<img class="size-medium wp-image-4925 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/Husienzad-600x600-1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />Dr. Lina Husienzad is a New Jersey native who graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Upon graduating medical school she completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Lankenau Medical Center and her Dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). <br><br> While at UPMC she served as a leader of the Cosmetics Committee, and spearheaded a multitude of workshops for residents training in cosmetic procedures. She also participated in research projects during residency and wrote multiple chapters for a cutaneous lymphoma textbook, which she coauthored with the director of the Cutaneous Lymphoma Program at UPMC. <br><br> She thrives in leadership roles, particularly those that empower female physicians, and serves on the Events Committee and the Residents, Fellows, and Young Physicians Committee in the Women's 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-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-1177 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/Rae-600x600-1.jpg" alt="Rae Calamia" width="300" height="300" />Rae Calamia chose to pursue a career as a physician assistant (PA) after several years of working for a medical device company. Her desire to find a challenging medically based career that directly impacted patients’ lives made becoming a PA the ideal professional option for her. <br><br> Rae began her career as a PA in 1999 in orthopedic surgery in Santa Rosa, CA. Drawn to the complex challenges of dermatology, and the opportunity to build long-lasting connections with her patients, Rae started her dermatology career in 2005. <br><br> In her role as a PA, she performs physical exams, establishes diagnoses, orders and evaluates labs and other studies, performs skin biopsies and surgeries, initiates and manages treatment plans, and prescribes medication. <br><br> Rae holds an undergraduate degree from Penn State University and earned a Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from DeSales University. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and is certified by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants). To stay at the top of her field, Rae frequently attends dermatology conferences and lectures. <br><br> *To learn more about the extensive medical training Physician Assistants complete, as well as their qualifications, please<a href="https://www.aapa.org/what-is-a-pa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> click here</a>.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-1180 alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/Shannon-600x600white.jpg" alt="Shannon Del Grande" width="300" height="300" />Shannon Del Grande is a welcome addition to the Bryn Mawr Dermatology team. She is a passionate physician assistant (PA) who has half-a-decade of both medical and cosmetic dermatology experience under her belt. <br><br> Shannon completed her Master’s in PA studies at Arcadia University and immediately started her medical career at a top plastic surgery office where she performed countless injectable treatments in addition to skin cancer screenings and skin cancer surgeries. With her know-how, aesthetic eye and finesse, the transition into dermatology has been a smooth one. <br><br> She is an active member with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants. <br><br> *To learn more about the extensive medical training Physician Assistants complete, as well as their qualifications, please click 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.