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Board-certified physician assistant and SDPA diplomate fellow Spencer Meier, MPAS, PA-C, has been practicing dermatology since graduating from Touro University Nevada in Henderson in 2011. Spencer is passionate about helping patients achieve healthier skin and is proud to serve Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of the team at Vivida Dermatology. He believes that having healthier skin increases confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life. 

Spencer has received exceptional training from numerous board-certified dermatologists and Mohs micrographic surgeons in both general surgical dermatology. He prides himself on keeping up with the latest developments in dermatology by attending multiple conferences yearly, which are held by some of the most well-respected dermatologists in the country. 

Spencer has helped conduct clinical trials for acne and is also a speaker on behalf of Aqua Pharmaceuticals. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and is fluent in Spanish. 

Spencer and his wife, Heidi, have one son, Beckham. Outside of work, he enjoys playing football and golf and cheering on his beloved Oakland -- soon to be Las Vegas -- Raiders.

Education:
CCFP-Certificant of the College of Family Physicians, Canada (Canadian Board of FP)
Rotating Internship Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS 1986
MD – University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. CANADA 1985
Infectious Diseases Scholarship Award, WHO, Nairobi, Kenya 1985
College of Family Physicians of Canada, April 2016
B.Sc.Pharm – University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. CANADA 1981
BC Government Scholarship Award 1976
Memorial Scholarship Award 1976
Bursary Award 1978
Philippine Science High School Award

Affiliations/Memberships:
BC College of Physicians and Surgeons –1985-2019
Doctors of B.C. –1985 to 2019
Canadian Medical Protective Association – 1985 to 2019
Canadian College of Family Physicians – 1991 to present, #201760
National Board of Medical Examiners –1984 to present

 

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center at Red Rock in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition. 

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 19 years. 

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center at Red Rock is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas. 

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated. 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his Newfoundland Brando.

Dr. Julie Woodward is a practicing medical provider and serves as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Clinical Officer. She has oversight of the company’s end-to-end operational delivery. In her role, she ensures succinct organization management, performance enhancement, strategic vision, and companywide business growth efforts. Additionally, she is responsible for leading clinical programs and operational processes that drive the highest quality of care. She works to identify and implement best practices to improve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, team engagement and supports innovative approaches to engage populations. Dr. Woodward is nationally board-certified and holds an MBA with Healthcare Administration emphasis. Additionally, she possesses both a medical doctorate and doctorate in nursing practice degree that emphasizes the integration of evidence-based medicine into clinical practice.

Frontier Adult Day Care in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in primary care and adult care for people 65 years and older. Govind Koka, DO, and the other skilled providers have extensive experience providing the highest level of care, supporting all the facets of health affected by aging.

Their adult day care services operate two shifts — 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — where people with cognitive and physical challenges receive individualized care that is carefully designed to meet their unique needs. 

Their comprehensive adult day care services range from social activities and companionship to nutritional care, medication management, and assistance with daily activities. Even if they’re sick, adults can go to their scheduled shift and request medical attention while they’re at Frontier Adult Day Care.

Frontier Adult Day Care also serves as a primary care provider. In that role, the providers offer the full range of care, including annual exams, sick visits, and urgent care. They also provide skilled chronic disease management for conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Adults in the community can access the practice’s primary care services whether or not they participate in adult day care. However, primary care is also available as part of that service.

Call Frontier Adult Day Care to learn more about its exceptional services and how to get adult day care, or use the online booking feature to request an appointment today.

Naz Wahab, MD, is a board-certified family practitioner and wound care specialist, serving patients in the Las Vegas, Nevada community at Wound Care Experts. 

In 2000, she graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School Of Medicine in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She completed her internship and residency at Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus. She is a fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association and has been practicing wound care and hyperbaric medicine for more than 10 years in the Las Vegas Valley. 

Dr. Wahab serves as the medical director for the Mountain View Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center in Las Vegas and the medical director of inpatient wound care for Dignity Health hospitals. She is an active member of many wound care and hyperbaric organizations, including the American Professional Wound Care Association, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, European Wound Management Association, and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Currently, she is an active committee member on the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders and participates in multiple educational committees for wound healing.

Dr. Wahab is passionate about research. She is the lead clinical researcher and developer for international biotech companies. She is also currently a director of clinical research and an adjunct faculty member at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Nevada in Henderson, Nevada, and develops wound care programs for continuing education for physicians and other allied health professionals.

Dr. Wahab utilizes a research-oriented, multi-disciplinary approach to foster a personalized environment for her patients. She is always integrating new, proven research and technological advancements in her patient-centered wound therapy programs.

Leo Capobianco, DO, FAAEM is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical director at the Doctors Center at Red Rock in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. He consistently ranks as one of Nevada’s favorite physicians, receives awards for his expertise, and his caring staff is well known for their efficiency and welcoming disposition. 

Dr. Capobianco studied at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his background in emergency medicine, Dr. “C” has been a primary care physician with interests in allergy, dermatology, and aesthetics for the last 19 years. 

He and his team offer full-service primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, skin care, and many sought-after cosmetic procedures. The Doctors Center at Red Rock is the only AAAHC-certified urgent care center in Las Vegas. 

With a philosophy that centers around individualized care, Dr. Capobianco believes in treating patients the way he would want his family to be treated. 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his Newfoundland Brando.

Joanne Wennstrom, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, is a dedicated and highly experienced pediatric nurse practitioner, providing both acute and primary care to infants, children, and adolescents at Nevada Pediatric Specialists in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. With a deep passion for pediatric medicine and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care, Joanne is devoted to supporting children and their families through every stage of development.

Originally from Upstate New York, Joanne brings over 30 years of pediatric experience across inpatient, outpatient, and specialized care settings, including school health. Her extensive background includes 27 years as a registered nurse in the Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Children’s Hospital of Albany Medical Center, where she provided comprehensive, family-centered care to critically ill infants—from extremely premature newborns to one year of age.

Joanne earned her Master of Science in Child Health Nursing from Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY, obtaining her Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification in 2017. She later expanded her expertise with a Post-Master’s Certificate in Pediatric Acute Care and earned her Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification.

Beyond clinical practice, Joanne is passionate about advocacy and advancing pediatric healthcare. She played a key role in establishing Cleft-Craniofacial Clinics and assisting hospitals in obtaining national certification for specialized teams in New York and Nebraska. Additionally, she directed the Helmet Clinic in Omaha, NE, providing critical care for infants with positional cranial deformities.

Joanne believes in building meaningful relationships and providing high-quality, evidence-based whole health Pediatric Primary care with Team collaboration beginning with the needs of each individual patient and family.

Outside of work, Joanne enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming, taking long walks, and reading—all alongside her beloved dog, Angel. 

 

Dr. Haworth, Board Certified in Family Medicine, was born and raised in Southern Nevada and she considers Henderson her community and home. She has been practicing medicine in Southern Nevada for more than 20 years. As a doctor and a cancer survivor, she understands the importance of good health. She believes that a solid relationship between a doctor and a patient is crucial to providing quality care. By working together, a doctor and her patient can optimize health and quality of life. This Family Medicine practice provides concierge medicine to a few hundred patients as opposed to thousands normally seen by traditional medical practices. The cost of the program is $4000 per person per year. This program does not replace insurance, but the program is compatible with many insurance plans. Please go to www.drlisahaworth.com or call the office at 702.719.6003 to learn more about the services provided and how the program works with insurance.