FAMILY DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER - Key Persons


Dr. Jonathan L. Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Physician Assistant
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Dr. Jonathan L. Nelson, a board-certified Dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, is in private practice in Rye, New York. He practices general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Nelson serves as an Attending Physician and Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. He is also affiliated with Syosset Hospital, part of the North Shore LIJ University Hospital System and with Greenwich Hospital, part of the Yale New Haven Health System. Dr. Nelson received his Doctorate in Medicine from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Nelson completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the Stony Brook University Hospital and his dermatology residency at the Westchester County Medical Center and at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Holly H. Morris, PA-C, M.S.H.S. has worked closely with Dr. Nelson as a Physician Assistant at the Family Dermatology & Laser Center since 2009. Holly is experienced in all aspects of general dermatology. She received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from the Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences in New York City and her undergraduate degree at Goucher College. She served as a Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University after completing clinical training at numerous teaching facilities in the New York metropolitan area; including Cornell, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Columbia. Holly enjoys the dermatological challenges presented by each new patient and is gratified to see returning patients improve. Holly is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

Lauren M. Sinclair

Lauren M. Sinclair, PA-C, M.S. is a Physician Assistant. She received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assisting studies from Mercy College. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at Rutgers University before completing a Post-Baccalaureate degree in Biology at The University of Pennsylvania. She received clinical training in multiple hospitals and private practices throughout New York and Philadelphia, including elective training in Dermatology, leading her to a profession within the field. Lauren joined The Family Dermatology and Laser Center in December 2010. She is passionate and personable, and she strives to offer complete and thorough care to all of her patients. She prides herself on taking time with all her patients, answering all their questions, and going the extra mile to make sure their dermatologic conditions receive the highest quality care. Lauren is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).