PROFILES IN MEDICINE
Mari Klos, CMA, LE • Nikki Leahy, PA-C • Kerry Shafran, MD, FAAD • Lindsay Jayson, PA-C • Erin Dice, PA-C • Ashley Noone, PA-C Riva Dermatology is a medical group comprised of six providers—Dr. Kerry Shafran, Erin Dice, PA-C, Lindsay Jayson, PA-C, Nikki Leahy, PA-C, Ashley Noone, PA-C and Mari Klos, CMA, Medical LE. They are a private practice and not affiliated with any of the large local hospital groups. Their mission statement always puts the patient first while providing for the best skincare possible in the region. The practice treats patients of all ages from newborns to the elderly and has a strong focus on skin health, especially cancer prevention and treatment. At the same time, Riva enjoys an excellent reputation for cosmetic services, which include Botox, fillers, lasers, microneedling, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and many more. Riva Dermatology prides itself on practicing medicine the way it used to be practiced in all medical offices. They are guided by the rule that the patient comes first. All their efforts are directed at providing the highest quality skin care, with the fewest office visits possible, and all at the best prices. In addition to general and surgical dermatology, Dr. Shafran provides a number of specialized services including skin cancer surgery, mole removal, age spot removal and scar revision. He has more than 20 years’ experience in cosmetic treatments and is an expert in the use of BOTOX®, Xeomin, Juvéderm, Restylane, Teoxane, laser therapies and more.
17039 Kenton Drive, Suite 100, Cornelius
Practitioners at Riva use a 10X Dermascope, which allows them to greatly enlarge and look into the depth of suspicious moles to determine if they may require biopsy. This tool helps detect many early melanomas and also helps avoid unnecessary biopsies, saving patients both time and money. The practice is also constantly tweaking protocols for BOTOX®, fillers, microneedling, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser therapies as these fields are constantly pushing into new territories. They have begun using the filler Teoxane that was only available in Europe until recently. It has the advantage of greater elasticity in the skin so it’s perfect for use in facial areas that move frequently, such as around the mouth, and the treatment is comparable in price to other filler products. Riva Dermatology has made the necessary changes to address the ongoing threat of COVID-19 in the community. This includes thorough sanitizing of exam rooms between patient visits, the option of virtual visits, social distancing and plexiglass guards at check-in and check-out areas and patients waiting in their cars for their appointments in order to reduce exposure to others in the reception area. The practice also participates in community causes such as Angles & Sparrows, Toys for Tots, the Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, and several other organizations and causes.
704.896.8837 www.Rivaderm.com
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