KMC DERMATOLOGY
Mission
Dr. Galperin graduated with his undergraduate degree in 2006 from Emory University and then his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Kansas City University in 2011, followed by multiple fellowships and residency training at prestigious institutions including the University of California and Saint Louis University. He currently serves patients at the VA in Kansas City and holds an academic association with the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he is affiliated with their dermatology residency program. Dr. Galperin is now seeing patients at our Mission location.
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Fun Facts: “I enjoy spending time with my two kids, being active, spending time outdoors, and going to Chiefs games.”
Tim Galperin, DO
Mission
Jeanette Pitts, MD
Mission
Dr. Pitts is a board certified dermatologist who also has the distinction of being among the first to be board certified in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) after the inaugural administration of this exam. Her higher education began at Stanford University where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa as a junior and graduated with honors and distinction with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Awarded a Rhodes scholarship, she subsequently studied physiology at Oxford University in England. She completed her medical degree at her home state institution, University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she was elected to the honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Pitts then completed a dermatology residency at Emory University and a Mohs surgery fellowship at Penn State University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Pitts’ 20+ year dermatologic surgery career has spanned academic and private sector
settings in multiple states. At Mayo Clinic Arizona she served as head of Dermatologic Surgery and Aesthetics. She later started a Mohs surgery service at the University of Arizona—Arizona Cancer Center and at Gundersen Health System, a large multi-specialty clinic serving the tristate area of western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa, she started a second distinct Mohs surgery practice. Most recently she practiced in Texas with a private group focused on the surgical treatment of skin cancer. These institutions afforded her the opportunity for collaboration with other surgical specialists in patient care. To the benefit of her patients, she has maintained these inter-specialty relationships throughout her professional endeavors. Most important to her, though, is communicating and collaborating with patients
and their families in delivering optimal health care.
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Outside of direct patient care, Dr. Pitts has been involved with education, formally with resident teaching and continues to informally mentor medical students and dermatology residents with aspirations in dermatologic surgery. She had the honor of being featured along with other historical and contemporary Black female physicians in the inspirational book Against All Odds: Celebrating Black Women in Medicine. She has served as an officer on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society and as Dermatology Section Chair of the National Medical Association where she was responsible for programming an annual continuing medical education conference for dermatologists. She has been active on committees of other national associations including the American College of Mohs Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology and Women’s Dermatologic Society.
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Fun Facts: Dr. Pitts enjoys traveling and researching family genealogy and military history in her leisure time. As a native of Kansas City, she is thrilled to return to her hometown and be a part of the KMC family.
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Daniel Aires, MD
Mission
Daniel Aires, MD is a board-certified dermatologist with over 20 years of experience treating a broad variety of dermatologic conditions. He has special interest in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, general dermatology, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
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He earned his undergraduate degree and juris doctorate from Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He then went on to earn his medical doctorate at Yale School of Medicine. With a newfound passion for dermatology, Dr. Aires later completed an internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, residency at the University of Texas Southwestern, and a fellowship at the Harvard Skin Disease Research Center.
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Dr. Aires has been involved in educating future dermatologists by authoring textbook chapters and over 100 publications. He has served on the faculty at Harvard and as a professor and director of Dermatology at the University of Kansas. He has also been recognized by his peers as a Castle-Connolly Top Doctor and due to his unique education, has served an expert witness for medico-legal issues.
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Fun Facts: Dr. Aires enjoys spending time with his family and watching his children compete in fencing and racket sports.
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
Sydnee Eck received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions undergraduate degree from Creighton University in 2016 before continuing on to graduate from the Wichita State University Masters of Physician Assistant Studies Program in 2020. With a family history of melanoma, Sydnee feels extremely fortunate to be able to specialize in dermatology and help her patients monitor their skin and make them feel more comfortable.
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Fun Facts: Sydnee’s hobbies include skiing, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.
Sydnee Eck, PA
Mission
Whitney Jackson, PA
Lawrence, Mission
Whitney Jackson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kansas State University in 2021. Throughout her time at Kansas State University, she worked in a Genetics research lab and became co-author in 2 publications. Whitney then received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Creighton University in 2024. After graduation, she completed a one-year fellowship with KMC Dermatology.
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Whitney believes in a caring and compassionate approach to dermatologic care — one that prioritizes listening, understanding the emotional impact of skin conditions, and providing personalized treatment that supports both physical health and self-confidence. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and empowered in their care.
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When not at work, you can find Whitney spending time with her husband and their dog Summer. They are huge Kansas State fans and love to attend as many Kansas State/Manhattan community events as possible!
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