Dr. Buka's particular expertise is in vascular lasers, skin cancer, and acne. He speaks at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology on topics ranging from complex eczema to techniques in dermatologic surgery. His articles have been published in dermatology and plastic surgery textbooks as well as a number of medical research journals.

• Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology

Dr. Amir Larian graduated from the University of California, San Diego, and went on to serve as Chief Resident of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.   Dr. Larian has published numerous articles and chapters in leading dermatology journals and textbooks, and his expertise spans medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
 
Williamsburg Dermatology, where Dr. Larian now practices, provides quality skin care focusing on health and beauty for all ages and all skin types. From medical treatments to cosmetic therapies, the practice offers the quality and concerned care patients should expect. Williamsburg Dermatology boasts a friendly, knowledgeable staff, and strives to ensure that every patient benefits from their specialized approach to dermatological advances and commitment to provide the most advanced, quality skin care available.

Certified Physician Assistant
Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Chris received his Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and his undergraduate degree at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia. He received clinical training in multiple hospitals and doctor's offices throughout Pennsylvania, and since 2005, he has been an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Eve Rollner graduated as valedictorian from Wagner College at Staten Island University Hospital with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2003. She received clinical training in multiple hospitals and medical centers in the metropolitan area in both emergency medicine and primary care. After working as a Physician Assistant in Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department, she served as top clinician for the Deutsche Bank Health Center, providing and supervising primary and urgent care for its 6,000 employees. She has always had a special interest in dermatology, particularly cosmetic procedures and cutaneous viral dermatoses.

Answer: Physician Assistants are health care professionals licensed, or in the case of those employed by the federal government they are credentialed, to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, perform surgery, and write prescriptions. Within the physician-PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. A PA's practice may also include education, research, and administrative services.
Taken from www.aapa.org