We found 62 Dermatologists near Surprise, AZ

Kenan Arkawi's Biography — Kenan began his career in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. As a Hospital Corpsman he was introduced to a wide variety of medical specialties and gained a desire to learn more about the vast medical field. After receiving training as a PACU (post-anesthesia care unit) corpsman, Kenan was stationed at the Navy Medical Hospital in San Diego, CA where he provided medical support to all branches of the military. He was then stationed with the Marine Air Wing to provide clinical support for the unit. He treated many medical conditions and realized that he wanted to pursue a career in skin treatment. After completing his obligation with the Navy, Kenan attended Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. He then attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ where he completed a Master's degree in Medical Science. While at Midwestern University, Kenan was awarded the Outstanding Physician Assistant in Education in 2008. Kenan is a nationally certified physician assistant and is a member of many societies including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the Phoenix Dermatologic Society and he is a board member of the Arizona Dermatology Physician Assistants Society. He has also completed specialized training in laser treatment through Cutera. Kenan speaks fluent Spanish and Arabic.

Dr. Linder's Biography — As a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon, Dr. Linder is dedicated to compassionate patient care, skin cancer awareness and skin care education. She leads product development for PCA SKIN, a Scottsdale based international health care company which develops and distributes medical skin care products and chemical peels. She is one of the foremost experts on Sculptra® (the filler facelift) and is a consultant and educator for Botox®, Xeomin®, Dysport™, Juvéderm™, Restylane®, Belotero®, and Latisse™. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Linder frequently speaks at medical conferences and has been published and quoted regularly in numerous national medical, business, aesthetic, beauty publications including O (Oprah), Vogue, Elle, Fitness, Shape, Seventeen, W, Parenting, New Beauty, Prevention, NBC and ABC. She is currently working on two books on cosmeceuticals, skin care and chemical peels. Her private practice is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Linder is a graduate of the Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed a surgical internship at the University of Pennsylvania followed by a three-year dermatology residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Linder was then accepted for a highly coveted Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Linder has received additional training in dermatologic surgery at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, the University of Tubigen, Germany, and the University of California San Francisco. She was also trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery in Switzerland. Dr. Linder is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, American Medical Association (AMA) and the Arizona Medical Association (ARMA)

Kathlynn Hurt's Biography — Kathy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She then furthered her education by receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. “I was inspired to pursue Dermatology as skin is the largest organ of the body. I kept thinking that if I didn’t take care of my earth suit, where would I live?” Kathy’s goal when treating patients is that all of her interactions result in shared learning between she and her patients. She manages patient expectations by being realistic with each patient concerning potential outcomes. She strives to establish lasting relationships with her patients. With the right tools, Kathy works to help patients be comfortable in their own skin. When Kathy is not treating patients, she enjoys reading, biking, hiking and staying fit.