Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Muccini is a Board Certified Dermatologist with over 20 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology. His expertise ranges from routine skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and simple keratoses to the most complex skin diseases such as skin cancer, toxic skin reactions and paraneoplastic conditions.
Complementing his proficiency in medical and surgical dermatology, Dr. Muccini also offers a wide and expanding array of traditional cosmetic dermatology products and services, including PrecisionTx™ laser treatment for neck tightening (“turkey neck”) and small area contouring; PEARL® and PEARL® Fractional Laser texturing; and Laser/IPL reduction of wrinkles, sun damage, spider veins, and excess hair, among others. He also features premier cosmetic dermatology products, including Botox®, Juvederm®, Belotero®, Restylane®, Restylane Silk®, Restylane Lyft®, Radiesse®, Latisse®, Epionce®, Clarisonic®, and colorescience®. The company’s esthetician provides facials, chemical peels, Pellevé® skin tightening, SkinPen®II microneedling, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, waxing, and other services.
Dr. Muccini has been active in the development and utilization of technologies and techniques to evaluate human skin, both its pathologies and cosmetic characteristics and has authored numerous articles over the years about these efforts. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Harvard University, where he also tutored chemistry, physics, and the classics. Four years later, after receiving his medical degree from Columbia University in New York, Dr. Muccini returned to Boston and Harvard University for postgraduate medical training. During this time, he trained at all of the major Harvard teaching hospitals, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital and Deaconess Hospital; and he completed an internship in General Surgery, a fellowship and residency in Dermatology, and a fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Muccini is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the Missouri Dermatological Society, and the American Medical Association (AMA). He is also a member of the St. Louis Dermatological Society and has served as the organization’s president.
Anastasia Averbukh, MSN, FNP-C, DCNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, which has locations in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O’Fallon, Missouri. She received her Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and Dermatology Certification through Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board. Anastasia is an active member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners. She has been practicing dermatology at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center for 7+ years.
Anastasia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri – Columbia and her Master of Science in Nursing from Maryville University in St. Louis. Prior to joining Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center’s practice staff in January 2015, Anastasia worked as a critical care nurse in the Intensive Care Unit of St. Clare Hospital. Anastasia provides treatment for a variety of skin disorders. She is experienced with numerous dermatologic procedures, including minor surgeries.
Anastasia is fluent in both English and Russian. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.
Jessica Faron, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, which has locations in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O'Fallon, Missouri. She is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is committed to providing her patients with exceptional dermatological care.
Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Science in Nursing from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to joining Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, Jessica worked as a nurse practitioner in both internal medicine and dermatology settings.
In addition to treating a variety of skin conditions, Jessica also has experience with injectables, including neurotoxins (Botox) and fillers.
In her time outside of the office, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, traveling, and golfing.
To schedule an appointment with Jessica and the team at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, call the nearest office or book online today.
Jeffrey E. Petersen, MD, FAAD, is a fellowship-trained dermatologist and MOHS surgeon at Missouri Dermatology Laser and Vein Center, which has locations in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O'Fallon, Missouri. He is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is an active member of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of MOHS Surgery.
Dr. Petersen completed his dermatology training at Indiana University School of Medicine and a skin cancer fellowship in MOHS micrographic surgery and reconstruction at the University of Texas Southwestern. He has been practicing dermatology since 2000.
Dr. Petersen has been the Mohs surgeon and held Assistant Professor positions at both Indiana University and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. He has also lectured and taught both nationally and internationally about skin cancer and diseases of the lower extremities.
Having lived abroad in Europe, Dr. Petersen is conversant in French. Outside of the office, Dr. Petersen enjoys spending time with his family and coaching youth football and baseball.
Dr. Shivani V. Tripathi is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She is an active member in the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Dr. Tripathi completed her dermatology residency training at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to joining Missouri Dermatology, Dr. Tripathi was an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Washington University in St. Louis caring for high-risk skin cancer patients, providing general dermatology care, teaching and lecturing residents, and performing cosmetic and surgical procedures. She has lectured at the AAD and ASDS meetings, and has been involved in AAD and ASDS Advocacy efforts for patients and the field of dermatology. She has authored multiple academic dermatology journal articles and textbooks, and has been active in dermatologic clinical research as well.
