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Shawna A. Flanagan, MD: Medical Director

Shawna A. Flanagan, MD: Medical Director

Education and Professional Experience:

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City Six Year Medical Program 1983-1989: Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine
  • Internship and Residency at New York University Medical Center 1989-1992
  • National Institutes of Health Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship:
    • Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical Center
    • Laboratory of Irwin M. Freedberg, MD and Miroslav Blumenberg, Ph.D. 1992-1993
  • Residency in Dermatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery: 1993-1996
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, University of Miami Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery: 1996-1998
  • Private Practice Opened October 1998 in Jupiter, FL- Present

Board Certification:

  • Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine: 1992
  • Board Certified Fellow American Academy of Dermatology: 1996
  • Recertification Board Exam Dermatology passed - expiration 2017

Awards:

  • Surgical Award, Residency University of Miami: 1996

Society Memberships:

  • American Academy of Dermatology (Fellow)
  • Women's Dermatologic Surgery
  • Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgery
  • American Society for MOHS Surgery
  • ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery)

Other Practices:

Most memorable moment in career:

  • "After having two kids realizing you CAN do it all!!! Career and family."

Family:

  • Dr. Amir Lubarsky- Internist/Physician
  • Ben 7 yrs old
  • Julia 4 yrs old

Hobbies:

  • Kids activities
  • Traveling
  • Wine and food - gourmet
  • Exercising/yoga and trying to stay healthy!

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Alan L. Jacobson, MD: Medical Director

Alan L. Jacobson, MD: Medical Director

Education and Professional Experience:

College:

  • Long Island University: C.W. Post College, Brookeville, Long Island
    Date of Graduation - 1971
    Cum Laude

Medical College:

  • Albert Einstein, Bronx, New York
    Date of Graduation - 1978
    *Top 10%

Internship:

  • Mount Sinai Hospital. New York, New York
    General Surgery - 1979

Residency:

  • Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
    Otolaryngology - 1979-1982

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - 1981
  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - 1996

Licenses:

  • M.D. - New York State - 1979
  • M.D. - Florida - 1987
  • M.D. - California - 1986
  • New York State Toxicology License

Academic Appointments:

  • Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Former Asst. Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Mount Sinai- school of Medicine
    Former Clinical Lecturer, Otolaryngology
  • University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
    Former Visiting Associated Professor of Diagnostic Sciences
  • University of the Pacific School of Dentistry; Facial Pain Research Center
    Former Attending Otolaryngologist
  • America Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
    Former Co-Director Post Graduate Educator: Headache and Maxillofacial Pain
  • American Dental Association
    Former Co-Director Post Graduate Educator: Course on Maxillofacial Pain
  • St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, New York
    Former Division Director - Department of head and Neck Surgery
  • St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital
    Former ENT Consultant to Sleep Disorders Laboratory

Societies and Committees:

  • American College of Surgeons (Fellow)
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Fellow)
  • American Society of Head and Neck Surgeons (Fellow)
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (Fellow)
  • American Academy of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Fellow)
  • American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
  • Pan American Association of Laryngology and Broncheosophagology
  • New York Academy of Medicine (Fellow)
  • New York Academy of Science
  • National Migraine Foundation
  • American Medical Association
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • American Association for Study of Headaches
  • Florida State Medical Society
  • American Society for the Advancement of Science
  • Palm Beach County Medical Society
  • American Cancer Society; Jupiter/Tequesta Division Executive Committee
  • American Board of Otolaryngology
  • International Society of cosmetic Laser Surgeons
  • Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County, Professional Advisor
  • ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery)

Other Practices:

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Debbie Ranes, ARNP

Debbie Ranes, ARNP

Education:

  • NHTI Concord, NH 1980 Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Emory University Atlanta, GA 1990 ARNP
  • Interdisciplinary Rape training Institute Miami, FL
    1991 Medical Expert Rape and Child Abuse Exams
  • NCC Certification; 2000 Menopause
  • Mackey Health Institute, Inc.
    Bonnie Mackey, PhD, ARNP
    Therapeutic Herbology
  • The National Procedures Institute Orlando, FL
    John L. Pfenninger, MD
    2004 Sclerotherapy
  • Esthetic Skin Institute Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Sasha S. Parker, RN, LMT, RFS, CE
    2005 Mesotherapy, Dermal Fillers
  • Joyce Cirasuola, AAM/CMI, SPCP/CPCP
    2006 Micro Pigmentation Certification (Permanent Make-up)
  • 2007 Laser Training
    Lumenis: LightSheer, IPL
    Cynosure: Alex 755, Nd: YAG 1064
    Reliant: Fraxel SR 1500
    Cutera: LimeLight, Titan

Board Certification:

  • ACLS Certified
  • Board Certified in Menopause
  • NCC Certified

Licenses:

  • ARNP/RN Florida

Organizations and Affiliations:

  • Consultant for bio-identical hormone options
  • Alternative options with herbal, homeopathic and vitamins
  • Established "Women Talk" a monthly series presented at Jupiter Medical Center. This program is in its 5th year
  • Education for the general public regarding wellness and prevention
  • Public speaking for Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Contributing writer for a variety of health articles
  • Recognized Medical Expert for Rape and Child Abuse Exams
  • Volunteer for MIMA, an organization that delivers healthcare to people in Bolivia, South America
  • ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery)

Other Practices:

  • Wise Women Wellness, Inc.
  • Physician Skin Care Plastic Surgery Center
  • Physicians Rejuvenation

Most memorable moment in your career:

  • "Delivering my first baby while working Labor & Delivery in New Hampshire, 1985. Baby boy born during a huge snow storm and no MD available. At the time I was also pregnant and due at the same time."

Family:

  • 3 children

Hobbies:

  • Stained glass
  • Dry Flower Arrangements
  • Gardening/Orchids
  • Concerts
  • Theatre

 

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Michelle Mowry, ARNP

Michelle Mowry, ARNP

Education:

  • Florida State University
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Florida Atlantic University
    Master's of Science in Nursing

Medical Organization Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Dermatology Nurses Association
  • Sigma Theta Tau
  • Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County
  • ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery)

Awards:

  • Nursing Honor Society - Sigma Theta Tau

Other Practices:

Most Memorable moment in your career:

  • "Being asked to join Genesis Dermatology and work with such a bright, positive team of medical providers."

Pets:

  • A Pomeranian named Kaya
  • A Cavalier King Charles named Bella

Hobbies:

  • Boating
  • Snorkeling
  • Walking on the beach
  • Reading

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Erin Arnold, ARNP

Erin Arnold, ARNP

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Florida Atlantic University
  • Master of Science in Nursing
    Florida Atlantic University
  • Nurse Practitioner Training with a specialty in Geriatrics
    Florida Atlantic University

Medical Organization Affiliations:

  • Nurse Practitioners Council of Palm Beach County
  • ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery)
  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society

Awards:

  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Cum Laude Academic Honors
  • Nursing Leadership Award

Other Practices:

Most memorable moment in career:

  • "My graduation ceremony for my master's degree; having my mom and sisters along with my fiance's family in the audience cheering me on."

Pets:

  • None at the present time, but always grew up with dogs-big dog lover!

Hobbies:

  • Roller Blading
  • Running

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Sara Twist, PA-C

Sara Twist, PA-C

Education:

  • Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
    June 1997, Graduated with Honors
  • University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
    Bachelor of Science in Marketing
    1981-1986

Medical Organization Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

Certificates:

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Other Practices:

  • Theresa Goebel, D.O. A Cornerstone Family Practice
    June 2005-Present
    www.cstonefo.com

Most memorable moment in your career:

  • "Joining Theresa in family practice"

Family:

  • Husband Brian
  • Daughter Casey age 11
  • Son Alex age 8

Pets:

  • Squeaker the black cat

Hobbies:

  • Fishing
  • Diving
  • Camping
  • Kids baseball and softball games
  • Treasurer of Cub Scout Pack 327
  • Religious education teacher at church

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