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Ali Hendi, MD, is a widely recognized skin cancer specialist who has been caring for patients in the Washington, DC area for over a decade. A double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Hendi opened a state-of-the-art surgical facility, dedicated to the treatment of skin cancers, in Chevy Chase, Maryland in 2008. Since then, he has performed over 20,000 Mohs surgeries and reconstructions. He is active in the medical community as an Associate Professor of Dermatology (Clinician Track) at Georgetown University Medical Center. He is involved in resident education at the Washington Hospital Center Dermatology Residency Program.

Dr. Hendi’s academic endeavors also encompass research and publishing, with over 20 peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, including Atlas of Skin Cancers. He serves as a reviewer for the journal Dermatologic Surgery and is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings. He has been a primary investigator of two research projects related to melanoma diagnosis and is the inventor of the Hendi-Frazier and Hendi-Roth skin hooks. Additionally, Dr. Hendi regularly appears in television and print media, advocating for regular skin cancer screenings and sun safety.

EDUCATION:

• Undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology, Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, University of Miami
• Doctor of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Miami School of Medicine accelerated Medical Scholars Program
• Internship in Internal Medicine and Residency in Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh
• Fellowship training in Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery under Drs. John Zitelli and David Brodland, former presidents of the American College of Mohs Surgery

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

• Mohs surgeon and Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
• Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery

Conrad Kyle McCutcheon, MD, FACS, is a highly-skilled ENT Surgeon who enjoys helping his patients at Memorial Village Sinus and Hearing in Houston, Texas. Dr. McCutcheon is a native Houstonian with over 20 years of experience treating patients with ear, nose, and throat problems in the Greater Houston Area. His particular interests are nasal, sinus, and hearing disorders.

Dr. McCutcheon attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, where he earned his Doctorate in Medicine. He then completed his general surgery internship and otolaryngology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. McCutcheon is also a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. McCutcheon works hard to stay current and provide his patients with breakthrough treatments for their medical conditions. Since 2006, the advent of balloon sinuplasty has dramatically changed the way ENT doctors treat chronic nasal and sinus problems. At Memorial Village Sinus and Hearing, Dr. McCutcheon remains on the cutting edge of medical treatments to provide the best results to his patients.

Dr. McCutcheon is also passionate about the future of ENT medicine. He hopes to give back and pass on his insights to young doctors so that they can better serve their patients and community. As a clinical assistant professor at his alma mater, UTMB, and Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, he devotes time to work with and train young physicians by offering his years of expertise on ear, nose, and throat care in clinic settings.

Dr. McCutcheon was featured on the cover of Living Magazine in recognition for his work as an ENT. If you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. McCutcheon and his team, call Memorial Village ENT today. You can also book online.

Kaitlyn Bernhard, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at Tussey Mountain Foot & Ankle Specialists located in State College, Pennsylvania. 

Originally from central Pennsylvania, Dr. Bernhard completed her undergraduate studies at Mercyhurst University with honors in a Bachelor of Science in biology. Following in her father’s footsteps, she received her doctorate at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. A 2017 graduate from Highlands-Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery residency program in Denver, Colorado, she was extensively trained in reconstructive and trauma surgery involving the forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle. 

Dr. Bernhard is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is credentialed at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Her husband, Andrew Bernhard, DPM, is also a podiatrist. They previously lived in Colorado and decided to move back to Pennsylvania to be closer to family and work together. 

Outside of podiatry, Dr. Bernhard and her husband enjoy spending time with their two kids and two dogs. Together they enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and baking. Dr. Bernhard is an avid runner and has completed dozens of ultramarathons and trail races. 

As a foot and ankle surgeon and clinician, Dr. Bernhard believes improving her patients’ lower extremity health will allow them the opportunity to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle for longevity.

Peter M. Vincent, DPM has been an Associate Podiatrist at Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine in Kirkland, Washington since August 2006.

Dr. Vincent specializes in injured athletes who seek to remain active during recovery. Dr. Vincent always explores nonsurgical solutions first. When surgical treatment is the answer to athletic overuse injury and trauma to the foot and ankle, Dr. Vincent is careful to keep medication levels to a minimum throughout the healing process.

