Founded and directed by Dr. Jennifer Reichel, Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center is a medical and surgical dermatology practice with a focus on the treatment of skin cancer. We also specialize in surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation of the aging face and body.
Our mission is to offer medical excellence in the treatment of skin cancer and elegant medicine for facial and body rejuvenation. Compassion, efficiency and professional patient care are the most important objectives of our clinic.
PD&CC has a wonderful, compassionate and professional staff. We offer care for all general dermatology conditions, skin cancer, and cosmetic services including liposuction, eyelid surgery, leg vein treatment, BOTOX®, Restylane®, Radiesse™, Juvederm™, lasers, Thermage™ and Fraxel™. We also carry a full line of cosmeceuticals including Obagi and SkinMedica.
With state-of-the-art clinical space, lasers and equipment, all surgical procedures are performed in our AAAHC and Medicare approved ambulatory surgery center. This certification process assures patients that our facility follows all of the rules and regulations for utmost patient care and safety.
Why Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center?
What is the difference between Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center and other laser centers and Medi-Spas? Non-surgical rejuvenation such as Botox, Restylane, and lasers have become very popular. As such, many Medi-Spas and laser centers have opened. All Medi-Spas and laser centers should have a physician on staff. However, some may not be owned or run by a physician. They may not even employ physicians to perform the evaluations or actual procedures. If they do, they may not be dermatologists or plastic surgeons. In some centers, the physician may not be on-site to supervise.
Patient safety is an issue. Laser therapy and cosmetic injections are medical procedures and should be treated as such. At Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, all cosmetic procedures are performed either by a qualified physician or under the direct, on-site, supervision of a qualified physician. We believe that cosmetic treatments are an extension of medicine and surgery. As dermatologists, we have encountered patients with medical conditions such as lupus and skin cancer that were improperly treated cosmetically, ultimately complicating and delaying proper diagnosis. Dermatologists are the only doctors who specialize specifically in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.
At Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Dr. Jennifer Reichel and Dr. Diane Chiu are both board certified dermatologists. One of them will personally perform your cosmetic consultation. All cosmetic surgeries, major lasers and fillers, such as Radiesse and Restylane will be performed by Dr. Reichel or Dr. Chiu. BOTOX injections are performed by our physicians, or our physician assistant, Kelly Stevens. Hair removal evaluation and treatment, photofacial rejuvenation, and Thermage may be performed by one of our highly experienced registered nurses. Dr. Reichel and Chiu are on-site at all times and are available on-call for all post-operative patients.
Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center is located at 11011 Meridian Ave. North, Ste 102, in the Meridian Medical Pavilion in Seattle, Washington. The building is located 2 blocks south of Northwest Hospital, and 2 blocks west of Interstate-5. It is easily accessible, and has free patient parking.
:: Jennifer Reichel M.D.
Dr Reichel is the founder and director of Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center. She is a board certified dermatologist. Dr Reichel has advanced fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic skin cancer surgery, liposuction, facial rejuvenation, eyelid lifts, BOTOX®, tissue fillers and lasers. Dr Reichel is also fully trained in leg vein treatment.
Dr. Reichel attended the University of Colorado for both her undergraduate degree and her doctorate of Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Molecular & Developmental Biology in 1993 and completed medical school in 1997. She then underwent residency training in Dermatology at the University of Washington followed by a postgraduate fellowship in Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery and cosmetic surgery.
She is currently a faculty member of dermatologic surgery at the University of Washington, and continues to teach residents and perform surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Reichel is active on a national level and is a regular speaker at skin surgery meetings.
Dr. Reichel is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), The American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS), and the Seattle and Washington Dermatologic Societies.
:: Diane Chiu, M.D.
Dr Diane Chiu is a board certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and medical dermatology. She has particular expertise in laser therapy, BOTOX®, and tissue fillers and is also trained in leg vein treatment and liposuction.
