<img class="size-medium wp-image-418 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/Stanko-600x600-1.jpg" alt="Dr. Christine Stanko" width="300" height="300" />Christine Stanko, MD, FAAD, has been practicing dermatology in Bryn Mawr, PA since 2003 and founded Bryn Mawr Dermatology in 2005. She is dedicated to excellence in comprehensive dermatological care and her peers agree by consistently voting her “Main Line Top Doc” year after year. <br><br> Dr. Stanko specializes in laser therapy, cosmetic techniques and skin cancer surgery. She pursues the most advanced techniques and procedures, implementing the latest and most effective skin treatments for her patients. As a result she has treated thousands of loyal patients. <br><br> Dr. Stanko acquired her M.D. with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska, where she became a member of the National Medical Honor Society Alpha Omega Alpha. She served as Chief Resident in her last year of residency at Drexel University’s Department of Dermatology. She maintains an affiliation with Drexel University, volunteering to teach on their campus and regularly invites medical students and residents from Drexel—as well as other surrounding medical schools–to observe her work at our practice. Dr. Stanko is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and on staff at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Her memberships include: American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and Philadelphia Dermatologic Society.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-4975 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/Albornoz-square-white-600x600-1.jpg" width="300" height="300" />Dr. Christian Albornoz is a board-certified Dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. A Philadelphia native, Dr. Albornoz graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Cognitive Neuroscience. He received his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University where he was the recipient of multiple scholarships for academic excellence. Dr. Albornoz completed his residency in Dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, graduating with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and poster presentations including co-authorship with the Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard. <br><br> Dr. Albornoz practices medicine with a strong emphasis on preventative care, whether medical or cosmetic, and believes in empowering his patients with the knowledge to achieve their skincare goals. His memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, Philadelphia Dermatologic Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-783 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/Covello-600x600-1.jpg" alt="Dr. Seana Covello" width="300" height="300" />Dr. Covello is a board certified dermatologist who started her education at Fordham University - a top-ranked Catholic university in New York City. There, she earned a double Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Art History. She then proceeded to graduate with honors from the School of Medicine at Hahnemann University, and three years later completed her residency in Dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University. After graduation she was invited to become a clinical instructor in the Department of Dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University, as well as an assistant professor in the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Dermatology. Dr. Covello was awarded the Instructor of the Year in 2011 by the dermatology residents at the University of Pennsylvania. <br><br> While educating the future physicians of America, she practiced Dermatology in Philadelphia for 16 years before moving to the Main Line in 2013 to work in a private practice. She currently holds the status of diplomat for the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Covello has repeatedly been recognized as a top dermatologist by Philadelphia Weekly magazine and year-after-year has been named a “Main Line Top Doc” by Main Line Today.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-4925 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/John-Peters-400x400-1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />Dr. John Peters is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. His primary focuses are skin cancer and reconstructive surgery, medical dermatology, and laser medicine. <br><br> A native of Clarks Summit, PA, Dr. Peters earned his Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.) from Jefferson Medical College where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. <br><br> Upon graduation, Dr. Peters entered active duty in the United States Navy. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center before reporting to Naval Air Station Pensacola where he became a Naval Flight Surgeon and served with a Marine Corps squadron in Okinawa. <br><br> After multiple deployments in the Pacific, Dr. Peters returned to postgraduate training and completed a residency in dermatology at Naval Medical Center San Diego where he became Chief Resident. Afterwards, he served as Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth as well as Assistant Professor of Dermatology through the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 2023 after 13 years of military service at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. <br><br> He then completed a prestigious fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cosmetic & Laser Dermatologic Surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, MA where he was mentored by world-renowned faculty with appointments at Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown Medical Schools. <br><br> Dr. Peters has been a speaker at national and international meetings and the author of over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. <br><br> His hobbies include all sports, scuba diving, weight training, hiking, skiing (both water and snow), and spending time with his wife, Samantha, son, Charles, and daughter, Ellie. <br><br> He is honored to join Bryn Mawr Dermatology and enjoys working with the stellar team here.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-4928 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/Katie-600x600-1.jpg" alt="Kathleen Venesky" width="300" height="300" />Katie started her career as a physician assistant (PA) in 2009 after graduating with her Master’s in Physician Assistant studies from Marywood University. At Marywood she was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Professional Honor Society due to her exceptional academic record and stellar GPA. <br><br> Her career goal was always to specialize in dermatology, and in 2013 she attained that goal and has been immersed in fine-tuning her knowledge and skills by working in private practice as a dermatology PA ever since. <br><br> She maintains her memberships with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Pennsylvania Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and completes essential continuing medical education every year to ensure that she intermingles cutting-edge science with her extensive hands-on experience.

<img class="alignleft wp-image-4929 size-medium" src="/wp-content/uploads/Amanda-600x600-1.jpg" alt="Amanda Ritschel" width="300" height="300" />Amanda started her career in the medical industry by working as a Radiology Billing Manager for over a decade. She learned to love the precision and practicality of medical science, but ultimately knew that she wanted to pursue her dream career in the aesthetic field. Being a life-long lover of skin-health and the beauty industry she took the leap in 2020 by putting herself through the Aesthetics program at the Beauty Institute in Ambler, PA. She graduated as a Licensed Aesthetician and makeup artist with extensive knowledge about the most up-to-date cosmetic offerings and an intense appreciation for providing extraordinary customer service. <u></u><u></u> <br><br> Amanda is constantly creating opportunities for herself to add new devices and modalities to her repertoire, and has most recently become a Certified Laser Technician specializing in Laser Hair Reduction and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy. This insatiable thirst for knowledge ensures that she stays at the forefront of her field.