He received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston and a doctorate of podiatric medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, graduating with high honors as a member of the Pi Delta Honors Society. He performed his podiatric surgical residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix.

Dr. Vincent maintains strong consultative relationships with the sports medicine professional community in the Greater Seattle area.

In his leisure time, Dr. Vincent enjoys amateur cross-country mountain-bike racing and athletic training.

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Aliu Sanni, MD, FACS, is a Bariatric and General Surgeon at Eastside Bariatric & General Surgery, located in Snellville, Georgia.  He commenced his medical training at Newcastle upon Tyne in England before relocating to the United States. He completed his Residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York and his Fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Aliu Sanni is the Medical Director at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center for Comprehensive Weight Loss Surgery where he prides himself on providing high-quality care and enhancing the well-being of his patients.  Aliu’s vision became a reality with the establishment of Eastside Bariatric & General Surgery.  The practice is committed to transforming lives through comprehensive bariatric care in Snellville.   Patients are made aware of and empowered towards a lifestyle and prioritizing individual needs through counseling, corrective surgery, and innovative procedures.

Aliu Sanni alongside his committed staff and colleagues, is devoted to guiding each patient towards success on their weight loss journey, fostering a supportive environment where personal health takes center stage.  He is also deeply committed to education and serves as a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus and an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia/Augusta University. Responding to the need for hands-on learning, Dr. Sanni has initiated his own internship program.

As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Sanni remains at the forefront of his field, continuously integrating the latest advancements into his practice.

Outside of medicine, he cherishes his roles as a devoted husband and father, finding joy in playing tennis and soccer in his leisure time. Dr. Sanni's multifaceted involvement in the medical community reflects his unwavering dedication to patient-centered healthcare.

Dr. Scott A. deVilleneuve, MD, FACS, is a top-ranked general surgeon in McKinney, TX, providing patients at Surgical Associates of North Texas with the most advanced treatment options based on their specific needs. As a board-certified surgeon, Dr. deVilleneuve was trained as a general surgeon and is skilled in an array of traditional and minimally-invasive surgery techniques. He chose to focus his specialty on minimally invasive procedures and laparoscopic surgery, including hernia surgery, soft tissue surgery, treatment of pilonidal cysts, melanoma and skin cancer surgery and more.

Dr. deVilleneuve is a native Texan, born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. After earning his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University, Dr. deVilleneuve completed his medical degree at U.T. Southwestern Medical School followed by a surgical residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. He has been in private practice ever since. As a leading surgeon with experience in both minimally invasive and traditional surgical approaches, Dr. deVilleneuve works closely with each patient to ensure the most appropriate care for optimal results. He was recently named one of the Best Doctors in Collin County as a Laparoscopic Hernia Repair expert by D Magazine. In addition to treating patients at Surgical Associates of North Texas, Dr. deVilleneuve has operating privileges at Stonebridge Surgery Center and Methodist McKinney Hospital. He is a founding partner of Stonebridge Surgery Center and the President-elect of the Medical Executive Committee for Methodist McKinney Hospital.

Dr. deVilleneuve is a native Texan, born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and lives in the Stonebridge Ranch community. In his spare time, Dr. deVilleneuve enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters. At home, he has become an expert in Disney Princesses, and is a regular attendee at prominent princess tea parties! He and his wife enjoy date nights at Jinbeh and he also helps with her pet-sitting business as an “official” dog walker, runner, and pooper-scooper. Dr. deVilleneuve enjoys golfing with his dad, Allen, and brother, Todd, and is proudly the title sponsor for the “Friends of deVille” Golf Tournament, which benefits the Hope Cottage Adoption Agency.

Jose Antonio Hernandez Lingao, DPM, is a podiatric specialist at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Lingao treats all lower extremity pathology, with a special interest in diabetic limb salvage.
Dr. Lingao attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. His career took him to the San Francisco Bay Area where he recieved his doctoral degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. He was recognized by his peers with the Pierce B Nelson award for exemplifying honesty and dedication to podiatric medicine. Dr. Lingao completed his training with an extensive podiatric surgical residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs Palo Alto and Stanford University. He received advanced training in forefoot and rearfoot pathology and developed a passion for treating lower extremity wounds and limb preservation, particularly for patients with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.

