Optima Dermatology

Exciting news, Concord, NH — we’re growing! 🎉 We’re thrilled to expand access to expert dermatology care with our newest location at 171 Pleasant Street, Suite 101 in Concord with Dr. Andrew Kim and Dr. Andrew Werchniak. 💙

We are so excited to have Rebecca Houlihan, FNP-BC at our Scarborough practice! We recently had the chance to learn more about her background, approach, and what led her to pursue a career in dermatology. She shared: "In my previous career as an ER nurse, I had a special interest in patients who came to the ER with skin-related concerns. I went back to school at Simmons University and pursued a master’s in nursing to continue my education. I ultimately chose dermatology because of the ability to treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions, prioritize skin cancer detection and prevention, and have the opportunity to learn both medical and aesthetic aspects of care." Want to learn more about Rebecca? Check out her blog here! https://bit.ly/3L6Ku5w ⬅️

We are so excited to have Kendra Mariacher, PA-C at our Mentor, OH practice! We recently had the chance to learn more about her background, approach, and what led her to a career in dermatology. She shared: "I decided to pursue a career in dermatology after a personal journal of struggling with acne and eczema as a child and teenager, paired with the strong interest I had learning about dermatology during my didactic year in PA school. As a second-year PA student, I had the opportunity to complete two dermatology clinical rotations at Independence Health System in Butler, PA and was fortunate enough to join their office right after graduation from my PA program." Want to learn more about Kendra? Check out her blog post from this link! https://bit.ly/4q3YBZD ⬅️

We are so excited to have Andreea Socaciu, FNP-BC, DCNP at our Milford practice! We recently had the chance to learn more about her background, approach, and what led her to pursue a career in dermatology. She shared: "... the influence of my grandfather, who was a dermatologist. From a young age, I was inspired by his deep commitment to his patients, his passion for understanding and researching the science of the skin, and the way he helped people not only heal but also regain their confidence. He instilled in me an early love for dermatology – not just as a medical specialty, but as a field that blends science, art, and human connection." Want to learn more about Andreea? Check out her blog here! https://bit.ly/47gDcF2

We are so excited to introduce Dr. Daniel Stewart, MD, PhD, board-certified and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic dermatologic surgeon and board-certified dermatologist who will be joining our team in Manchester NH! Dr. Stewart completed his Fellowship in Procedural Dermatology and Mohs Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in dermatology at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics. His transitional internship year was completed at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Stewart earned both his Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Biology from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Stewart is passionate about treating skin cancer and looks forward to providing thorough and individualized care to patients in the southern New Hampshire region. Want to learn more about Dr. Stewart? Visit our website! https://bit.ly/4nIwRb6

🚨 We’re not there yet! Every follow = $3 donated to the Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter. Help us get our 1,000 follows so we can reach our full donation goal for the shelter!🐾 Follow us on Facebook to make a difference for animals in need! ➡️https://bit.ly/462kii0

The Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter still needs help reaching their full donation goal!🐾 Every new Optima Facebook page like = $3 donated to the Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter (up to $3,000)! 💙 Help us support animals in need just by hitting “Like” on our Facebook page. ➡️https://bit.ly/462kii0

We still need your help reaching our donation goal for the FMAS!🐾 For every new Facebook page like we receive starting September 15th, we’re donating $3 to the Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter, up to $3,000.💙 Share with your friends, and don't forget to like Optima on Facebook! ➡️ https://bit.ly/462kii0

🚨CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS🚨 We’re teaming up with Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter to give back! For every new like on our Facebook page starting September 15th, we’ll donate $3 to support their mission — up to $3,000. Let’s rally together for the animals! 🐕🐾➡️ https://bit.ly/462kii0

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Shonagh Leonard, board-certified dermatologist to our Manchester practice! We recently got to know more about her journey, expertise, and the passion that inspired her to pursue dermatology. Here’s what she shared with us: "During my training, I found value in all clinical experiences, but the ability to create long-term relationships with patients of all ages, the art in procedural and cosmetic dermatology, and the level of critical thinking required for each case made dermatology the clear choice for me." Want to learn more about Dr. Leonard? Check out her blog post from this link! https://bit.ly/41Heniq ⬅️