Who We Are

Faculty

Directors

LAURA FURDA-RAINE, MD, FAAD, Fellow of the ABIMProgram Director

Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency
University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine and Dermatology Dual Residency
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Complex medical dermatology, especially autoimmune diseases
Life Interests and Hobbies
Travel, outdoor sports (skiing, snowboarding, hiking, wakeboarding, waterskiing), spending time with family, cooking

SARA HYLWA, MD, FAADAssociate Program Director

Medical School
State University of New York at Buffalo
Internship
University of Rochester, Internal Medicine
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact Dermatitis, General Dermatology, Hospital Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, yoga, running, baking

Departmental Chairs

DARIN EPSTEIN, MD, FAADDepartmental Chair

Medical School
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Internship
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Residency
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, University of Colorado
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology, Department Chair of Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Family, running, fishing, coffee

KARLA ROSENMAN, MD, FAAD, FASDPDepartmental Vice-Chair

Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship
Indiana University School of Medicine, Preliminary Year
Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology, Epic/Information Technology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Running, listening to podcasts, cooking and baking

Faculty

ALISON K. ADAMS, MD, FAAD

Undergraduate
University of Minnesota
Internship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Transitional Year
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical Dermatology (skin cancer, autoimmune disease, pediatric dermatology)
Life Interests and Hobbies
Running, waterskiing, reading

KATHERINE BRICK, MD, FAAD, FASDP

Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin
Internship
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, WI
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical dermatology, hospital consult dermatopathology, resident and primary care education in skin biopsy technique, process/systems improvement, direct immunofluorescence.
Life Interests and Hobbies
Rowing, yoga, salsa dancing

LAUREN BRIN HERMANS, MD, FAAD

Medical School
Creighton University School of Medicine
Internship
Creighton University Medical Center, Preliminary Medicine
Residency
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Waterskiing, volleyball, baking, and spending time with my husband, daughter, and two dogs

JENNIFER DAY, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Internship
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Pediatrics
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern, Dermatology
Fellowship
University of Colorado Hospital, Pediatric Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Pediatric dermatology, acne, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, vitiligo
Life Interests and Hobbies
Salsa dancing, bowling, moving my body, being outside, cooking and spending time with loved ones.

JOHN FENYK, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Virginia
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Fellowship
National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship, University of Minnesota
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Complex medical dermatology, resident mentorship and education
Life Interests and Hobbies
Photography, art, music, theater, travel

THOMAS J. FREEMAN, MD

Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency
University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine and Dermatology Dual Residency

WARREN GOODMAN, MD, FAAD, FASDP

Medical School
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Internship
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Residency
University of New Mexico, Dermatology
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Melanoma, melanocytic tumors and nevi; skin cancer; histiocytoses; rashes; benign neoplasms; cutaneous lymphomas
Life Interests and Hobbies
Enjoys performance of music and composition, outdoor activities, and running.

ERICA GRINAGER MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine
Internship
Virginia Mason, Transitional Year
Residency
University of New Mexico, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Skin cancer, inflammatory dermatoses
Life Interests and Hobbies
Yoga, running, sailing and watching the Minnesota Timberwolves

ERICK S. JACOBSON-DUNLOP, MD, FAAD

Medical School
Oregon Health & Sciences University – 2009

Residency in Pathology
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital – 2013
Fellowship
Dermatopathology: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn – 2014

Certifications
Am Bd of Pathology-Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Path
Am Bd of Pathology-Dermatopathology
Life Interests and Hobbies
I like to hang out with my wife and three kids. And I enjoy lots of baseball and basketball.

JAIME KINGSLEY LOSO, MD FAAD

Medical School
University of Minnesota
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology, Dermoscopy, Ethics, Mentorship
Life Interests and Hobbies
My two kids. Nature, camping, travel, meditation, reading, drawing, DIY home improvement projects, psychology of wellness, and naps.