Gregory Albaugh, DO, FACS, is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon who’s been providing Ventura County with exceptional medical care since 2004. He’s the founding member and managing partner of Coastal Vascular Center, which has three convenient locations in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California.

Dr. Albaugh completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds board certifications in general surgery and vascular surgery. Prior to founding Coastal Vascular Center, he was the medical director at St. John’s Regional Medical Center Peripheral Vascular Laboratory and the Pleasant Valley Wound Care Center in Camarillo, California.

In his work at Coastal Vascular Center, Dr. Albaugh is regarded as a regional expert in complex limb revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, endovascular and open aortic surgery, wound care, and the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. 

Outside of his medical career, Dr. Albaugh is a member of the United States Navy Reserve, where he serves as a commander and has a variety of awards and citations. He lives with his wife, Anne, in Ventura County. He looks forward to improving his patients’ quality of life at Coastal Vascular Center.

Gregory Albaugh, DO, FACS, is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon who’s been providing Ventura County with exceptional medical care since 2004. He’s the founding member and managing partner of Coastal Vascular Center, which has three convenient locations in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California.

Dr. Albaugh completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds board certifications in general surgery and vascular surgery. Prior to founding Coastal Vascular Center, he was the medical director at St. John’s Regional Medical Center Peripheral Vascular Laboratory and the Pleasant Valley Wound Care Center in Camarillo, California.

In his work at Coastal Vascular Center, Dr. Albaugh is regarded as a regional expert in complex limb revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, endovascular and open aortic surgery, wound care, and the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. 

Outside of his medical career, Dr. Albaugh is a member of the United States Navy Reserve, where he serves as a commander and has a variety of awards and citations. He lives with his wife, Anne, in Ventura County. He looks forward to improving his patients’ quality of life at Coastal Vascular Center.

As an expert otolaryngologist, Dr. Richard A. Ruiz treats the full range of diseases and problems that develop in your ear, nose, and throat. He welcomes patients of all ages to his practice, Richard Ruiz M.D., Inc., in Temecula, California, where men and women can schedule timely appointments, enjoy short wait times, and feel welcomed by a staff focused on each individual’s health and well-being.

Dr. Ruiz received a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine (UCI), where he graduated with honors in research. Even at this early stage in his career, he established himself as a serious researcher, publishing multiple articles in peer-reviewed science and medical journals.

After graduating from UCI, Dr. Ruiz attended medical school at the prestigious Yale University Medical School in New Haven, Connecticut. In his first year, he was elected president of the student council, a position typically held by a fourth-year medical student.

During his time at Yale, Dr. Ruiz continued to publish his work in various medical journals and presented his findings at meetings at various institutions, including Harvard Medical School and the American College of Surgeons, and Yale Surgical Grand Rounds. He spent years doing basic and applied medical research, culminating in his thesis The Treatment of Melanoma with Immunotherapy.

Dr. Ruiz completed a general surgery internship and residency at Yale University Medical Center, then entered a three-year residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the same facility. While he was a resident, he competed for and won the Temporal Bone Dissection Award, which is given to one resident each year.

In his last year at Yale, Dr. Ruiz served as a lecturer in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. During that time, he developed an expertise in the fields of endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal surgery, ear surgery, head and neck tumors, and reconstruction of cancer defects of the head and neck.

Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Riane Teagarden, DPM, is a passionate foot and ankle surgeon based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She provides comprehensive podiatry care at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists.  

Dr. Teagarden has always been interested in science. Growing up in the Denver area, you could find her explaining food chains with dioramas of lynx and making play-dough models of hearts. When her younger sister was born with significant medical needs, she started helping out her nurses at home. You could see that passion shift towards medicine. 

When she was in second grade, she brought in a baby doll and demonstrated tube feeding and placement of a g-tube to her class. She saw how medical care helped change her sister’s life by improving her independence and relieving her of pain. She was inspired to provide that same care for others.

Dr. Teagarden attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated summa cum laude. At the time, she was shadowing many different providers from all specialties and working in an immunology research lab when she discovered podiatry - almost by accident. She, like many, got an ingrown toenail. Afterward, she started shadowing the podiatrists that helped her out in Greeley. Almost instantly, she fell in love with the hands-on approach they had to offer to improve the lives of their patients.

