KMC DERMATOLOGY
Mission
Dr. Gadzia completed his dermatology training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Division of Dermatology. He also holds degrees from Medical Center of Delaware, Department of Internal Medicine; University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Bachelor of Science-Zoology; North Carolina State University. Dr. Gadzia is a member of the North Carolina Medical Student Association and the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Gadzia is a board-certified Mohs micrographic surgeon and practices in the Topeka Dermatology office.
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Fun Facts: "I fix pinball machines and raise corals."
Joseph Gadzia, MD
Topeka, Mission
Dr. Albahhar completed his medical internship at George Washington University in D.C.; Dermatology residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York where he served as chief resident during his last year; and Dermatopathology Fellowship at University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Albahhar diagnoses and treats all ages for all dermatological concerns and is a board-certified Mohs micrographic surgeon.
Majdy Albahhar, MD
KCK, Manhattan, Independence, Mission
Mr. Dean has been in practice since 2002 and joined our team in 2012. Originally from Maryville, MO, he attended Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) and earned his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Midwestern University (Downers Grove, IL). Mr. Dean specializes in rashes and particularly allergic contact dermatitis, for which he conducts patch testing for all our Kansas City-area patients. He sees patients at our Mission location.
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Fun Facts: "The thing I'm proudest of in my career is becoming a diplomate of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. This requires extra training and tests, and is the highest achievement possible for a derm PA. I was the first SDPA diplomate in the KC area."
Andy Dean, PA
Mission
Courtney Stene, PA
Mission
Ms. Stene graduated from Wichita State University in 2016 as a Certified Physician Assistant, during which she completed a rotation with KMC. Following her graduation, she then completed a one-year dermatology fellowship with KMC and is now seeing patients in Leawood and Mission. Ms. Stene has an excellent bedside manner with a genuine passion for her patients. You will be sure to enjoy her welcoming smile and exuberance.
Fun Facts:
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I ran my first half marathon last November.
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I have two wiener dogs :)
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I love to travel.
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I love to read. Fiction mostly, but nonfiction too.
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I plan on learning Spanish this year.
Follow Courtney on Instagram @skinsmarts
Heather Howell, PA
Mission, Kansas City
Mrs. Howell is a highly skilled Physician Assistant who graduated from Wichita State University in 2018 with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Upon graduation, she joined KMC, where she completed a year-long fellowship under the guidance of world-renowned physicians. Mrs. Howell is an active fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates.
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Mrs. Howell is dedicated to providing exceptional care to her patients. She specializes in diagnosing and treating non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers, performing skin cancer removal surgeries, managing a wide range of dermatological conditions, and offering cosmetic injections. Her commitment to her patients to ensure they receive the highest quality of care is at the core of her practice.
Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Howell enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and her beloved 15-year-old cat, Louie. She also enjoys traveling, attending musicals, and discovering new restaurants around Kansas City.
Vinesha Byers, PA
Mission
Ms. Byers was born and raised in Kansas City. She is a nationally certified physician assistant (PA) who graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with bachelor's degrees in biology and chemistry. She earned a master's of science degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2017.
Prior to joining KMC, she practiced in acute care/internal medicine and neurosurgery while maintaining a strong interest in dermatology. Currently, she's excited to be working with an excellent group of providers who evaluate and treat a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions with compassionate patient-centered care.
When she is not seeing patients, she enjoys reading a good book, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with her wonderful husband and precious daughter while exploring Kansas City.
Teresa Corrigan, APRN
Mission
Teresa Corrigan graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing with highest distinction in 1995 and a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked full-time for the next eighteen years as a RN in a hospital medical/surgical unit, intensive care unit, emergency department, and labor and delivery units. She served twenty-six years in the U.S. Army Reserve with approximately ten years on active duty with the Army Nurse Corps. She graduated from State University of New York in 2013 with a master’s degree in Family Nurse Practitioner and worked for three years as a primary care provider before specializing in dermatology in September of 2016. She had the great honor and benefit of being trained in the specialty of dermatology by two experienced and exceptional dermatologists, Dr. R. Bottiglione and Dr. S. Jazayeri.
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Teresa is a mother of two nice young men, married for forty-two years, and enjoys hiking, biking, spending time with family, friends, and gardening. Most importantly, she is dedicated to providing excellent and respectful patient care. She enjoys taking care of people and strives to address all of their skin related concerns.