Our Team

Our world-class leadership team brings together both clinical and administrative expertise, to ensure all aspects of your practice and professional goals are supported. The team is comprised of some of the most successful dermatologists in the country, as well as established business professionals with years of experience leading physician practice management organizations.

Leadership Team

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Todd Petersen

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Petersen has over two decades of C-suite experience, including CEO, COO, CFO, and CHRO roles. He is a growth expert with a passion for new entrepreneurial challenges, revenue growth, improving operations, and building teams and partnerships.

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Jeremy Youse, MD

Chief Medical Officer

With his years of clinical experience and leading teams, Dr. Youse brings a significant level of expertise and insight to the organization.

Management Team

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Ashley Buehnerkemper

Director, Marketing

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Meredith Fulton

Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development

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Jamie Iedema

Director, Operations

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Jerri Ivey

Director, Revenue Cycle Management

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Matt Olaveson

Director, Business Development

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Barry Pearman

Market Leader, Louisville & East Central Illinois

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Mike Nguyen, PharmD, MPH

Sr. Manager, IT Applications & Data

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Abbey Hagi, CPA

Controller

Board of Advisors

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Jeremy Youse, MD

VitalSkin Dermatology

Dr. Youse graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in Columbia, MO. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated as class valedictorian from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. He completed a residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, focusing on surgical dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous oncology and internal medicine.

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Scott Zahner, MD

Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates

Scott Zahner, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates in Hinsdale and Saint Charles, Illinois. His special interests include Mohs surgery for skin cancer and cosmetic dermatologic surgery.

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George Sonnier, MD

Advanced Dermatology & Dermaesthetics of Louisville

Dr. George Sonnier is a magna cum laude graduate of Louisiana State University and the LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Sonnier is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is a board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist and a member of several medical societies

National Clinical Governance Board

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Jeremy Youse, MD

Chief Medical Officer

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Neha Robinson, MD

Dermatology + Aesthetics

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James Wharton, MD

Louisville Dermatology

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Joseph Duvall, MD

VitalSkin Dermatology - Creve Coeur

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Kevin Pinski, MD

Pinski Dermatology

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Scott Zahner, MD

Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates

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George Sonnier, MD

Advanced Dermatology & Dermaesthetics of Louisville

Founding Partners

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Jeremy Youse,
MD

Chief Medical Officer

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Jeremy Youse,
MD

Dr. Youse graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, MO. After graduation, he completed his residency and surgical dermatology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and Cutaneous Oncology at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Youse’s extensive training and patient-centric approach make him not only a leader in the community but his profession. Board-certified with the American Board of Dermatology and American College of Mohs Surgery, Dr. Youse brings a significant level of expertise and insight to the organization.

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Keren Horn,
MD

Dermatology + Aesthetics Medical Director

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Keren Horn,
MD

Dr. Keren Horn is a board-certified dermatologist, an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University and a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. She graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2001, completed one year of internal medicine at the University of Chicago and then a dermatology residency at Northwestern University in 2005. She joined Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group until opening Dermatology + Aesthetics of Wicker Park in 2007.

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Meyer Horn,
MD

Dermatology + Aesthetics Medical Director

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Meyer Horn,
MD

Dr. Meyer Horn is a board-certified dermatologist, an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University and a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. He completed his medical school studies at Duke University Medical School and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. His professional training includes an internship in internal medicine at the University of Chicago hospitals, residency in dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a clinical trials fellowship in psoriasis, also at Northwestern University.

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Neha Robinson,
MD

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Neha Robinson,
MD

Dr. Robinson is a board-certified dermatologist, an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University and a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed one year of obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Chicago followed by a dermatology residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Robinson joined Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group in 2003, until opening Dermatology and Aesthetics of Wicker Park in 2007.

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James Wharton,
MD

Louisville Medical Director

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James Wharton,
MD

Dr. Wharton graduated at the top of his class from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1994. He completed his residency in dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After finishing his training, he entered into private practice in Northwest Arkansas where he practiced for nine years prior to moving to Louisville. While in private practice Dr. Wharton finished specialized training in dermatopathology and was on the faculty at the University of Arkansas in the Department of Dermatology. He is board-certified in both Dermatology and Dermatopathology and is currently on the faculty at both the University of Louisville School of Medicine and the University of Kentucky School of Medicine.

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Natalie Daniels,
MD

Louisville Medical Director

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Natalie Daniels,
MD

Dr. Daniels is board certified in dermatology and the only cosmetic dermatologist in the Louisville area who has completed an extra year of specialized training in non-invasive cosmetic surgery. Dr. Daniels holds memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Kentucky Medical Association and Greater Louisville Medical Society.

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Kelli Morgan,
MD

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Kelli Morgan,
MD

Dr. Morgan has been a practicing dermatologist since 2000. She received her BS in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky, where she graduated with high distinction. After attending medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine (graduating as a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society), she completed an internal medicine internship and her residency in dermatology at the University of Louisville, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Morgan is a life-long learner with a particular interest in cosmetic dermatology, the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, and the management of systemic disease with skin involvement.

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Toral Patel
MD, MS, FAAD

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Toral Patel
MD, MS, FAAD

Dr. Patel is a board-certified dermatologist who has been in practice since 2008. She graduated from the University of Chicago and received her master’s degree in biotechnology from Northwestern University. She graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and went on to complete a clinical research fellowship in dermatology and psoriasis at Loyola University, followed by residency training in dermatology at Loyola, where she also served as chief resident. In addition to general dermatology, Dr. Patel has special interests in psoriasis, complex autoimmune and inflammatory skin conditions, women’s dermatology (particularly the effects of hormonal changes on the skin) and issues pertaining to patients with skin of color.

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