent in providing care in a family medicine setting as well as an urgent care setting. I practice complementary medicine which includes the use of traditional methods and also alternative therapies such as the use of herbs. I also put a lot of focus on preventive healthcare and lifestyle modifications. In almost every case when patients make lifestyle modifications they can reduce the dose of their medications or discontinue them. My goal is to work with my patients to provide an individualized care plan that meets their needs and provides an optimal quality of life.

Salvar vidas es mi pasion & Saving lives is my passion. La Vida is Beautiful, by Niuvys

With healthcare becoming more expensive, many residents of Lehigh Acres and throughout Southwest Florida are concerned about obtaining high quality medical services within a realistic budget. 

Galenus Group is a group medical practice founded to deliver outstanding care within an affordable cost structure, where the team of practitioners shares a passion for personalized care. They also take great pride in offering cutting-edge health services using state-of-the-art medical technology, from primary care to outpatient services.

Preventive care is a central focus, including comprehensive annual physical exams, laboratory services, and onsite blood draws. When health issues arise, acute care options through the medical clinic focus on diagnosing symptoms swiftly and putting patients on an immediate treatment track. 

Patients with one or more chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, rely on chronic care management to improve their quality of life. With proper care and diligence, patients can even reduce their risk of negative outcomes related to chronic disease.  

The physicians, medical support staff, and administrative professionals at Galenus Group share a dedication to keeping members of their community as healthy and happy as possible. The practice motto, “Great physicians & quality care you can trust,” is exemplified through each and every patient interaction.

Galenus Group offers value-based payment structures designed to make high quality care accessible and affordable. 

The practice is a proud partner of Aetna Medicare and offers Medicare annual wellness exams and low or no deductibles or copayments in certain circumstances. Patients have access to telemedicine services in addition to a 24/7 nurse advice hotline.

Residents of Lehigh Acres and the rest of Southwest Florida can learn more about the benefits available through Galenus Group by booking an initial visit online or by phone.

George is a board-certified physician assistant, specializing in dermatology since 2017. Originally from New England, he graduated from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. He subsequently spent several years working as a dermatology medical assistant prior to obtaining his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University. He continued to strengthen his education by completing one of the only dermatology fellowship programs available for physician assistants.

George conducts his skin exams utilizing dermoscopy. He enjoys educating patients and strives to provide the best experience possible for each visit. His dermatologic interests include surgical excisions, as well as the management of skin cancers, acne, and various dermatoses.

George enjoys tennis, traveling, skiing, and spending time with his wife and dogs.

Education

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA
• Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience - Stonehill College, North Easton, MA

Professional Certifications and Licensures

• Florida State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Professional Affiliations

• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• American Academy of Physician Assistants

Stina McKenna, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined Associates in Dermatology in 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Science in behavioral neuroscience and minor in marine biology from Northeastern University in Boston, MA and then completed her Master of Medical Science degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, where she graduated with summa cum laude academic standing.  

Stina continued her training by working with several board-certified dermatologists and Mohs surgeons in the Greater Boston area to hone her skills to execute a variety of dermatologic surgical procedures. Stina was also awarded Diplomate Fellowship status with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) – representing the highest level of training for a Dermatology PA.   

Stina takes pride in conducting thorough skin examinations utilizing dermoscopy. She believes in taking the time necessary to educate her patients on their diagnoses and address all their questions and concerns. Stina emphasizes the importance of sun protection and formulates healthy skin care regimens for each of her patients. 

Stina McKenna, PA-C is accepting new patients at Associates in Dermatology at the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda offices. She works closely and in collaboration with Dr. Shari Skinner, MD and Dr. Laertes Manuelidis, MD to ensure her patients receive the highest quality of care. She sees adult and pediatric patients for all conditions of the hair, skin, and nails. 

Education 

• Master of Medical Science (summa cum laude) - Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 
• Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience (magnum cum laude) - Northeastern University, Boston, MA 

Professional Affiliations 

• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), Diplomate Fellow 
• Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (FSDPA), Fellow 
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Fellow  

Professional Certifications and Licensures

• Florida State Physician Assistant License 
• NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant 

Christal DiMarco, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined Associates in Dermatology in 2019.  As a Florida native she chose to attend Florida State University for her Associates degree and went on to Florida Gulf Coast University to major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She attended Nova Southeastern University for her Master of Medical Science and became a board-certified Physician Assistant in 2010.  

Christal has been working in Cape Coral, Florida as a Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology for the last 13 years.  She enjoys performing full skin evaluations as well as treating acne and warts. She is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, rashes, autoimmune disorders and other dermatologic conditions. She encourages patients to use sun protective methods while enjoying Florida’s beautiful outdoors. 