She has an interest in surgical and cosmetic dermatology, as well as general dermatology. She is very patient focused, believing in an informed and holistic approach to medicine. Outside of the practice, Dr. Tripathi cherishes time with her husband, daughter and son. Her husband is also a physician, an Interventional Radiologist, as well as St. Louis native and an avid St. Louis Blues and Cardinals fan. She feels fortunate to provide dermatologic care for her St. Louis patients and surrounding communities doing work she loves.
Patrick A. Behnke, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, which has locations in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O'Fallon, Missouri.
Patrick received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1994 and a Master of Science in nursing from Maryville University in 2016. He has five years of experience practicing dermatology.
His professional interests include a focus on treating psoriasis and other challenging dermatological disorders and acting as a sub-investigator in clinical trials for various investigational dermatological medications.
Additionally, he is a member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, as a member of Omicron Iota through Maryville University.
Patrick has a unique combination of skills, strives to provide the best healthcare possible, and believes in building long-lasting and trusting relationships with patients. He seeks to acquire a comprehensive evaluation of every patient by taking time to listen and understand their particular needs.
Jessica Faron, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, which has locations in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O'Fallon, Missouri. She is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is committed to providing her patients with exceptional dermatological care.
Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Science in Nursing from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to joining Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, Jessica worked as a nurse practitioner in both internal medicine and dermatology settings.
In addition to treating a variety of skin conditions, Jessica also has experience with injectables, including neurotoxins (Botox) and fillers.
In her time outside of the office, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, traveling, and golfing.
To schedule an appointment with Jessica and the team at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, call the nearest office or book online today.
Jeffrey E. Petersen, MD, FAAD, is a fellowship-trained dermatologist and MOHS surgeon at Missouri Dermatology Laser and Vein Center, which has locations in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O'Fallon, Missouri. He is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is an active member of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of MOHS Surgery.
Dr. Petersen completed his dermatology training at Indiana University School of Medicine and a skin cancer fellowship in MOHS micrographic surgery and reconstruction at the University of Texas Southwestern. He has been practicing dermatology since 2000.
Dr. Petersen has been the Mohs surgeon and held Assistant Professor positions at both Indiana University and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. He has also lectured and taught both nationally and internationally about skin cancer and diseases of the lower extremities.
Having lived abroad in Europe, Dr. Petersen is conversant in French. Outside of the office, Dr. Petersen enjoys spending time with his family and coaching youth football and baseball.
Dr. Shivani V. Tripathi is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She is an active member in the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Dr. Tripathi completed her dermatology residency training at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to joining Missouri Dermatology, Dr. Tripathi was an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Washington University in St. Louis caring for high-risk skin cancer patients, providing general dermatology care, teaching and lecturing residents, and performing cosmetic and surgical procedures. She has lectured at the AAD and ASDS meetings, and has been involved in AAD and ASDS Advocacy efforts for patients and the field of dermatology. She has authored multiple academic dermatology journal articles and textbooks, and has been active in dermatologic clinical research as well.
She has an interest in surgical and cosmetic dermatology, as well as general dermatology. She is very patient focused, believing in an informed and holistic approach to medicine. Outside of the practice, Dr. Tripathi cherishes time with her husband, daughter and son. Her husband is also a physician, an Interventional Radiologist, as well as St. Louis native and an avid St. Louis Blues and Cardinals fan. She feels fortunate to provide dermatologic care for her St. Louis patients and surrounding communities doing work she loves.
Patrick A. Behnke, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Missouri Dermatology Laser & Vein Center, which has locations in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O'Fallon, Missouri.
Patrick received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1994 and a Master of Science in nursing from Maryville University in 2016. He has five years of experience practicing dermatology.
His professional interests include a focus on treating psoriasis and other challenging dermatological disorders and acting as a sub-investigator in clinical trials for various investigational dermatological medications.
Additionally, he is a member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, as a member of Omicron Iota through Maryville University.
Patrick has a unique combination of skills, strives to provide the best healthcare possible, and believes in building long-lasting and trusting relationships with patients. He seeks to acquire a comprehensive evaluation of every patient by taking time to listen and understand their particular needs.
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