Dr. Teagarden moved to Iowa to attend Des Moines University of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Following that, she began her residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque and completed her residency at Kaiser Northern California in Sacramento. 

Since then, Dr. Teagarden has developed a love of sports medicine, trauma, limb salvage, and wound care. She has experience with the full scope of foot and ankle intervention. She has a tremendous passion for medicine and demonstrates it for her patients by providing the utmost care. She is excited to return to the Southwest and serve the community of Santa Fe.

In her time away from work, Dr. Teagarden enjoys outdoor activities with her dogs and her partner. You can find them hiking, camping, skiing and adventuring. They are looking forward to enjoying the natural beauty of Northern New Mexico.

Kevin M. Major, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves the community of Ventura County on the team of providers at Coastal Vascular Center, which has three state-of-the-art clinics in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California. 

Dr. Major graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Business Administration. He went on to earn his medical degree in 1998 from the Medical College of Ohio (now known as the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences) in Toledo.

Dr. Major returned to Southern California for his post-graduate training, completing a residency in General Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he also completed additional fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. He went on to complete fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.

Dr. Major holds certification from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Vascular Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Major has recently served as the chairman of the surgery department at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He retains privileges at Community Memorial Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, and Adventist Health Simi Valley.

Dr. Major looks forward to getting to know his patients at Coastal Vascular Center and keeping them in excellent health.

Kevin M. Major, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves the community of Ventura County on the team of providers at Coastal Vascular Center, which has three state-of-the-art clinics in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California. 

Dr. Major graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Business Administration. He went on to earn his medical degree in 1998 from the Medical College of Ohio (now known as the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences) in Toledo.

Dr. Major returned to Southern California for his post-graduate training, completing a residency in General Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he also completed additional fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. He went on to complete fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.

Dr. Major holds certification from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Vascular Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Major has recently served as the chairman of the surgery department at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He retains privileges at Community Memorial Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, and Adventist Health Simi Valley.

Dr. Major looks forward to getting to know his patients at Coastal Vascular Center and keeping them in excellent health.

Debra Irizarry, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in a wide breadth of surgical subspecialties. From her renowned aesthetic medicine practice with locations in Salida and Crestone, Colorado, she provides a complete menu of medical and cosmetic skin care services, as well as minimally-invasive aesthetic treatments, to residents in the central Colorado region.

After receiving her medical degree with honors from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, Dr. Irizarry went on to complete a residency in general surgery at the New York University School of Medicine, followed by her residency training in plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

With more than 20 years experience since becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Irizarry has focused her expertise in the field of minimally-invasive aesthetics and rejuvenation. She has extensive experience with Botox®, dermal fillers, and laser therapy for skin renewal. She’s also a skin cancer expert and breast reconstruction specialist.

An award-winning realist painter who garnered the 2001 Juror’s Choice Award at the Colorado State Fair Art Exhibit, Dr. Irizarry brings artistic skill and rigorous attention to detail to patient care that she uses to bring out the natural beauty in all her patients.

Dr. Irizarry is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She’s affiliated with the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida.

Debra Irizarry, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in a wide breadth of surgical subspecialties. From her renowned aesthetic medicine practice with locations in Salida and Crestone, Colorado, she provides a complete menu of medical and cosmetic skin care services, as well as minimally-invasive aesthetic treatments, to residents in the central Colorado region.

After receiving her medical degree with honors from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, Dr. Irizarry went on to complete a residency in general surgery at the New York University School of Medicine, followed by her residency training in plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

With more than 20 years experience since becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Irizarry has focused her expertise in the field of minimally-invasive aesthetics and rejuvenation. She has extensive experience with Botox®, dermal fillers, and laser therapy for skin renewal. She’s also a skin cancer expert and breast reconstruction specialist.

An award-winning realist painter who garnered the 2001 Juror’s Choice Award at the Colorado State Fair Art Exhibit, Dr. Irizarry brings artistic skill and rigorous attention to detail to patient care that she uses to bring out the natural beauty in all her patients.

Dr. Irizarry is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She’s affiliated with the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida.