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  Shauna M. Richert, MD

  Dermatologist

  Shauna M. Richert, MD

  • Specialty
    Dermatology
  • Degrees
    MD
  • Training
    Dr. Shauna Richert trained in dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh after a residency in internal medicine. She graduated from medical school at Loma Linda University
  • Office
    304 West Bay Dr. NW, Suite 301, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8760
  • Work days
    Monday and Thursday
  • Biography
    Dr. Richert is board certified in Dermatology and has an interest in general dermatology, acne, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis and other diseases of the skin.

    Dr. Richert is a recipient of the William Baker meritorious service award for excellence in teaching at the University of Washington. Having grown up in the Columbia River gorge, Dr. Richert is happy to be living in the Northwest with her family.
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  Sukanya Kanthawatana, MD, PhD

  Allergist

  Sukanya Kanthawatana, MD, PhD

  • Speciality
    Allergy and Immunology
  • Degrees
    MD, PhD
  • Training
    Allergy Fellowship: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
    Pediatric residency: University of Florida.
    Ph.D. in Pharmacology: University of Florida.
  • Office
    703 Lilly Road NE, Suite 103, Olympia, WA 98506
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8265
  • Work days
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Biography
    Dr. Kanthawatana trained in allergy at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia after a Pediatric residency at the University of Florida.
    Dr. Kanthawatana also holds a Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology from the University of Florida.

    Dr. Kanthawatana enjoys the healthy living of the Pacific Northwest after moving here with her family in 1999.
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  Jacob H. Bauer, MD

  Mohs Micrographic Surgeon

  Jacob H. Bauer, MD

  • Speciality
    Mohs Micrographic Surgery
  • Degrees
    MD
  • Training
    B.S.: University of Notre Dame
    MD: the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
    Residency: Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA
    Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship: Brown University in Providence, RI
  • Office
    304 West Bay Dr. NW, Ste 204, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8760
  • Work days
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Biography
    Dr. Bauer graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his Dermatology residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA followed by his Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship at Brown University in Providence, RI under the direction of Nathaniel Jellinek, M.D. and Raymond Dufresne, M.D., and is a trained skin cancer and reconstructive surgeon.

    Dr. Bauer is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a Fellow in the American College of Mohs Surgery.
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  Michael Elm, MD

  Dermatologist

  Michael Elm, MD

  • Speciality
    Dermatology
  • Degrees
    MD
  • Training
    Dr. Elm is a graduate of University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine. He trained in dermatology at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
  • Office
    304 West Bay Dr. NW, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8760
  • Work days
    Monday to Thursday, closed Friday
  • Biography
    Dr. Michael Elm joins our practice in July 2014 after a successful career in the US Army Medical Corps. Dr. Elm was last stationed at Martin Army Community Hospital in Columbus, Georgia where he provided medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology to our military community.

    Dr. Elm is a graduate of University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Medical Association.

    Dr. Elm is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

    Dr. Elm’s philosophy on cosmetic dermatology is to uncover, revitalize, and restore one’s existing beauty, in order to maintain a natural appearance
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  Kaley A. Myer, MD

  Dermatologist

  Kaley A. Myer, MD

  • Specialty
    Dermatology
  • Degrees
    MD
  • Training
    Dr. Kaley Myer trained in dermatology at the University of Arizona after a residency in internal medicine at the New York University School of Medicine where she also received her MD degree.
  • Office
    304 West Bay Dr. NW, Suite 301, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8760
  • Work days
    Monday through Friday
  • Biography
    Dr. Myer is board certified in Dermatology and has an interest in general dermatology, acne, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis and other diseases of the skin.
    Dr. Myer was the Chief Resident, Advanced Dermatology Residency Program, UA College of Medicine. Dr. Myer moved to Olympia in July 2018 with her husband who is a radiation oncologist
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  Linda Brown, MD

  Allergist

  Linda Brown, MD

  • Speciality
    Allergy and Immunology
  • Degrees
    MD
  • Training
    Allergy Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Internal Medicine residency: Tripler Army Medical Center.

  • Office
    703 Lilly Road NE, Suite 103, Olympia, WA 98506
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8265
  • Work days
    Wednesday
  • Biography
    Dr. Brown served 10 years as Chief of Allergy/Immunology at Madigan Army Medical Center followed by 3 years as Chief of Medical Specialties at Ft Campbell, KY before retiring this summer and moving back to Olympia. During her 25 years of service in the Army she received numerous awards and commendations for her devotion to patients, medical teaching, and leadership, including being recognized for her care of Soldiers while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

    With board certification in Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Brown evaluates and manages children and adults of all ages with allergic and immunologic conditions to include allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, sinusitis, dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, bee sting and medication allergies, and immune deficiencies.
    
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  Jennifer Winter, PA-C

  Dermatology Physician Assistant

  Jennifer Winter, PA-C

  • Speciality
    Physician Assistant
  • Degrees
    PA-C
  • Training
    Physician Assistant: University of Washington School of Medicine
  • Office
    304 West Bay Dr. NW, Suite 301, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8760
  • Work days
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Biography
    Jennifer Winter is a Physician Assistant, Certified. She is a lifelong resident of the South Sound area and currently lives with her husband and three children.

    She became interested in dermatology when she started working as medical assistant for Dr. Mark Bauer in 1989. After 6 years working with Dr. Bauer, with his encouragement, she left to attend the University of Washington School of Medicine's Physician Assistant program. After nearly two years practicing primary care, she returned to practice dermatology with Dr. Bauer. She now has over 20 years of experience in dermatology.

    Jennifer is a Diplomate of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and is active in this PA specialty organization, sitting on 2 committees. She has published an article for the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has been involved with the development of continuing medical opportunities for dermatology PAs. This includes editing chapters and writing questions for the Comprehensive Review Notes in Dermatology for the Physician Assistant.
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  Sarra Vashchenko, PA-C

  Dermatology Physician Assistant

  Sarra Vashchenko, PA-C

  • Speciality
    Dermatology
  • Degrees
    PA-C
  • Training
    Physician Assistant: University of Washington School of Medicine
  • Office
    304 West Bay Dr. NW, Suite 301, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8760
  • Work days
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Biography
    Born in Siberia in the former Soviet Union, Sarra immigrated to the United States as part of the famous 'Siberian Seven', brought out of the US Embassy by then president Ronald Reagan.
    Her parents and 13 siblings settled in the Puyallup area when Sarra was a preteen.

    Sarra quickly learned English, and after high school, pursued a career in medicine. She finished nursing school in 1994 and enjoyed working in various specialties including cardiology and dermatology.

    While assisting in dermatology, she again was intrigued to pursue a higher degree. Sarra attended the University of Washington School of Medicine's physician assistant program and graduated with honors at the top of her class.

    Currently, Sarra lives in the Tacoma area with her husband and six daughters.
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  Andrea “Dre” Cigliola, MCHS, PA-C

  Dermatology Physician Assistant

  Andrea “Dre” Cigliola, MCHS, PA-C

  • Speciality
    Dermatology
  • Degrees
    MCHS, PA-C
  • Training
    Physician Assistant: University of Washington School of Medicine
  • Office
    304 West Bay Dr. NW, Suite 301, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Appointment Line
    360.413.8760
  • Work days
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
   
  • Biography
    Andrea 'Dre' Cigliola is a Physician Assistant, Certified. He was born and raised in Italy and moved to the US in 2004.Dre is a proud US Army veteran. He has served as a combat medic and deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at a time when forces in the country were limited. During that time, he worked alongside Army physician assistants and doctors treating patients, triaging, and doing routine as well as invasive procedures on soldiers injured in battles. While all of these unique experiences have shaped the person he is today and have given him extraordinary medical experience, the daily interaction with patients was the most defining aspect of his training.Upon leaving the military, Dre attended the University of Washington, Seattle where he graduated with a master’s degree in Clinical Health Sciences and passed the board certification to practice medicine as a physician assistant.He is grateful to have served his country as a combat medic, having had the opportunity to see an enormous number of patients, and the humbling and exciting feeling that came with helping others. Dre has finally settled in Olympia, with his wife and two children, with the new mission of serving the people of Washington as a Dermatology Physician Assistant.

Our Providers

• All Departments
• Allergy and Immunology
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Dermatology
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery

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  Shauna M. Richert, MD

  Dermatologist

  Dr. Richert provides mainly general dermatology services. She is a board certified dermatologist and is also a volunteer faculty at the Univ. of Washington. She is a native of the Pacific Northwest.
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  Sukanya Kanthawatana, MD, PhD

  Allergist

  Dr. K, as she is affectionately called by her patients, has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. She has been helping patients in Olympia and surrounding communities since 1999.
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  Jacob H. Bauer, MD

  Mohs Micrographic Surgeon

  Dr. Bauer graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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  Michael Elm, MD

  Dermatologist

  Dr. Elm graduated from the University of Hawaii medical school and completed his dermatology residency in San Antonio, Texas. He is a board certified dermatologist.
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  Kaley A. Myer, MD

  Dermatologist

  Dr. Myer graduated from New York University medical school and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Arizona. She is a board certified dermatologist.
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  Linda Brown, MD

  Allergist

  Dr. Brown joins us after serving 25 years in the US Army including 10 years as Chief of Allergy/Immunology at Madigan Army Medical Center and 3 years as Chief of Medical Specialties at Ft Campbell, KY
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  Jennifer Winter, PA-C

  Dermatology Physician Assistant

  Jennifer has worked with Dr. Mark Bauer since 1989. She enjoys all aspects of patient care including preventive and surgical care and the management of chronic conditions.
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  Sarra Vashchenko, PA-C

  Dermatology Physician Assistant

  Sarra has over 20 years of experience working in the medical field and over 10 years as a dermatology PA. Sarra is committed to providing the best possible care for patients of all ages
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  Andrea “Dre” Cigliola, MCHS, PA-C

  Dermatology Physician Assistant

  Andrea “Dre” graduated from the University of Washington and is Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a proud US Army veteran.