After graduating nursing school with honors from Rivier College in 2002, Danielle pursued her interest of Emergency Room Nursing at Saint Memorial Medical Center in Lowell , Massachusetts . After 3 years of practice, due to her working nature, dedication to patient care and extremely caring bedside manners, she became the Nurse Clinician of the Emergency Department. In this leading role she was in charge of all aspects of emergency nursing education. Danielle prides herself on compassion, enthusiasm, and sensitivity while maintaining the highest level of professionalism with her patients. She has gained experience in diagnosing and treating dermatology patients. She is very thorough and meticulous when it comes to perform surgeries to treat skin cancers. Danielle has been performing laser and other cosmetic procedures with confidence and is planning to teach other colleagues at upcoming scientific conferences. In short time at our clinic, she has earned the respect of her colleagues and patients.

Melissa developed a keen interest in general and cosmetic dermatology during her training with the Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and looks forward to helping the advancement of PAs in dermatology. During her time with the Skin and Laser Surgery Center, Melissa has become an integral part of our clinic and a well liked leader with a great knowledge of dermatology. She also possesses excellent surgical skills in traditional and cosmetic laser surgery. Melissa is very thorough in her examination of patients and meticulous in her surgeries. She is very confident when it comes to laser and other cosmetic procedures and plays a leading role in the laser treatment of our patients with Psoriasis and Vitiligo. Her excellent bedside manner along with her soft spoken and friendly nature is why our patients admire her so much. She has proven to be a compassionate provider and an astute clinical expert. She continues to be involved in scientific research that is conducted at this center. She is thrilled to be an integral part of the Skin and Laser Surgery Center family.