PARK AVENUE DERMATOLOGY - Key Persons
My patients are like family to me, I love helping them.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Park Avenue Dermatology Clinical Staff
Jenifer Lee has been a member of the Park Avenue Dermatology clinical staff since November of 2012, joining our team immediately upon her graduation from Nova Southeastern University in that same year. Because of her general competence and ability to quickly absorb and apply what she learned, Ms. Lee was eagerly hired after completing two separate clinical rotations under the tutelage of Dr. George J. Schmieder. A native of Jacksonville, FL, Ms. Lee is a 2008 graduate of Florida State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science with a minor in Chemistry.
Upon graduating from Florida State, she remained in Tallahassee where her interest in dermatology first surfaced while working as a medical assistant in a dermatologist's office (2008-2010). The next step in the evolution of her career took place when she eventually applied for acceptance in to several Physician Assistant schools. Once accepted into Nova Southeastern University's outstanding PA Program, she never wavered from her desire to focus on the field of dermatology.
Ms. Lee is an asset to our practice because of her skill in the practice of general dermatology, her proficiency with the Fraxel laser, and her exceedingly competent support of Park Avenue Dermatology's two Mohs surgeons. This outstanding professional is certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants, she is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.
In her spare time, Jenifer enjoys tennis, reading, fishing and golfing as well as spending time with her friends and family.
Nothing is more valuable to me than making sure my patients feel like I spent enough time with them.
A native of Ormond Beach, Florida, Ms. Harrington attended the University of Central Florida graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Following graduation and at the height of the real estate bubble, Julie returned to Ormond Beach to work as a licensed realtor. In 2007, realizing medicine was the career path that she most favored, Ms. Harrington began working in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant in a pediatric clinic. Eventually, she plunged herself into the arduous and competitive Physician Assistant program application process.
In 2010, Ms. Harrington was accepted into the Physician Assistant (PA) program at Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville campus. After completing her initial clinical rotation in Dermatology she realized that her enthusiasm for the specialty far exceeded any other medical specialty that she had previously experienced. This would lead her to select the field of dermatology for her critical and final PA preceptorship. In March of 2013, Julie officially became a part of the Park Avenue Dermatology. Ms. Harrington is a member of both the Florida and National Societies of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
On a personal level, Julie enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremiah and her Pomeranian puppy, "Baby Girl". A little known but interesting fact about Julie is that she loves to sing on stage. Don't be surprised if you run into her singing with the band at Orlando's Rising Star.
I can see the beauty in every face and it reaches out to me like a canvas to an artist; I love to help preserve a masterpiece.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Natalie Bernhart is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She attended Georgia Southern University for her undergraduate studies with major in biology and minor in chemistry. Natalie received her master's degree from South University in Savannah, Georgia for Physician Assistant studies in 2006. She joined our practice in 2016. She has extensive cosmetic experience and has trained under Dr Sarah Ferrer-Bruker for complex medical and surgical dermatology. She is a member of several groups including the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.
During Natalie's free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time outdoors. She loves animals as well.
Mr. Robinson is a 1996 graduate of the University of Florida who went on to graduate from the Physician Assistant Program at Missouri State University in 2001. Upon graduation, Mr. Robinson received comprehensive dermatology training working under the direction of a Board Certified Dermatologist and Mohs surgeon in Tallahassee, FL. In November of 2005 he joined the staff of Park Avenue Dermatology where he continues to enhance his knowledge of general dermatology and Mohs surgery under Dr. Schmieder‘s expert guidance.
Sophia Akhiyat, MD, FAAD is a dermatologist who specializes in general medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She earned her Medical Doctorate at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC, completed her internship at Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, FL, and trained in dermatology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. Her eclectic educational and training experiences at various clinics and hospitals across the country diversified and strengthened her experience as a clinician. A native of the Putnam, St. Johns, and Clay county areas, Dr. Akhiyat returned home and joined Park Avenue Dermatology to serve her hometown community.