Southside Dermatology

Mary T. Pentel, MD, FAAD

Dr. Mary Pentel is board certified in dermatology and dermatological surgery. She has been practicing in Jacksonville since 1998. She graduated from the Pennsylvania State University as a University Scholar with a major in Biology. She earned her medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University, graduating in the top of her class with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Pentel completed her dermatology residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island where she served as chief resident. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Jacksonville Dermatological Society.

Dr. Pentel also has a mentor program for any middle or high school girls interested in the field of medicine, especially dermatology.

Michelle McBride, PA-C

Michelle is a board certified physician assistant. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics & Nutrition. Michelle acquired knowledge of dermatology while working as a medical assistant in dermatology for three years before completing her master of physician assistant from the University of Florida. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and Florida Association of Physician Assistants.

Sara Jagels Wagner, PA-C

Sara is a board certified physician assistant. She graduated from Colby College in Maine with a bachelor of Art in Biology and Pre-med. She obtained her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant from the University of New England. She worked as a clinician at Radiance Medspa and with a plastic surgeon at Ponte Vedra Medspa. She has gained licensure and certification with many cosmetic lasers, aesthetic fillers, and Botox cosmetic. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

What is a physician assistant (PA)?

Certified physician assistants (PA-C) are medical providers formally trained in primary care, graduating from one of over 100 accredited academic training programs. Their education does not stop there. To remain nationally certified, physician assistants must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every 2 years and pass a national recertification examination every 6 years.

Physician assistants have been practicing with dermatologists for 20 years, providing a wide variety of services, including diagnosis, prescription, ordering and interpreting lab tests, wound care, cosmetic services, and medical or surgical treatment of a wide variety of clinical dermatology. As with all physician assistants, dermatology physician assistants are legally and ethically bound to practice ONLY under supervision by their supervising physician.

Starting with their primary care training and experience, Ms. McBride and Ms. Wagner have studied dermatology in a variety of ways, including on the job with dermatologists, through dermatology lectures and seminars, attendance at American Academy of Dermatology education conferences, dermatology grand rounds and computer and home-study courses.

Ms. McBride and Ms. Wagner have experience in various aspects of general and cosmetic dermatology, including lasers, skin cancer, biopsies and excisions, Botox, acne treatments, cosmetic fillers, chemical peels, rashes, and microdermabrasion.

Ms. McBride and Ms. Wagner are members of the following professional organizations:

Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

You may rest assured that your care is still managed by me and that we will work as a team for your dermatologic concerns. I believe that adding physician assistants to my dermatology practice will enable us to provide you with greater accessibility and prompt care and will greatly benefit our patients. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me.

More information about physician assistants in general can be found on the internet at the American Academy of Physician Assistants: http://www.aapa.org

Mary T. Pentel, M.D.
Southside Dermatology