PLANT CITY DERMATOLOGY - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Certified Physician Assistant

David has grown up in the Brandon area and lived here for over 30 years. David is a board certified Physician Assistant, credentialed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University. He earned his Master of Medical Science with honors from Nova Southeastern University. He was inducted into Pi Alpha in 2010, the National Honors Society for Physician Assistants. David worked in Orthopedic Surgery and Family Medicine before coming to Brandon Dermatology. He is a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Dr. Tobon began his education here in Tampa receiving an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences at the University of South Florida. He then attended Michigan State University where he earned a medical degree. There he ranked at the top of his class and was a member of Sigma Sigma Phi academic fraternity. Following graduation, he completed his internship at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan. He then completed his Dermatology residency at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There he served as chief resident during his last year of training. He was responsible for educating and mentoring junior residents, interns, and medical students. After completing his residency, he challenged and passed the Dermatology Board Examination. Today Dr. Tobon strives to further his knowledge through multiple continuing medical education courses in order to offer the latest advances in Dermatology. He is active in educating medical students, interns, and residents. He also continues lecturing to other medical professionals and is an active member of multiple medical societies.

Job Titles:

• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology

Dr. Jennifer N. Harb is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. She was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and is thrilled to join the Brandon Dermatology team. Dr. Harb graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and was awarded the prestigious Anderson Scholar Award: Highest Distinction. She returned home to earn her M.D. from the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida, during which she served as Vice President of the esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. Prior to graduating from medical school with honors in each clerkship, she was awarded the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement and the USF MCOM Clinical Science Departmental Award. Dr. Harb then returned to the University of Florida to complete her medical internship and residency in dermatology. There, she served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Academic Distinction Award for outstanding overall academic performance. Dr. Harb is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and the Florida Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery (FSDDS). To date, she has authored over 15 publications in top peer-reviewed journals and has been invited to speak publicly at several national medical conferences. Dr. Harb treats both pediatric and adult patients and specializes in general, procedural, and cosmetic dermatology. She is eager to provide patients with a comprehensive and individualized menu of advanced medical and aesthetic skin care services, so that patients may look and feel their best. During her free time, Dr. Harb enjoys spending time with family, doing arts and crafts, and wearing sunscreen.

Job Titles:

• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology

Dr. Ritika Bhandari is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. She was born and raised in Louisiana and grew up in Philadelphia, PA. She received her undergraduate degree at Drexel University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. She attended medical school at Chicago Medical School where she graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Bhandari completed both her Dermatology residency and combined Mohs Surgery and cosmetic dermatology fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Though she specializes in Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology, she sees a variety of other surgical and medical dermatology patients. Dr. Bhandari is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery, and Women's Dermatologic Society. Dr. Bhandari and her husband are very excited to move to beautiful, sunny Florida and live in Apollo beach! Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog.

Kyle began her undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Health Care Science and Communications. She went on to earn her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky Graduate School along with an additional Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. After graduation, she relocated to Tampa Bay with her husband and immediately began working with Brandon Dermatology. Kyle enjoys practicing clinical dermatology as well as cosmetic dermatology. Kyle has received advanced training in BOTOX®, Juvéderm™, and Radiesse® injections. Additionally, she is the resident expert for the Excmier laser for psoriasis and vitiligo. Kyle is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Born and raised in Kentucky, Lexy graduated from Bellarmine University, cum laude, in Exercise Science while playing collegiate soccer. She then moved to Tampa, FL where she graduated from South University with a master's in Physician Assistant Studies. She has been happily working in dermatology ever since graduation. She has completed the fellowship program with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and has also attended dermal filler and neurotoxins courses. In her free time, Lexy enjoys racing with her run group (specifically half and full marathons), playing tennis, and really just doing anything active with friends.

Pia graduated from the University of South Florida in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences, with a concentration in Public Health. Shortly thereafter, she began working at Brandon Dermatology as a medical assistant, realizing her interest in Dermatology. In 2018, Pia earned a Master of Clinical Medical Science from Barry University in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Catherine Margaret Parkhurst Memorial Award for compassion and sensitivity. Pia is a board-certified Physician Assistant and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. In her free time, Pia enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

A native of Brandon, Dr. Berrios received his bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida where he majored in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Physics and graduated with highest honors. He graduated with honors from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, remaining there for his internship in Internal Medicine. He went on to complete a post-doctoral fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Jack Arbiser in the Department of Dermatology at Emory, focusing on drug discovery in melanoma. He completed his residency in Dermatology at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, serving as Chief Resident his final year. His clinical interests include medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, contact dermatitis, and phototherapy.