Our Physician Assistants

Our nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) work closely with our physicians to ensure that all of our patients receive exceptional team-based dermatologic care. We maximize access to excellent care through shared appointments with a physician and a close working relationship between NPs/PAs and our physicians. Our goal is to give our patients as many options for care as possible, while also maintaining high quality of care standards. The NP/PAs complement our physicians in their care for our patients, and are a key component of our team.

Caitlin Riess, PA-C

Caitlin Riess, PA-C is a physician assistant with a focus in dermatology. She worked as medical assistant for Skin Care Specialty Physicians during her undergraduate studies at Towson University, where she achieved her Bachelor of Science. After graduating, she pursued her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the Towson/CCBC program. She is a Certified physician assistant through the National Commission of Certified Physician Assistants and is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Allison Welling, PA-C

Allison Welling, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with a focus in dermatology. She obtained a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the Towson University/CCBC program. She underwent broad training in general and emergency medicine prior to transitioning to dermatology. Allison treats a wide variety of dermatologic conditions and performs some cosmetic procedures. She was born and raised in Baltimore and is passionate about serving this community.

Staci Cohen, PA-C

Staci Cohen, PA-C is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants with a focus in dermatology. She obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Elon University. She has experience practicing in general surgery prior to transitioning to dermatology. She is a member of the Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Caroline Harvey, PA-C

Caroline Harvey is an established and highly skilled Dermatology Physician Assistant with 20 years of experience, specializing in general dermatology and dermatologic surgery. She is a graduate of Towson University where she received both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. Caroline is Board Certified by the NCCPA and licensed by the State of Maryland and an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.