Christal DiMarco PA-C is now accepting new patients at Associates in Dermatology under the direct supervision of Keith Benbenisty, MD and Scott Crater, MD. Christal sees adults and pediatric patients for most all dermatologic conditions.

Education

• Master of Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University
• Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies-Biology from Florida Gulf Coast University
• Minor of Chemistry from Florida Gulf Coast University 

Professional Affiliations

• Florida State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant
• Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

George is a board-certified physician assistant, specializing in dermatology since 2017. Originally from New England, he graduated from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. He subsequently spent several years working as a dermatology medical assistant prior to obtaining his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University. He continued to strengthen his education by completing one of the only dermatology fellowship programs available for physician assistants.

George conducts his skin exams utilizing dermoscopy. He enjoys educating patients and strives to provide the best experience possible for each visit. His dermatologic interests include surgical excisions, as well as the management of skin cancers, acne, and various dermatoses.

George enjoys tennis, traveling, skiing, and spending time with his wife and dogs.

Education

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA
• Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience - Stonehill College, North Easton, MA

Professional Certifications and Licensures

• Florida State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Professional Affiliations

• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• American Academy of Physician Assistants

Stina McKenna, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined Associates in Dermatology in 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Science in behavioral neuroscience and minor in marine biology from Northeastern University in Boston, MA and then completed her Master of Medical Science degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, where she graduated with summa cum laude academic standing.  

Stina continued her training by working with several board-certified dermatologists and Mohs surgeons in the Greater Boston area to hone her skills to execute a variety of dermatologic surgical procedures. Stina was also awarded Diplomate Fellowship status with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) – representing the highest level of training for a Dermatology PA.   

Stina takes pride in conducting thorough skin examinations utilizing dermoscopy. She believes in taking the time necessary to educate her patients on their diagnoses and address all their questions and concerns. Stina emphasizes the importance of sun protection and formulates healthy skin care regimens for each of her patients. 

Stina McKenna, PA-C is accepting new patients at Associates in Dermatology at the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda offices. She works closely and in collaboration with Dr. Shari Skinner, MD and Dr. Laertes Manuelidis, MD to ensure her patients receive the highest quality of care. She sees adult and pediatric patients for all conditions of the hair, skin, and nails. 

Education 

• Master of Medical Science (summa cum laude) - Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 
• Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience (magnum cum laude) - Northeastern University, Boston, MA 

Professional Affiliations 

• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), Diplomate Fellow 
• Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (FSDPA), Fellow 
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Fellow  

Professional Certifications and Licensures

• Florida State Physician Assistant License 
• NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant 

Christal DiMarco, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined Associates in Dermatology in 2019.  As a Florida native she chose to attend Florida State University for her Associates degree and went on to Florida Gulf Coast University to major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She attended Nova Southeastern University for her Master of Medical Science and became a board-certified Physician Assistant in 2010.  

Christal has been working in Cape Coral, Florida as a Physician Assistant, specializing in dermatology for the last 13 years.  She enjoys performing full skin evaluations as well as treating acne and warts. She is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, rashes, autoimmune disorders and other dermatologic conditions. She encourages patients to use sun protective methods while enjoying Florida’s beautiful outdoors. 

Christal DiMarco PA-C is now accepting new patients at Associates in Dermatology under the direct supervision of Keith Benbenisty, MD and Scott Crater, MD. Christal sees adults and pediatric patients for most all dermatologic conditions.

Education

• Master of Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University
• Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies-Biology from Florida Gulf Coast University
• Minor of Chemistry from Florida Gulf Coast University 

Professional Affiliations

• Florida State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant
• Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

Christine Mackie, MD, is a trusted family medicine physician at Excellence Medical Centers, LLC. Dr. Mackie provides comprehensive care for patients in Cape Coral, Florida. She offers general primary care services alongside targeted treatments to help patients living with diabetes, hypertension, hormonal imbalances, and weight loss issues.

Dr. Mackie completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology, a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry, and a Bachelor's of Arts in Spanish. She continued her studies at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, also in Tucson.

Throughout her education, Dr. Mackie learned to value the trust a patient places in their physician. As a result, she always views her patients as whole individuals and not merely diagnoses or numbers. She is grateful for the professors she had along the way who shaped her approach to medicine.

After completing her medical training at the Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation in Iowa, Dr. Mackie relocated to Florida due to her love of the ocean and the sun (but always with sunscreen!). In her 16 years of serving the Lee County, Florida, community Dr. Mackie has gained a solid reputation for her dedication to her patients and commitment to excellence in medicine.

Dr. Mackie is the very proud mother of 5 and grandmother of 9. When she isn't busy treating her patients at Excellence Medical Centers, LLC, she enjoys spending time with family, being in the water, cooking, and reading.