ALEXIA P. KNAPP, MD, FAAD

Medical School
Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education – 2003
Internship
Gundersen Medical Foundation – 2004
Residency
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education – 2007
Certifications
Am Bd of Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Refugee and Immigrant Health, Infectious Diseases Related to Dermatology, Skin Diseases in Returning Travelers
Life Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy long hikes and exploring new places with my husband and our two active young boys.

JEANNIE LARSON, MD, MS, FAAD, FASDS

Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, General Surgery
Residency
University of Minnesota, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Fellowship
Mohs micrographic surgery and laser fellowship, University of Minnesota
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Skin cancer detection and skin cancer therapies as well as prevention, the issue of multiple cancerous primaries and their relationship to cancer syndromes and immunosuppressed states, reconstruction and dermoscopy
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family, outdoor activities, travel, art

MICHAEL T. LAUSE, MD

Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical and surgical dermatology, complex medical dermatology, alopecia
Life Interests and Hobbies
Any sport or activity – running, volleyball, golf, tennis – to name a few. My wife and I enjoy exploring the different restaurants and coffee shops around the Twin Cities.

KATHERINE R. LEE, MD

Medical School
University of Minnesota
Internship
University of Utah, Internal Medicine
Residency
Dartmouth Hitchcock and Stony Brook University
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family, travel, reading, fitness.

JEANNIE LARSON, MD, MS, FAAD, FASDS

KIA LILLY, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Medical Dermatology, pregnancy dermatosis
Life Interests and Hobbies
I travel, practice yoga and read.

ELLEN MELROSE, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Iowa Health Care
Internship
Gundersen Medical Foundation
Residency
Marshfield Clinic, Dermatology

Fellowship
Geisinger Medical Center, Dermatopathology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Acne, Autoimmune skin diseases, Dermatopathology,
Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, and Skin infections
Life Interests and Hobbies
In the summer, I enjoy hiking, biking and camping. In the winter, I like to snowshoe and ski. When I’m not outside, I can be found knitting or crocheting, reading or baking.

ASHLEY MERTEN, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Minnesota
Internship
Intermountain Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Cosmetics, Eczema, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Psoriasis, Skin cancer, Melanoma
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my husband and son. Being outdoors. All kinds of movement – cycling, yoga, hiking and soccer.

DESIREE ALAINA MOHANDAS, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Wisconsin
Internship
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine
Residency
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatitis, dysplastic nevi,
psoriasis, and skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my husband and son and traveling

ANNE NEELEY, MD, FAAD

Medical School
Creighton University School of Medicine
Internship
University of South Dakota, Transitional Year
Residency
Saint Louis University, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact dermatitis and general dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Fitness, travel, and my two children

SOLVEIG OPHAUG, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Contact Dermatitis and pediatric dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Group excercise classes, walking with friends, road biking, and cross-country skiing

CAROL PHILIPPE, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency
Marshfield Clinic
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology, skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Baking, running, swimming, kayaking

LINA M. RODRIGUEZ, MD

Medical School
Northwestern University
Internship
Olive View–UCLA Medical Center
Residency & Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Mohs micrographic surgery, pre-cancerous skin conditions, skin cancer
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors.

JOSEPH SCHERMAN, MD FAAD

Medical School
Rush Medical College
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center, Transitional Year
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General Dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Family, biking on routes and trails throughout Minneapolis, downhill skiing, acoustic guitar (traditional and folk songs)

CYNTHIA ANNE SCHLICK, MD, FAAD, FACP

Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
University of Minnesota, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Cosmetic and medical dermatology disease
Life Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with family and traveling

LARISA SPEETZEN, MD, FAAD

Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Internship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Transitional Year
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, Dermatology
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
General dermatology
Life Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, bicycling, playing with my kids

ROBERT WERLING, MD, FASDP

Medical School
Dartmouth Medical School 1996
Residency
University of Washington, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Fellowship
Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry, PhenoPath Laboratories, Seattle
Dermatopathology, The Ohio State University
Career Areas of Interest / Expertise
Dermatopathology
Life Interests and Hobbies
3 grown kids, bicycle commuting