Faculty

Program Faculty

Angelia Stepien, DO

Program Director

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Stepien was formerly the associate program director before taking over the program director position and is a graduate of the Orange Park Dermatology program. As an alumna, Dr. Stepien brings a unique perspective to teaching and program leadership. Dr. Stepien practices medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with a special interest in skin of color and acne scarring.

Karthik Krishnamurthy, DO

Assistant Program Director

Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Krishnamurthy founded the residency program in 2015 after an academic career in New York City as chief of dermatology for Jacobi Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Krishnamurthy practices the full range of dermatology and specializes in unique procedures and complex medical dermatology.

Courtney Bernett, DO

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Bernett, an alumni of the OPMC Dermatology Residency program. Dr. Bernett specializing in medical and surgical dermatology with a special interest in eczema (atopic dermatitis), hidradenitis suppurativa, vulvar dermatology and skin cancer detection/treatment. Dr. Bernett truly enjoys teaching medical students and residents.

Arianne Chavez, MD

Director of Surgery

Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Frazier is a fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgeon. She is an exceptional teacher and residents enjoy learning complicated closures such as flaps and grafts on her rotations. She also completed a fellowship in phototherapy and utilizes this in her practice.

Pearl Kwong, MD

Director of Pediatrics

University of Alberta

Dr. Kwong completed both pediatrics and dermatology residencies. As Dr. Kwong is the only full-time pediatric dermatologist in Northeast Florida, the residents enjoy full access to her expertise. Dr. Kwong brings a unique spirit to the bedside and makes residents feel comfortable treating younger patients.

Arash Radfar, MD

Core Faculty

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Dr. Radfar is a dermatopathologist and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He teaches residents weekly during microscope sessions and hosts two annual, full days of dermatopathology sessions at our 10-headed microscope located in the Simulation Center.

Michael Bernhardt, MD

Core Faculty

Emory University School of Medicine

Dr. Bernhardt has over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. He specializes in complex medical dermatology and use of next generation medications, including biologic and Jak inhibitors.

Sarah J. Ferrer-Bruker, DO

Core Faculty

Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Ferrer-Bruker is dual board-certified in internal medicine and dermatology. During her general dermatology rotations, residents engage in a robust clinical, surgical and cosmetic experience.

Michelle Foley, DO

Core Faculty

Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Foley specializes in general, surgical and aesthetic dermatology. She has expertise in the use of neurotoxins, soft tissue augmentation and lasers. She is often called upon as an industry expert in the field.

Juan Rosario-Collazo, MD