Dr. Chiu attended the University of Washington for both undergraduate and medical school. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in 1992 and her Doctorate of Medicine in 1997, graduating with honors in both. She completed her residency in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School where she had the opportunity to train with many of the pioneers in medical and cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. Dr. Chiu then became an attending physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and a clinical instructor at Harvard.
Dr Chiu has a special focus in laser therapy. In addition to treating cosmetic conditions such as wrinkles, scarring, redness, and discoloration, Dr. Chiu also utilizes the newest laser advances to treat skin diseases such as skin cancer, rosacea, and acne. By maintaining constant dialogue with her colleagues in the field, Dr. Chiu stays on the cutting edge of this technology.
As an Asian woman, Dr. Chiu understands the unique challenges in treating darker skin types. She was a keynote speaker and honoree at the Women of Color Empowered’s 2008 meeting, “Looking and Feeling Your Best”. In Boston, she wrote a skin advice question and answer column for “Stuff at Night” magazine. She has also appeared on radio and television as an expert in laser therapy and skin cancer prevention in programs such as Evening Magazine and KOMO news. Additionally, Dr Chiu has been invited to speak at many dermatology and medical meetings.
“ Every patient deserves the utmost empathy and care and I take pride in thinking outside the box when it comes to diagnosing and treating challenging cases. With cosmetic patients, I listen carefully to the client’s wishes and always strive for beautiful, natural-looking results. I’m not happy unless my patient is happy.”
Dr. Chiu is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the International Society of Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons, and the Seattle and Washington Dermatologic Societies.
:: Gerald Bernstein, M.D.
Dr. Reichel and PD&CC share an office with Dr. Gerald Bernstein www.bernsteincosmetic.com. Dr. Bernstein is director of Bernstein Cosmetic Surgery Clinic.
Dr. Bernstein's current practice is in cosmetic and surgical dermatology. His post-graduate training has centered primarily on skin cancer surgery, and cosmetic surgery such as liposuction, laser surgery, and dermabrasion. Having learned the tumescent liposuction technique from its originator, Dr. Jeffrey Klein, Dr. Bernstein returned as one of the pioneers of the technique in the Northwest.
Author, lecturer and clinical professor describe just some of the professional roles of dermatologic surgeon Gerald Bernstein, M.D. In 1962, Dr. Bernstein completed medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago, followed by dermatology residency in Chicago. Dr. Bernstein was Board Certified in dermatology in 1968.
In 1973 he completed a fellowship in MOHS Micrographic Surgery for the treatment of skin cancer at New York University Medical Center. He pioneered this progressive technique in the Northwest where he has been actively treating skin cancer. In addition, he was Board-certified in dermatopathology in 1976.
From 1983 to 1986, Dr. Bernstein served as president of the American College of MOHS Microsurgery and has been a member of the Board of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Bernstein continues to enhance his skills in dermatologic cosmetic surgery by working with well-known experts in each respective field throughout the country.
:: Kelly Stevens, PA-C, MPAS
Kelly Stevens is our dermatology physician assistant (PA). She practices under the supervision of Dr. Reichel. As a PA, Kelly has the expertise and ability to provide a wide variety of services including diagnosing skin disorders, writing prescriptions, ordering and interpreting lab tests, wound care, and medical or surgical treatment of a wide variety of clinical dermatology.
Kelly graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. Kelly began her career as a PA at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in the hematologic malignancy group (group of practitioners that treat cancers of the blood like leukemia and lymphoma). This experience gave Kelly expertise in caring for sick patients, and understanding complicated mechanisms of disease.
At Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Kelly practices general and cosmetic dermatology. She has a special interest in treating acne in teenagers and young adults. She enjoys treating eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, performing full body skin cancer exams and counseling patients on skin cancer prevention. Kelly is also experienced and certified in laser surgery, sclerotherapy, BOTOX® and wrinkle fillers.
Kelly is a member of the following professional organizations:
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants,
- American Association of Physician Assistants
- Washington Association of Physician Assistants.
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